CIAL-MSCA Spain Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025

Description

Are you a postdoctoral researcher passionate about food science, nutrition, or biotechnology? The Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL) in Spain is inviting outstanding candidates to apply for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025, offering the chance to join one of Europe’s leading research institutes in food, nutrition, and health sciences.

Why Choose CIAL for Your MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship?

CIAL is a joint center of the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) and the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM). It provides an interdisciplinary environment with access to cutting-edge research facilities, a strong international reputation, and active participation in Horizon Europe projects. It has previously hosted numerous MSCA fellows and ERC grantees, making it an ideal host institution for ambitious researchers.

Degree Level

CIAL-MSCA Spain Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025 is available to undertake Post Doctorate level programs at The Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL).

Available Subjects

Research Focus Areas for 2025 Fellowship Applications

CIAL is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from researchers wishing to apply to the MSCA 2025 Postdoctoral Fellowship Call in the following research fields:

1. Functional Foods and Bioactive Compounds
2. Foodomics: Proteomics and Metabolomics
3. Sustainable Food Production and Circular Bioeconomy
4. Food Safety Assessment and Microbiology
5. Nutrition, Gut Microbiota, and Health Interfaces

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the interface of food science and human health, exploring innovations in functional foods, food biotechnology, metabolomics, and nutritional intervention strategies.

Benefits

1. Work alongside leading food science researchers
2. Join internationally funded research projects, including Horizon Europe
3. Access advanced genomics, proteomics, and microbiomics platforms
4. Receive full MSCA funding (salary, mobility allowance, and family allowance)
5. Collaborate on projects focused on disease prevention, food safety, and bioeconomy

Eligible Nationalities

Open to applicants of all nationalities.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship eligibility criteria for the 2025 call, which includes:

1. Holding a PhD degree (awarded before the call deadline)
2. Not having resided or carried out their main activity in Spain for more than 12 months in the 3 years prior to the deadline
3. Demonstrating a strong academic background and a clear research proposal

Application Procedure

Interested candidates must email the following documents to internacional.CIAL@cial.uam-csic.es by 30 June 2025:

1. Motivation Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. A brief research proposal (max 1 page)
4. Name of the potential host research group or senior researcher at CIAL

You can explore the active research groups and lines at CIAL on their official website.

Important Dates

1. EOI Submission Deadline at CIAL: 30 June 2025
2. Expected MSCA Call Deadline: September 2025
3. Fellowship Start Date (tentative): Mid-2026

Final Thoughts

If you’re looking to elevate your postdoctoral career in food science, CIAL Spain offers the perfect setting for impactful research and global collaboration. Don’t miss the chance to be part of a forward-thinking institute at the forefront of nutritional science, bioeconomy, and public health innovation.

Apply today and take the next step toward becoming a Marie Curie Fellow in 2025!