Fully Funded PhD Opportunity in Cryo-Electron Microscopy and Structural Biology

Located on the EHU campus near Bilbao, Spain, the institute hosts internationally recognized research groups and provides access to state-of-the-art scientific infrastructure.

Research environment

The successful candidate will join a leading laboratory in cryo-electron microscopy and structural biology with access to exceptional research facilities, including:

• Krios G4 300 kV cryo-transmission electron microscope
• Aquilos 2 cryo-FIB/SEM for cellular lamella preparation
• Talos F200i 200 kV cryo-transmission electron microscope
• High-performance computing resources for cryo-EM and cryo-ET data processing
• Advanced facilities for light microscopy, protein biochemistry, and cell biology

Candidate profile

Applicants should have:

• A Bachelor´s and Master s degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biology, Biotechnology, Biophysics, Physics, or a related discipline
• An excellent academic record (typically a with a Bachelor s GPA above 8.5/10 and a Master s GPA above 8.5/10)
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong motivation to pursue interdisciplinary research at the interface of structural biology, biochemistry, and cell biology

Previous experience in cryo-electron microscopy is welcome but not required, as comprehensive training will be provided.

What we offer

• A fully funded four-year FPI predoctoral employment contract
• Hands-on-training Advanced training in state-of-the-art cryo-EM, cryo-FIB and cryo-ET methodologies
• Access to world-class microscopy and computational infrastructure
• An international, collaborative, and multidisciplinary research environment
• Opportunities to present research at international conferences and participate in specialized training courses
• Close scientific mentoring and career development within a highly productive research group

How to Apply

Please send a single PDF containing:

• Curriculum vitae
• Motivation letter
• Academic transcripts for the Bachelor s and Master s degrees
• Contact details for two academic referees

Send applications to ivan.ubarrechena@ehu.eus, with the subject line:

Job Application_153: PhD Opportunity in Cryo-EM

Application deadline: 28 September 2026

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early applications are strongly encouraged.