Hosting Information
- Offer Deadline: Sat, 5 Sep 2026 - 00:00
- EU Research Framework Programme: Horizon Europe
- Country: Spain
- City: Pamplona
Organisation/Institute
- Organisation / Company: University of Navarra
- Department: Center for Nutrition Research / Institute for Nutrition and Health
- Laboratory: Gut Microbiota and Metabolic Health
- Is the Hosting related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Contact Information
- Organisation / Company Type: Higher Education Institution
- Website: https://en.unav.edu/web/research-center-for-nutrition / https://en.unav.edu/web…
Description
The University of Navarra (UNAV) is a non-profit private university founded in 1952 based in Pamplona, Spain. It confers 37 official degrees (14 are double degree) and administers 43 master’s programs, including 19 doctoral programs, through 16 faculties and Schools, 2 superior colleges, the IESE Business School and its 6 comprehensive Research Centres: INS (Institute for Nutrition and Health), CCUN (Cancer Centre Clínica Universidad de Navarra), BIOMA (Biodiversity and Environment Institute), DATAI (Institute of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence), ICS(INSTITUTE FOR CULTURE AND SOCIETY and CIN (Centre for Nutrition Research).
UNAV has more than 14.000 students in 7 campuses: Pamplona, San Sebastian, Madrid, Barcelona, New York, Munich y Saö Paulo with a wide network of international universities and research centres.
UNAV has a sound track record in participating in European Research Programs. The university has participated in 132 European projects from FP4 to Horizon Europe, including LIFE, ERASMUS+ and INTERREG Programs; of which 22 projects were coordinated by the university. The University also counts with a thorough experience in MSCA and ERC grants with over 31 signed grants. (5 MSCA in the 2024 call)
UNAV been awarded with the HR Excellence in Research quality seal (HRS4R) that guarantees the implementation of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.
Offer description
We invite applications for a highly motivated student with a background in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or a related discipline to join an international research project on the gut microbiota, functional ingredients based on probiotics and postbiotics, and intestinal and metabolic health. The selected candidate will undertake a PhD project using a range of in vivo models (C. elegans and rodent models) and will apply advanced techniques in molecular biology, biochemistry, and omics analyses to address an innovative research project.
The fellowship offers the opportunity to receive outstanding scientific training, participate in international collaborations, present research findings at scientific conferences, and develop a research career in a dynamic and innovative environment. Scientific curiosity, strong teamwork skills, and an excellent academic record will be highly valued.
This doctoral research will be conducted in Pamplona (Spain) within the PhD Programme in Food, Physiology and Health at the School of Pharmacy and Nutrition, under the joint supervision of Dr. Paula Aranaz and Dr. Carlos J. González Navarro.
The expected start date is 1st September 2026
Key words
Gut microbiota, functional ingredients, probiotics, postbiotics, intestinal health, metabolic health, omics, molecular biology
Research Field
Biomedical Sciences, Nutrition and Health
REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANDIDATE
Main research field
Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Molecular biology /Biology / Health Sciences
Specific requirements
Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Health Sciences, or a related field (with a qualifying Master's degree for admission to a PhD programme where required), and an outstanding academic record (minimum GPA equivalent to 8.0/10). Applicants must have completed their degree in 2020 or later.
Language
English.
Level
Good
Applications: documents to be submitted and deadlines
CV and, official academic transcript