Organisation/Company Universitat de Barcelona Department Organisation profile Research Field Biological sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 16 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Feb 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? European Union / Next Generation EU Reference Number CNS Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description We are offering 5 month postdoctoral contract to work in a multidisciplinary research project that combines photonics, neuroscience, molecular biology, in vitro and in vivo calcium imaging. The hosting group is led by Dr. Mercè Masana, an Associate Professor, head of the research group “Modulation of neuronal circuitry in brain disorders” (Biomedical Sciences Department, Institute of Neuroscience, University of Barcelona, Spain). The contracted person will investigate how phytochromes stimulation in neurones or astrocytes shape neuron-astrocyte communication and impact in neuronal network Dynamics and how it translate to funcional changes in mice, such as behavioural modulation and brain network activity by MRI. Thecandidate will use state-of-the-art optical tools: in vitro calcium imaging, in vivo fiber photometry, optogenetics (light-activated phytochromes), combined with behavioral and fMRI measurements in the context of Huntington’s Disease. We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with experience in Neuroscience, Biomedicine or related subjects and with high interest and experience using mouse models, primary neuronal cultures, biochemical analysis including immunohistochemistry and western blot and MRI. The candidate should have: (i) experience using in vitro cell cultures and calcium imaging; (ii) experience in conducting experimental research in rodents, involving mouse behaviour, tissue extraction, MRI; (iii) Experience in stereotaxic surgery in adult mice; (iv) experience in histology and molecular biology, including immunofluorescence, western blot, etc (v) be eiger to perform calcium recordings with fiber photometry in vivo and MRI (vi) be eiger to collaborate with photonics and bioengineering international researchers. (vii) Communication skills, ability to work in a team and good level of English is also required. Part of the work will involve support in administrative tasks related to the project, including reports. Specific Requirements Experience: Relevant laboratory experience in biomedical lab Experimentation involving biochemical and functional assays on biological samples (e.G cell culture assays, microscopy, histology) Proficient with processing tissue samples, including sample preparation, use of cryostat or vibratome, and immunofluorescence staining. Experience in mouse behavioural tests and analysis. Excellent organizational skills Interest in working within a International and collaborative network FELASA B certificate or equivalent Languages CATALAN Languages SPANISH Level Good Languages ENGLISH Level Good Research Field Biological sciences Additional Information Gross annual salary : 12.500,00€ (2.500,00€ x 5 months) Eligibility criteria A specific committee will evaluate the applications using the following criteria: Suitability of the CV for the job (40) PhD in the specific research field (10) Experience in the research field (40). Selection process The specific committee will agree upon an award proposal and draw up a prioritized shortlist of candidates who have achieved a minimum of70 pointsor declare the call for applications null and void if none of the applicants reach the minimum score. The award proposal will be published in the UB's electronic office and must include the total scores of the candidates that have received a total of at least 70 points. Application Process: According to the specific requirements and selection criteria, the candidates are expected to provide at least the following documents: Full CV Document of absence of conflict of interest (DACI) in the case that the financing of the recruitment be with PRTR funds Additional comments The candidate proposed for hiring must accept the job offer within 3 working days from the date of notification of the selection. Be aware that the starting date sets in this offer is an estimate date. The official starting date will depend on the time necessary for administration to prepare the labour contract and present the necessary documents for the selected candidate to be hired. Priority will be given to people with disabilities (Law 89/2015 of June 2, reserve of quota 2% in favour of people with disabilities in companies of 50 or more people). Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Department of biomedicine. Faculty of Medicine Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Barcelona Postal Code 08036 Street Casanova, 143 Geofield #J-18808-Ljbffr