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Last update: 9 November 2026
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Events Manager
About FEBS and the role
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact, as FEBS plans the future growth of our events programme and, in particular, the organisation of the annual FEBS Congress. This pivotal role will lead our Events team and help evolve our events programme going forwards, working with the various stakeholders who comprise the FEBS community.
FEBS events include the annual FEBS Congress, attracting up to 2,000 attendees, the FEBS Advanced Courses programme, early-career scientists meetings, events focused on education in the molecular life sciences and other society events. These events are held across Europe and neighbouring regions.
The postholder will be based remotely and preferably be resident in Germany, Spain or the UK.
Role description
Overview
Reporting to the Congress Counsellor (EC board member), the Events Manager will lead the Events team, line managing the Events Associate postholder.
Strategic:
The Events Manager will contribute, in collaboration with Congress Counsellor and FEBS Chief Administrator, to shaping FEBS future event strategy and development of the events platform for in-house event delivery.
Managerial:
The Events Manager will oversee the planning, coordination and delivery of various FEBS events, including:
– FEBS Congress and Young Scientists Forum (annually)
– FEBS Education and Training Conference (currently biennially)
– FEBS-IUBMB-ENABLE Conference (annually)
– FEBS involvement in supporting the organization of Advanced Courses
– Other in-person and online events.
Responsibilities
- Lead on developing FEBS own events platform and capabilities for future in-house events organization, including event websites, registration and abstract management and event apps;
- Lead the project management of the FEBS Congresses, working in collaboration with the other organizing parties;
- Collaborate on the marketing and promotion of FEBS events, including sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, with FEBS colleagues and local destination PCOs;
- Coordinate the scientific programme development and abstract management, in consultation with FEBS colleagues;
- Coordinate budget management and reporting for events, in consultation with the Treasurer;
- Manage the relationship with the local PCOs for all matters relating to local delivery of the event (including local accommodation and event venues);
- Lead the review cycle of FEBS events and identify opportunities for future improvements;
- Maintain clear organizational guidelines for all FEBS events and all organizational parties.
Who we are looking for
Essential
- Experienced events professional with > 5 years’ experience ideally within a PCO, agency, association or conference environment – with a proven track record planning, organizing and delivering events across Europe to a range of audiences from 100 to 1,000+ attendees;
- High proficiency using event management platforms and apps;
- Experience leading a team to deliver successful events and provide the best event experience;
- Good communication, including fluency in English, presentation and relationship skills and proven experience working with multiple stakeholders internally and externally;
- Able to work calmly under pressure to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-moving environment;
- Genuine passion for delivering inspiring events, particularly in-person event experiences;
- Knowledge and experience of delivering online events and related technology.
Desirable
- Experience of the abstract submission process is highly desirable;
- Preferably, but not essential, experience of delivering events in the membership association and/or life sciences sector;
- Degree-educated.
This role will require travel to different locations, mainly in the FEBS area, for event planning and on-site event delivery, including occasional weekends where necessary (time off in lieu is given).
Competitive salary to be agreed.
To apply: please send your CV and covering letter explaining your interest in the position, to FEBS Chief Administrator, Tom Kingsnorth: [email protected], by 1st December deadline.
All offers of employment are made subject to FEBS verifying an applicant’s right to work. FEBS is an equal opportunities employer and actively supports human rights, diversity and inclusion as well as equality legislation. All applicants for any position are assessed objectively on their individual merits. We welcome all applications. Issues of disability should only be considered against the particular requirements of the job where necessary or where applicable, given this is a remote working position.
EXTERNAL POSITIONS
Fully Funded PhD Positions at ISTA
Institution: Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA), near Vienna, Austria
Description
ISTA invites applications for fully funded positions in its 2027 PhD programme.
Research areas
Astronomy, Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry & Materials, Data Science & Scientific Computing, Earth Science, Mathematics, Neuroscience and Physics.
Requirements
Applicants should hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in one of the listed research areas or a related field.
Start date: 15 September 2027.
How to apply: Submit your application through the ISTA application portal. For questions about the application process, contact [email protected].
Deadline: 8 January 2027 at 15:00 CET for applications and changes to referee details. Referees must submit their recommendation letters by 12 January 2027 at 23:59 CET.
More information: ISTA PhD application requirements and admissions.
Postdoctoral Position (TV-L E13) in Biomedical Research and MOF-Based Drug Delivery
Institution: Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany
Description
The Chair of Inorganic Chemistry, in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine, invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral position. The project investigates the use of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) as nanocarriers for delivering enzyme inhibitors.
