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PhD Candidate in Animal Health and Brucellosis Research IRTA-CReSA in Spain

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Immunology

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Sep 6, 2026

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Spain

University

IRTA

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Keywords

Immunology
Molecular Biology
Microbiology
Biomedical Engineering
Biotechnology
Biology
Veterinary Science
Vaccine Development
Animal Husbandry
Medical Science
Animal Experimentation
Host-pathogen Interaction
Cell Culture Techniques

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PhD Candidate in Animal Health and Brucellosis Research at IRTA-CReSA in Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain.

This doctoral opening is part of a coordinated project funded by the Spanish State Research Agency (AEI) on Brucella placental pathogenesis and the development of vaccines against animal brucellosis. The selected PhD candidate will join the Animal Health Program team and receive multidisciplinary training in microbiology, molecular biology, cell culture, animal experimentation, immunology, omics, and applied biotechnology.

Key researcher: Dr. María Jesús Grilló (CSIC Professor of Research).

Research tasks include experimental design and execution, laboratory work in BSL-3 and animal facilities, data collection and analysis, literature review, and contributions to scientific reports, conference presentations, and peer-reviewed publications.

Eligibility highlights: Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine and/or a Master’s degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Tissue Engineering, Animal Health, or a related field; or eligibility to access a doctoral programme in Spain. Applicants should have knowledge of laboratory techniques relevant to biological/biomedical research, especially molecular biology and cell culture, plus good English. Teamwork, adaptability, motivation, scientific curiosity, and commitment to research excellence are required. Candidates must not already hold a PhD. Catalan and Spanish are valued.

Funding: 4-year contract. Salary is 23,322.09 EUR gross/year for years 1–3 and 26,325.47 EUR gross/year for year 4. The doctoral grant also provides up to 7,000 EUR extra funding for research stays and covers tuition fees for the four years of the PhD programme.

Application deadline: 2026-09-06. Apply by sending your CV and motivation letter through the IRTA talent portal.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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