Cancer Immunotherapy PhD Position at CSIC, Spain | CAR-T Research | €32,500/Year
Can engineered CAR-T cells offer new hope for cancers with a poor prognosis? This Cancer Immunotherapy PhD Position at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), based at the Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas Sols-Morreale (IIBM, CSIC-UAM) in Madrid, Spain, is a full-time, four-year predoctoral contract for a First Stage Researcher (R1). The contract is worth €32,500 a year, and applications close on 22 November 2026 (15:00 Madrid time).
- Position: PhD Position – Predoctoral Contract (First Stage Researcher, R1)
- Location: IIBM (CSIC-UAM), Madrid, Spain
- Research Area: New Immunotherapeutic Tools / CAR-T for Poor-Prognosis Cancers
- Field: Cancer research and biological engineering
- Researcher Grade: First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Employment Type: Full-time, temporary 4-year predoctoral contract (35 hours per week)
Project Details
The doctoral project will develop new immunotherapeutic tools for cancers with poor prognosis, including new lentiviral vectors for TRUCKs whose expression is regulated by the tumour microenvironment, and will study modulation of the immune synapse to improve the effector function and persistence of CAR T cells.
Moreover, it is funded by the Community of Madrid’s Consortium in Biomedicine Program as part of Next Generation ImmunoTherapy Madrid, a consortium of basic and clinical groups.
PhD Position (Predoctoral Contract) Job Description
The work combines immunology, molecular and cellular engineering, tumour biology, advanced microscopy and preclinical models, with the goal of a therapeutic candidate for patients with refractory or relapsed B-cell malignancies, including aggressive paediatric cancers.
In addition, the lab created and leads an original 4th-generation CAR platform and has clinical collaborators.
Educational Requirements and Eligibility For Cancer Immunotherapy PhD Position
- A bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedicine or a related field.
- A Master’s degree (or equivalent) that gives access to doctoral studies, completed before the start date.
- Eligibility for a Spanish doctoral programme.
- Good written and spoken English.
Skills and Qualifications Required For Cancer Immunotherapy PhD Position
Desired skills include:
- A strong academic record.
- Previous research experience (for example a Master’s project).
- A background in immunology, cancer biology, molecular/cellular biology or haematology.
- Experience with cell culture, flow cytometry, microscopy or functional cellular assays.
Also, ability to work with animal models is needed (certification is a plus). As a result, CAR-T/CAR-NK, immune-cell engineering or preclinical cancer model experience is an advantage.
Salary and Benefits
For this Cancer Immunotherapy PhD Position, Predoctoral contract of €32,500 per year (including salary and social security costs) for 4 years.
How to Apply
Contact: [email protected]
Application Deadline: 22 November 2026, 15:00 (Madrid time)
- Planned Start Date: 7 December 2026
- Application Deadline: 22 November 2026, 15:00 (Madrid time)
- Experience: Freshers eligible – an R1 doctoral post with no minimum years stated.
Additional Information For Cancer Immunotherapy PhD Position
The student will enrol in the Molecular Biosciences PhD Programme of the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM), with an academic supervisor, and can attend consortium meetings, seminars, research stays and conferences.
Facilities: advanced flow cytometry, confocal and STED microscopy, in vivo imaging, animal facilities, high-field MRI and a genomics facility.
Selection is based on academic merit, research experience, project fit and personal skills, with possible interviews.
Looking for a Cancer Immunotherapy PhD Position in Europe? This CSIC opportunity in Madrid offers a fully funded four-year predoctoral contract worth €32,500 a year, working on new immunotherapeutic tools and CAR-T approaches for poor-prognosis cancers. If your background matches the requirements, apply before 22 November 2026. You can also explore more cancer research jobs in Europe on BioTecNika.
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