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PhD candidate in CPT1C and nociception at Universitat de Barcelona Universitat de Barcelona in Spain
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Molecular Biology
Funding
Full funding availableDeadline
Aug 27, 2026
Country
Spain
University
University of Barcelona

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PhD opening at the Universitat de Barcelona in Neuroscience, focused on the role of CPT1C in nociception. The project (PRED260423072026) is supervised by Dr. David Soto del Cerro and is based at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences in Barcelona, Spain.
The selected candidate will work on behavioral experiments to assess itch in CPT1C knockout models, electrophysiological recordings from neuronal cultures of WT and CPT1C KO mice, and protein/mRNA expression analyses related to the observed disorders. This is a strong fit for applicants interested in neuronal function, pain/itch mechanisms, electrophysiology, and translational neuroscience.
Eligibility: applicants should hold a BSc/MSc in Neuroscience or Translational Medicine and satisfy the admission requirements for the Neuroscience PhD program at the Universitat de Barcelona. Good English and basic Spanish are required. Technical experience in behavioural tasks and electrophysiology is preferred.
Funding: the position is a full-time temporary contract (37.5 hours/week) with an annual salary of 19,007.28 EUR. Teaching activities may be available for professional development, but they are not mandatory.
Application deadline: 27 August 2026 at 23:59 (Europe/Madrid). Applicants should submit the application form, full CV, and BSc/MSc academic transcripts via the application website / Euraxess link.
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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