Master Positions

Research Field: Agricultural sciences; Biological sciences Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions: Master Positions Application Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country: Spain Type of Contract: Temporary Job Status: Full-time Hours Per Week: 37,5 Offer Starting Date: 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description The successful candidate will join the research group led by Dr Jorge López-Tello (Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, UAM, and Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas Sols-Morreale, CSIC-UAM). The group studies how the maternal environment during pregnancy shapes placental and fetal development and the long-term health of the offspring (Developmental Origins of Health and Disease, DOHaD). Using mouse models, the group pursues three main research lines: Metabolic imprinting and epigenetic memory. Nutraceuticals and dietary interventions. Maternal adaptations to pregnancy. The work combines in vivo physiology, histology and image analysis, molecular and lipid profiling (Western blot, gene expression, gas chromatography) and data analysis in R. The candidate will be trained in an international, collaborative environment and will contribute to scientific publications. Where to apply Website: https://www.uam.es/uam/investigacion/ofertas-empleo/contrato-fpi2026-mam Requirements Research Field: Agricultural sciences; Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent Research Field: Biological sciences; Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent Languages: ENGLISH; Level: Excellent Additional Information Eligibility criteria A Bachelor's degree in Biology or a related field, with an average grade above 7. A Master's degree in Biomedicine or a related field with a grade above 8 will be considered an additional merit. C2-level English, certified by an official qualification. Demonstrable experience in Western blot, histology, immunohistochemistry, image analysis and gas chromatography. Bioinformatics and data analysis skills: proficiency in R for the analysis and visualisation of biological data. Experience with animal models: handling murine models and processing biological samples (maternal and fetal organs). The grades refer to the Spanish 0–10 scale. If international candidates will read this, you could add "(on a 0–10 scale)" after each grade. Additional comments Applications to this offer must compulsory be registered through the online application system of UAM. Nevertheless, prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the PI beforehand to discuss their suitability for the position, and to seek for assistance with the online application system. Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: Universidad Autónoma de Madrid Country: Spain State/Province: Madrid City: Madrid Postal Code: 28049 Street: C/ Einstein 3 Contact State/Province: Madrid City: Madrid Website: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7886-0233 Street: C/ Einstein 3 Postal Code: 28049 E-Mail: jorge.lopeztello@uam.es