Open positions

Please find below the positions that are currently open.
We are always looking forward to welcoming exceptional
candidates into our research Group,
please send us your cv to info@metbiocat.eu

Call for EoI: PhD student
Project title:	Chemical tools at the biomedical frontier: From catalytic methods to new anticancer therapies
PI:	José Luis Mascareñas Cid María Tomás Gamasa
Starting date:	End of February – beginning of March, 2027
Terms and conditions:	The candidate may join the group as a PhD student, enrolling in a USC doctoral program starting in 2026/27 academic year. We guarantee the funding during his/her doctoral studies (4 years).
Applications:	If you are interested, write an e-mail sending a motivation letter and attaching a brief CV (maximum 2 pages), with qualification marks, and also sharing the name/s of a/some professor/s or researcher/s that might provide a reference letter Applications should be sent by e-mail to: info@metbiocat.eu indicating in the subject Predoc @metbiocat.
Requirements:	General Requirements Bachelor degree in Chemistry, and academic rank higher than 8 (over 10). Master in Chemistry (organic synthesis or chemical biology) already completed or to be completed during the current semester. Previous experience in research activities in organic synthesis, metal catalysis and/or chemical biology will be highly considered. The name and email of a contacting professor or researcher that know the applicant should be provided. Other Requirements We expect the candidate will apply in the short term for different scholarships (Galician, Spanish, European,…). Passion, initiative, and team‐working ability. Strong commitment for scientific excellence in a highly competitive environment is a must. Further education and/or training will be also valued.
Research topic:	Photocatalysis in biological settings
Deadline:	18/10/2026