Postdoctoral Fellowships in Cancer Research at Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) – Spain

Summary

The Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) is offering four fully funded three-year postdoctoral fellowships in cancer research. These positions are based in Madrid, Spain, within the Training department, focusing on Biological Sciences. Successful candidates will conduct research across all areas of cancer research within CNIO's scientific environment. Applicants must hold a PhD obtained after January 2018 and have at least one first-author paper published or accepted in a leading international peer-reviewed journal in Medicine & Life Sciences. Good English-language skills are also required. The fellowships offer a full-time employment contract under Spanish law, with remuneration discussed upon selection. The application deadline is 10 October 2026.

Key Facts

Department	Training department
Position Type	Postdoctoral Fellowships
Discipline	Biological Sciences
Research Area	cancer research
Degree Required	PhD or equivalent doctoral degree
Experience	At least one first-author paper published or accepted in a leading international peer-reviewed journal in Medicine & Life Sciences
Salary	Remuneration is determined according to the terms of the philanthropic funding and will be discussed with the successful applicant.
Funding	philanthropic funding
Contract Duration	three-year
Language	English
Deadline	2026-10-10
Employer Address	C/Melchor Fernández Almagro 3, 28029 Madrid, Spain

About the Project

The postdoctoral fellows will conduct research in cancer-related fields at the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO). The call is open to all areas of cancer research, allowing successful candidates to undertake research within the Centre's broad scientific environment. The specific research projects will be determined by the candidates' interests and alignment with CNIO's scientific focus.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research in cancer-related fields

Required Skills

• Good English-language skills

Who Should Apply

Researchers holding a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree obtained after January 2018, with at least one first-author publication in a leading international peer-reviewed journal in Medicine & Life Sciences, and good English-language skills, who are interested in pursuing postdoctoral research in any area of cancer research.

Benefits

• Fully funded three-year research contract
• Full-time employment contract under Spanish law
• Entitlement to the benefits available to CNIO employees

About the Employer

The Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) is a global Centre of Excellence located in Madrid, Spain. It offers postdoctoral contracts and employment governed by Spanish law.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the duration of the postdoctoral fellowships?

Each fellowship provides a fully funded three-year research contract.

What are the eligibility requirements for applicants?

Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree obtained after January 2018, have at least one first-author paper published or accepted in a leading international peer-reviewed journal in Medicine & Life Sciences, and possess good English-language skills.

Where are the positions located?

The positions are located at FSP CNIO in Madrid, Spain, specifically at C/Melchor Fernández Almagro 3, 28029 Madrid.

What is the application deadline?

The application deadline is 10 October 2026 at 23:59 Europe/Madrid time.

How many postdoctoral positions are available?

Four postdoctoral fellowship positions are available.

What is the working schedule for these positions?

These are full-time positions with a working schedule of 37.5 hours per week.