Key responsibilities
- Evaluate the biological performance of MOF-based nanocarriers through enzyme inhibition assays, cellular uptake studies and cytotoxicity testing.
- Work with chemists to study how nanomaterials interact with biological systems and develop MOF-based approaches for biomedical applications.
Requirements
- PhD in biology, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, chemistry or a related field.
- Experience in enzyme assays, cell culture, cytotoxicity testing or other relevant biological methods is highly desirable.
- Experience with nanomaterials and an interest in nanocarrier design and synthesis are advantages.
Start date: January 2027 or later.
How to apply: Send your application, including a CV and publication list, to Prof. Dr Hana Bunzen, Chair of Inorganic Chemistry, at [email protected].
Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
More information: Bunzen group research at the Institute of Chemistry
Postdoctoral Researchers, ERC Advanced Grant “REVOLVER”
Institution: University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Description
The Laboratory for Genomics of Long Noncoding RNA and Disease (GOLD Lab) is recruiting three Postdoctoral Researchers for the ERC-funded REVOLVER programme.
The project will apply directed evolution to long noncoding RNAs to better understand their molecular mechanisms and explore their potential as therapeutics for liver disease.
Successful candidates will lead their own research area within an interdisciplinary team working across RNA biology, evolution, genome editing and translational medicine.
Research areas
Applicants should have a PhD and a strong track record in one or more of:
- Directed evolution
- Bioengineering
- RNA biology
- Genome editing
- Computational genomics
- Evolutionary biology
- Fitness landscapes
- Machine learning for biological sequences
Salary: Competitive salary. Fully funded for up to 5 years.
Start date: March 2027 or soon after
How to apply: Send a short email outlining your relevant experience and motivation, with your CV, to [email protected] | Subject: “REVOLVER PD”
Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.
More information: GOLD Lab website
Head of Biobank (f/m/d)
Institution: St. Anna Children’s Cancer Research Institute (St. Anna CCRI), Vienna, Austria
Description
St. Anna CCRI is seeking a Head of Biobank to lead the strategic modernisation and integration of its established pediatric cancer biobank infrastructure. The role focuses on developing a state-of-the-art certified biobank connected to clinical, diagnostic and research data, supporting precision oncology and translational research.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and modernise the institutional biobank infrastructure
- Oversee biospecimen collection, processing, storage and governance
- Ensure compliance with ethical, regulatory and ISO quality standards
- Manage clinical trial-embedded biobanking activities
- Lead digital integration of biobank collections and metadata systems
- Collaborate with diagnostics laboratories, clinical trials units and research teams
- Build and lead a multidisciplinary team
- Secure funding and represent the biobank internationally
Requirements
- PhD, MD/PhD or equivalent in biomedical sciences or related field
- Several years of experience in biobanking and laboratory quality systems
- Expertise in database systems, metadata and sample lifecycle management
- Experience with regulatory frameworks for human biospecimens
- Strong leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
- Ability to work in a dynamic, technology-driven environment
- Fluency in German and English
Salary
Minimum annual gross salary: €73,000 (higher depending on qualifications and experience).
How to apply
Applicants should submit:
- CV including publication list
- List of up to five key publications
- Funding track record
- Three references
- Description of previous biobanking experience and responsibilities
Applications and questions should be sent to: [email protected]
Deadline
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
More information
For full details and application information, please visit the official website: https://ccri.at/working-at-the-ccri/job-openings/?jh=5l0wg213rq9lr6zl66uyam8phu8ougy
Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) – Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology (Dortmund, Germany)
A fully funded postdoctoral position is available in the Laboratory of Molecular Neuroscience led by Dr. Andrija Sente at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology in Dortmund, Germany. The position is available from January 2027 and is initially limited to 2 years. The successful candidate will join a vibrant, newly established research team with access to state-of-the-art core facilities for light and electron microscopy, flow cytometry, and mass spectrometry.
Project & Responsibilities:
The researcher will investigate the cell biological pathways underlying the assembly of multimeric membrane proteins using CRISPR-based genetic screens, as well as mechanistic dissection using techniques from molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry and structural biology.
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Start Date: January 2027
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Application Deadline: October 15, 2026
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Application & Contact Details: Submit a CV, a 1-page motivation letter, a 1-page project proposal, and two reference letters by October 15, 2026 to Dr. Andrija Sente ([email protected]). Informal inquiries are welcome.
