Seeking a candidate for a MSCA-Postdoctoral Fellowship position in Spain

MSCA PF 2026 Hosting Opportunity in Cellular Senescence, Cancer and Aging at CiMUS – University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain)

Host institution:
Centre for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CiMUS)
University of Santiago de Compostela
María de Maeztu Unit of Excellence

Research field: Cell Biology / Cancer Biology / Aging Research

Position type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA PF 2026)

Application deadline: 9 September 2026

CiMUS invites expressions of interest from postdoctoral researchers wishing to prepare an MSCA PF 2026 proposal within the Cell Senescence, Cancer and Aging Laboratory (ColladoLab), led by Dr. Manuel Collado Rodríguez. The group investigates the biological and pathological roles of cellular senescence, with a particular focus on cancer, aging, tissue homeostasis, and the development of innovative senescence-targeting therapies.

The hosting group combines molecular, cellular, and translational approaches to understand how senescent cells contribute to health, disease, and aging. Current research interests include the identification of novel senolytic compounds, the characterization of senescence biomarkers, therapy-induced senescence in cancer, and the impact of senescent cells on tissue remodeling, inflammation, and tumor progression.

Profile sought: Postdoctoral researchers in cell biology, cancer biology, molecular medicine, aging research, pharmacology, biomedicine, or related fields. The group welcomes innovative research ideas aligned with its scientific interests.

What do we offer

Scientific environment and research support

• Research focus: Cellular senescence, cancer biology, aging, senolytics, and translational biomedical research.

• Environment: Dynamic and internationally recognized research team within CiMUS, integrated into national and international networks in the senescence field.

• Infrastructure: Access to advanced cellular and molecular biology platforms, preclinical models, omics technologies, and translational research resources available at CiMUS and collaborating institutions.

• Project profile: Fundamental and translational studies addressing the role of senescent cells in aging and cancer, and the development of senescence-targeted therapeutic strategies.

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship application support

• Full support for the preparation of a competitive Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship proposal.

• Close and structured scientific mentoring throughout proposal development, including project design, methodology, excellence, impact, and implementation sections.

• Institutional and administrative assistance for eligibility verification, ethics requirements, budgeting, and proposal submission.

Career development and training

• A high degree of scientific independence to develop and expand your own research ideas within the framework of the host laboratory.

• Opportunities to establish collaborations and strengthen an international scientific network in the fields of senescence, cancer, and aging research.

• Access to specialized training in advanced cellular and molecular techniques, omics approaches, drug discovery strategies, biomarker development, and translational research methodologies.

• Exposure to an internationally competitive research environment that supports career development in both academic and non-academic sectors.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to carefully read the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship eligibility rules and send the following documents to cimus@usc.es before 15 July 2026:

• A CV including a complete publication list

• A brief statement of research interests (maximum 1 page)

Potential applicants are encouraged to indicate their interest in developing their proposal with Dr. Manuel Collado's Cell Senescence, Cancer and Aging Laboratory (ColladoLab) at CiMUS.