Job Information
Organisation/Company: CSIC - Instituto de Biomedicina de Valencia
Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions: Postdoc Positions
Application Deadline: 15 Oct 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Madrid)
Country: Spain
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
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
We are looking for an outstanding and highly motivated candidate to apply for an APOSTD Postdoctoral Fellowship (Generalitat Valenciana) and join a collaborative research project co-led by Dr. Ethel Queralt and Dr. Nuria Flames at the Institute of Biomedicine of Valencia (IBV-CSIC).
The successful candidate will investigate how chromatin architecture influences the expression and processing of long genes, with a particular focus on the interplay between 3D genome organization, chromatin dynamics, transcription of long genes, co-transcriptional RNA splicing, and gene regulatory mechanisms that shape neuronal cell identity and neurodevelopmental disorders.
We are looking for candidates with:
- PhD in Life Sciences, Bioinformatics or a related field.
- Strong publication record relative to career stage.
- Experience in chromatin biology, gene regulation, RNA splicing, neurodevelopment or bioinformatics.
- Excellent communication skills and motivation to work in an interdisciplinary environment.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must have obtained their PhD degree after 1 January 2022 and must not have completed their PhD at an institution in the Valencian Community.
What we offer
- A stimulating and collaborative research environment at IBV-CSIC.
- Joint supervision by laboratories with complementary expertise in chromatin biology and development.
- State-of-the-art facilities.
- Support for the preparation of a competitive APOSTD fellowship application.
How to apply
Please send a single PDF including:
- Cover letter describing motivation and research interests.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- List of publications.
- Contact details of two referees.
Applications should be sent by email to: equeralt@ibv.csic.es
Candidate selection: 15 October 2026
APOSTD deadline: 20 November 2026
Where to apply
E-mail: equeralt@ibv.csic.es
Requirements
Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
We are looking for candidates with:
- PhD in Life Sciences, Bioinformatics or a related field.
- Strong publication record relative to career stage.
- Experience in chromatin biology, gene regulation, RNA splicing, neurodevelopment or bioinformatics.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong motivation to work in an interdisciplinary research environment.
Specific Requirements
Eligibility criteria:
- Applicants must have obtained their PhD degree after 1 January 2022.
- Applicants must not have completed their PhD at an institution in the Valencian Community.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology
Additional Information
Benefits
What we offer:
- A stimulating and collaborative research environment at IBV-CSIC.
- Joint supervision by laboratories with complementary expertise in chromatin biology and development.
- State-of-the-art facilities.
- Support for the preparation of a competitive APOSTD fellowship application.
Eligibility criteria
- Applicants must have obtained their PhD degree after 1 January 2022.
- Applicants must not have completed their PhD at an institution in the Valencian Community.
Selection process
Applicants should submit a single PDF including:
- Cover letter describing motivation and research interests.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- List of publications.
- Contact details of two referees.
Candidate selection: 15 October 2026.
Website for additional job details: https://www.ibv.csic.es/oportunidad-postdoctoral-apostd-en-el-ibv-csic-arquitectura-del-genoma-y-neurodesarrollo/
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Instituto de Biomedicina de Valencia (IBV-CSIC)
Country: Spain
State/Province: Valencia
City: Valencia
Postal Code: 46010
Street: Jaime Roig, 11
Contact
State/Province: Valencia
City: Valencia
Website: http://www3.ibv.csic.es/index.php/en/
Street: Jaime Roig, 11
Postal Code: 46010
E-Mail: equeralt@ibv.csic.es