PhD position in Advanced Strategies Smart Biomanufacturing in Biofoundries trabajo Valencia,Comunidad Valenciana oferta de empleo

Puesto: PhD position in Advanced Strategies for Smart Biomanufacturing in Biofoundries

Biological sciences » Biological engineering

Engineering » Chemical engineering

Organisation/Company CSIC Research Field Biological sciences » Biological engineering Engineering » Chemical engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Spain Final date to receive applications 31 Mar 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Jun 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Horizon Europe - MSCA Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Objectives:

Improve the biomanufacturing efficiency through a combination of advanced computational and experimental techniques (in model organisms such as P. pastoris and

C. necator), along with AI-driven tools for bio-retrosynthesis-based metabolic pathway design, enzyme design and optimization, and DNA part selection.

Knowledge-graph-based combinatorial experiment designs are used to span multiple scales, while Multiobjective optimization strategies ensure improvements in efficiency across various biomanufacturing scales.

Expected results:

Development of innovative bio‑based production methods tailored to meet specific target property requirements. These methods will leverage new-to-nature metabolic pathways, ensuring the efficient production of food ingredients and proteins.

A multi‑scale strategy will be implemented to design and optimise these metabolic pathways, integrating insights from various biological scales.

Where to apply

E‑mail pablo.carbonell

Requirements

Research Field Technology » Biotechnology Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Biological sciences » Biological engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Engineering » Chemical engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Candidates should hold a degree in biotechnology, synthetic biology, systems biology, applied mathematics (or a related subject area), be interested in biomanufacturing in biofoundries, and have technical skills in computer programming and basic knowledge of mathematical models for systems and/or synthetic biology. A secondment at the Technical University of Berlin, Germany, lasting a total of six months, is an integral part of the PhD program.

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Additional Information

A comprehensive, interactive and international training programme covering the broader aspects and interface between life science, data science, artificial intelligence and humanities and social sciences, as well as transferable skills
An enthusiastic team of professionals to co‑operate with
Personal Career Development Plan (PDCP) to prepare young researchers for their future careers
Each DC will undergo individual training at individual institutes according to the PCDP description
An attractive compensation package in accordance with the MSCA‑DN programme regulations for doctoral candidates. The exact salary will be confirmed and will be based on a living allowance of 3400€/month (correction factor to be applied per country) + mobility allowance of 600€/month. Additionally, researchers may also qualify for a family allowance of 660€/month, depending on the family situation. Taxation and social (including pension) contribution deductions based on national and company regulations will apply.

Eligibility

criteria

Any nationality
Doctoral Candidate (DC):
The applicant must not have been awarded a doctoral degree.
Mobility rule:
The DC must not have resided or carried out main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of their host organisation for more than 12 months
* in the three years immediately prior to the date of selection in the same appointing international organisation.
* EXCLUDED: short stays such as holidays, compulsory national services such as mandatory military service and procedures for obtaining refugee status under the General Convention.
Language:
Applicants must demonstrate fluent reading, writing and speaking abilities in English (B2).

Selection process

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