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PhD Opportunity in Biophysics of Lipoproteins and Lipid Nanoparticles

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Instituto Biofisika

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Overview

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Instituto Biofisika doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Leioa
No relocation package mentioned.
University degree
“A Bachelor's and Master's degree in Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Biophysics, or a closely related discipline.” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

A fully funded four-year FPI predoctoral employment contract.
Advanced training in state-of-the-art structural and biophysical techniques.
Access to leading European large-scale research infrastructures.
An international, collaborative, and multidisciplinary research environment.
Opportunities to attend international conferences and specialized training courses.
Close scientific supervision and career development within an internationally recognized research group.

Requirements

What we're looking for

A Bachelor's and Master's degree in Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Biophysics, or a closely related discipline.
A strong academic record.
Excellent written and spoken English.
Strong motivation to develop an academic career in interdisciplinary biophysical research.

Previous experience in microscopy, scattering techniques, structural biology, or related experimental methods will be considered an advantage but is not required. Full training will be provided to highly motivated candidates.

The role

The successful candidate will join the Biocolloids and Neutron Scattering Laboratory, an internationally active research group specialized in the physicochemical characterization of biological colloids and membrane systems.

What you'll do

Lipid nanoparticle and lipoprotein biophysics
Small-angle X-ray and neutron scattering (SAXS/SANS)
Neutron reflection
FTIR spectroscopy
OMICS approaches
Single Particle Profiler (SPP)
Cryo-electron microscopy
Quantitative data analysis and structural interpretation

The candidate will have opportunities to perform experiments at international neutron and synchrotron facilities and to present research at international conferences.

Hiring process

Eligibility Check

Compliance with formal degree requirements and application completeness.

Academic Record & CV

Academic excellence, technical background, research experience, and overall suitability for the project.

Interview

Motivation, scientific reasoning, communication skills, English proficiency, and project fit.

Reference Check

Confidential assessment of academic potential, commitment, and teamwork from two academic referees.

Notice: Reference checks and interviews form an integral part of the evaluation process. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview. Instituto Biofisika is committed to equal opportunities and recruits following the principles of Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R).

Curriculum vitae (maximum two pages)
Motivation letter (maximum one page)
Academic transcripts (Bachelor's and Master's degrees, including grades)
Contact details for two academic referees

Applications should be sent to marite.cardenas@ehu.eus with the subject line:

Job Application_154: PhD Opportunity in Biophysics of Lipoproteins and Lipid Nanoparticles

Application deadline: 31 October 2026

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting 30 September 2026, and the position will remain open until filled. Early applications are strongly encouraged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

More info: OFERTA 154_FPI PREDOCTORAL POSITION Marité Cárdenas_0.pdf (386.77 KB) APPLY

About Instituto Biofisika

Instituto Biofisika (IBF) is a biophysics research centre operating in partnership with Fundación Biofísica Bizkaia (FBB). It is a joint research centre of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), and its research focuses on advancing knowledge about the physical and chemical processes underlying biology and disease. The institute carries out innovative biochemical and biophysical research in a research building with cutting-edge facilities located on the Leioa campus of the EHU, and is one of only two joint centres of CSIC and EHU and one of only nine Basque Excellence Research Centres (BERCs) accredited by the Basque Government.

The institute is located in Leioa, Bizkaia, in the Science Park of the UPV/EHU, near Bilbao in the northern Basque region of Spain. Its stated mission is to train new scientists and advance scientific knowledge under core values that include integrity, excellence, collaboration, transparency, community, diversity, inclusion, and innovation. It actively recruits for research roles — its current openings include laboratory assistant, research technician, and fully funded PhD positions, as well as positions on an ERC Advanced Grant project — making it relevant for international scientists seeking research careers in Spain.

Industry: Biophysics Research
In Spain: Leioa
Website: biofisika.org

Good to know if you are moving

Located in the Science Park of the UPV/EHU in Leioa, Bizkaia (Spain), near Bilbao in the northern Basque region of Spain.
Joint research centre of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the University of the Basque Country (EHU); the FBB is accredited as a Basque Excellence Research Centre (BERC) by the Basque Government — one of only nine BERCs in the Basque Country.
Stated mission is to train new scientists and advance scientific knowledge under core values including integrity, excellence, collaboration, transparency, community, diversity, inclusion, and innovation.
Current openings include laboratory assistant, research technician, and fully funded PhD positions, as well as positions on an ERC Advanced Grant project.
Works in a research building with cutting-edge facilities on the Leioa campus of the EHU.

In their own words

About the company & team

Instituto Biofisika (IBF) is a joint research center of the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). Together with Fundación Biofísica Bizkaia, a Basque Excellence Research Centre (BERC), IBF provides an internationally recognized environment for interdisciplinary research in biophysics, structural biology, and advanced imaging.

Located on the UPV/EHU campus near Bilbao, the institute hosts internationally competitive research groups and offers access to state-of-the-art scientific infrastructure.

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