Descripción de la oferta
How does mitochondrial stress in the nervous system influence ageing throughout the organism?
Dr. Jesús Fernández-Abascal, based at the Andalusian Centre for Developmental Biology (CABD), Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Seville, Spain, invites expressions of interest from candidates wishing to prepare a joint application to the Juan de la Cierva 2026 programme.
Our research uses Caenorhabditis elegans to investigate how neurons and glia communicate mitochondrial stress across tissues, and how this communication shapes protein homeostasis, ageing and vulnerability to neurodegeneration.
Eligibility
Open to applicants of any nationality with a PhD awarded—or expected to be awarded—between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2026, subject to the exceptions specified in the call. Applicants must meet the mobility requirement, generally joining a research centre different from where they completed their doctoral training. We seek candidates with a strong scientific record and clear contributions to their research.
What the fellowship offers
A three-year, full-time postdoctoral contract, with a minimum gross annual salary of €31,200, plus an additional €15,000 in total for research and mobility expenses. We will support the selected candidate in preparing the application and developing their research project. Appointment is conditional on the fellowship being awarded.
What we offer
Support in developing a competitive fellowship application and a research direction aligned with the candidate’s strengths and interests.
Appointment is conditional on the fellowship being awarded.
Perfil buscado
• A PhD in Neuroscience, Molecular or Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics or a related discipline.
• A strong research record for your career stage, with clear contributions to scientific publications and research projects.
• Strong experimental skills, scientific initiative and an interest in developing mechanistic research.
• Eligibility for the Juan de la Cierva 2026 call, including its PhD-date and mobility requirements.
Experience with C. elegans, mitochondrial biology, neuron–glia interactions, imaging or quantitative data analysis would be particularly valuable.
Presentación de solicitudes
Please send the following documents to jferaba@upo.es:
• CV and publication list, highlighting your main scientific contributions.
• A brief statement of research interests and motivation.
• Your PhD defence date, or expected date, and the institution where you conducted your doctoral research.
• Two reference letters from researchers familiar with your scientific work.
Email subject: Juan de la Cierva 2026 – Full name
Early contact is strongly encouraged. We aim to identify a suitable candidate before the official application window opens, allowing time to develop a competitive application together. Expressions of interest will be reviewed as they arrive, and shortlisted candidates should be available to work promptly with us on the required documentation.
