Pre-doctoral Researcher - Neuroscience

• Master's degree in Biomedicine, Biology, Biotechnology, or related fields.
• Experience in cell culture and/or molecular biology.
• Strong interest in stem cell research, neuroscience, and disease models.
• Good level of English, both oral and written.

• Previous experience with hiPSC cells, organoids, or CRISPR gene editing technologies.

The Biomedical Research Unit (UIB) of the Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio (UAX) is looking to recruit a Pre-doctoral Researcher (PhD) to join the SMAD (Signaling Mechanisms in Aging and Disease) laboratory, directed by Dr. Jesús Romero, within the framework of a multidisciplinary research consortium focused on synaptic dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease.

The project aims to develop human brain organoid models derived from induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSC) to study synaptic degeneration and evaluate new therapeutic compounds in a biologically relevant context for humans. This research addresses one of the main challenges in the field, improving the translation of preclinical findings toward results with clinical impact.

The selected person will join a young, dynamic, and rapidly growing laboratory with a solid network of scientific collaborations, and will receive practical training in:

This position represents a unique opportunity to develop a research career at the intersection of stem cell biology, neurodegeneration, and translational research, using state-of-the-art human models.

• Human pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC) culture.
• Generation and analysis of brain organoids.
• Genetic editing using CRISPR/Cas9 technology.
• Molecular and cellular neuroscience techniques.
• Drug evaluation in three-dimensional (3D) human models with a translational focus.

Would you like to pursue your PhD in a cutting-edge research project?