Postdoctoral Researcher at the Synthetic Biology laboratory

2026/01/12

CIC bioGUNE is looking for highly-motivated postdoctoral researcher to work in the ERC Synergy project RGNcestry: Tracing and harnessing the ancestry of RNA-guided nucleases, funded by the European Commission. We are seeking candidates to fill a postdoctoral position in experimental biochemistry and molecular biotechnology, with a focus on the characterization of ancestral RNA-guided nucleases (RGNs) reconstructed through ancestral sequence reconstruction. The successful candidate will investigate enzymatic properties, PAM flexibility, substrate promiscuity, and collateral cleavage activity, contributing to the development of next-generation genome editing and diagnostic tools. The candidates will be part of a consortium including Botnar Institute for Immune Engineering (Switzerland), Columbia University (USA), Biofisika Institute (Spain), and CIC bioGUNE (Spain). Active participation in consortium activities (research, meetings, dissemination, student guidance) is expected.

Postdoctoral Researcher at the Synthetic Biology laboratory

2026/01/12

CIC bioGUNE is looking for highly-motivated postdoctoral researcher to work in the ERC Synergy project RGNcestry: Tracing and harnessing the ancestry of RNA-guided nucleases, funded by the European Commission. We are seeking candidates to fill two postdoctoral positions in ancestral sequence reconstruction and molecular evolution, combining computational phylogenetics with experimental laboratory validation. The successful candidate will contribute to the reconstruction of ancestral RNA-guided nucleases (RGNs) from large sequence datasets and perform laboratory experiments to characterize their evolutionary properties and functional roles. The candidates will be part of a consortium including Botnar Institute for Immune Engineering (Switzerland), Columbia University (USA), Biofisika Institute (Spain), and CIC bioGUNE (Spain). Active participation in consortium activities (research, meetings, dissemination, student guidance) is expected.

PhD Position at the Synthetic Biology Lab

2026/01/12

CIC bioGUNE is looking for highly-motivated early stage researcher to work in the ERC Synergy project RGNcestry: Tracing and harnessing the ancestry of RNA-guided nucleases, funded by the European Commission. We are seeking candidates for a PhD position in structural biology and molecular evolution, focusing on the study of ancestral RNA-guided nucleases (RGNs). The successful candidate will contribute to experimental and structural characterization of these proteins and participate in dissemination activities linked to the project. The candidate will be part of a consortium including Botnar Institute for Immune Engineering (Switzerland), Columbia University (USA), Biofisika Institute (Spain), and CIC bioGUNE (Spain). Active participation in consortium activities such as research, meetings, training, dissemination, and outreach is expected.

Doctoral INPhINIT - 2026

2026/01/08

CIC bioGUNE is looking for highly-motivated early stage researchers of any nationality interested in applying for the Doctoral INPhINIT Fellowships Doctoral INPhINIT fellowships - "la Caixa" Foundation (lacaixafoundation.org) CIC bioGUNE (http://www.cicbiogune.es/), member of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), is awarded with the “Excelencia Severo Ochoa” accreditation by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation, the highest recognition in Spain for excellence in research. CIC bioGUNE is a key research center within the national and international scientific landscape and has emerged as a knowledge source in the area of health science. The cutting-edge scientific activity of CIC bioGUNE researchers explores the interface between Chemistry, Structural, Molecular and Cell Biology, with the aim of developing a more Precise Medicine. CIC bioGUNE is an Endorsing Institution of the European Charter for Researchers & Code of Conduct for Recruitment of Researchers, guaranteeing the best framework conditions to contribute to the professional/personal development of researchers. The doctoral fellowship programme INPhINIT “la Caixa” 2026 grants fellowships are aimed at supporting the best scientific talent and fostering innovative and high-quality research by recruiting outstanding international students and offering them an attractive and competitive environment for conducting research of excellence.