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Universidade de Santiago de Compostela

PhD Opportunity in Molecular Metabolism, Liver Metabolism, and Metabolic Disease University of Santiago de Compostela in Spain

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Cell Biology

Funding

Full funding available
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Spain

University

Universidade de Santiago de Compostela

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Keywords

Cell Biology
Molecular Biology
Biology
Medical Science
Liver Physiology
Insulin Resistance
Liver Fibrosis
Omics
Insulin
Therapeutic Target

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About this position

PhD opportunity in the Molecular Metabolism Laboratory at CiMUS (Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases), University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

The group is seeking enthusiastic students for doctoral research on the molecular mechanisms underlying metabolic diseases, with a focus on liver metabolism, hepatic fibrosis and MASH, diabetes and insulin resistance, and discovery of new therapeutic targets.

Funding options mentioned include FPU candidates already awarded an FPU fellowship, as well as one fully funded 4-year FPI PhD position supported by the Spanish State Research Agency (Agencia Estatal de Investigación).

Applicants should be admitted to, or meet the requirements for admission to, a PhD programme in Spain. The lab highlights training in advanced metabolic phenotyping, molecular and cellular biology, mouse models of metabolic disease, multi-omics, single-cell technologies, and in vitro experimental models, along with close supervision and mentoring.

Interested candidates are invited to contact Ruben Nogueiras and Maria Jesus Gonzalez Rellan by email for more information.

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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