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Postdoctoral position in microglial development (IKUR)

Job Vacancy
Research Field: Neurosciences
Sub Research:
Job Summary

The Glial Cell Biology Lab is looking for a postdoctoral researcher (R2, R3), funded by the IKUR Strategy of the Basque Goverment, to work on the impact of early microglial development on neurodegeneration using human iPSCs and brain organoids, in a project funded by the Alzheimer Association.

Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience

Job Description & Benefits

Description:
We welcome candidates who are passionate about science, enthusiastic about development, and willing to learn.


Previous experience with iPSCs and organoids will be positively considered.

Elegibility:
1) Doctorate degree in neuroscience or closely related field
2) Previous experience in neurobiology, glial cells and microglia is an asset.
Benefits:

We offer a 1 year contract starting on January 2026 (non-negotiable, due to funding conditions), with a gross salary of 33.400€ per year. The candidate will be expected to apply to competitive calls (Juan de la Cierva, MCSA, HFSP, etc).

Additional details:
https://www.achucarro.org/job/postdoctoral-position-in-microglial-development/

Job Details

Program:
No
SESAM Number:
Type of Contract:
Temporary
Profile:
Recognised Researcher (R2), Established Researcher (R3)
Status:
Full-time
Hours/Week:
40
Company:
Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience
Location:
Leioa Biscay SPAIN

Organization Contact

Name:
Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience
Type:
Research Laboratory
Dept/Lab:
Address:
Science Park of the UPV/EHU, Sede Building E-48940 Leioa Bizkaia SPAIN
Website:
Phone/Fax:
Ph: (+34) 946 018 135

Application Details

Job Starting Date

2026-01-01

Application Deadline

2025-09-01

How To Apply