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Website / Additional Information: https://www.mpg.de/26919989/postdoctoral-researcher-16-26
15 PhD Positions, MSCA Doctoral Network ORFeus
Coordinator: Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, the Netherlands, with host institutions across Europe
Description
ORFeus is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network funded by Horizon Europe (Grant Agreement No. 101309891). The network focuses on the dark proteome, particularly microproteins translated from small open reading frames (smORFs) that have historically been considered non-coding.
The 15 PhD projects are hosted across 14 institutions in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Ireland, Spain, Norway and Switzerland.
Research topics include microprotein discovery through ribosome profiling and mass spectrometry, functional characterisation using interaction mapping, thermal proteome profiling and protein design, and the role of microproteins in cancer and immunology, including immunopeptidomics. Projects range from fully experimental to fully computational.
Each doctoral candidate will carry out an individual research project, enrol in a PhD programme, complete an approximately three-month secondment with an industry or research partner, and participate in a network-wide training programme.
Positions are full-time, 36-month employment contracts under MSCA conditions.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, bioinformatics or a related field
- No doctoral degree at the time of recruitment
- Candidates must comply with the MSCA mobility rule: they must not have resided or carried out their main activity in the host country for more than 12 months during the 36 months prior to recruitment
- Candidates of any nationality are eligible
- Applicants may apply to up to three projects
Start date: 1 March 2027
How to apply: Applications must be submitted online via: orfeus-dn.eu/apply
For questions, please contact:
Simon Venneman
ORFeus Program Manager
Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology
Heidelberglaan 25
3584 CS Utrecht
The Netherlands
[email protected]
Deadline
22 October 2026, 23:59 CET
More information
For full details about the projects, host institutions and application process, please visit:
PhD Position, FPU 2026 Fellowship
Institution: Centro Andaluz de Biología del Desarrollo (CABD), Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Seville, Spain
Description
The research group led by Dr Jesús Fernández-Abascal at the Centro Andaluz de Biología del Desarrollo (CABD) is seeking candidates to prepare a joint application for an FPU 2026 predoctoral fellowship.
The laboratory uses Caenorhabditis elegans as a model organism to investigate mitochondrial stress, neuron–glia communication, ageing and neurodegeneration.
Requirements
Applicants should:
- Hold a relevant degree in life sciences.
- Meet the eligibility requirements of the FPU 2026 fellowship programme.
- Have an outstanding undergraduate academic record, preferably with a GPA of at least 9.0/10 or equivalent.
Contract and benefits
- Predoctoral contract for up to four years, conditional on obtaining the FPU fellowship.
- Research supervision and training.
- Support throughout the fellowship application process.
Application procedure
Interested candidates should submit:
- Curriculum vitae (CV).
- Motivation letter.
- Undergraduate academic transcript.
- Two reference letters, submitted with the application or sent directly by referees.
Application deadline: 30 October 2026 (laboratory selection deadline).
Start date: To be agreed following the fellowship award and university appointment procedures.
Contact
Dr Jesús Fernández-Abascal
Centro Andaluz de Biología del Desarrollo (CABD/UPO)
Building 20, Avenida Rectora Rosario Valpuesta 1
41089 Dos Hermanas, Seville, Spain
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +34 954 978 072
Further information
Postdoctoral Position, Juan de la Cierva 2026 Fellowship
Institution: Centro Andaluz de Biología del Desarrollo (CABD), Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Seville, Spain
Description
The research group led by Dr Jesús Fernández-Abascal at the Centro Andaluz de Biología del Desarrollo (CABD) is seeking postdoctoral candidates to prepare a joint application for a Juan de la Cierva 2026 fellowship.
The laboratory uses Caenorhabditis elegans to investigate mitochondrial stress, neuron–glia communication, ageing and neurodegeneration.
Requirements
Applicants should:
- Hold a PhD or expect to obtain one within the eligibility period established by the fellowship programme.
- Meet the PhD award-date and mobility requirements of the Juan de la Cierva 2026 call.
- Demonstrate a strong scientific track record, including publications and relevant research experience.
Experience in one or more of the following areas is particularly welcome:
- Caenorhabditis elegans research
- Genetics
- Microscopy
- Mitochondrial biology
- Neurobiology
Contract and benefits
- Three-year postdoctoral contract, conditional on obtaining the Juan de la Cierva fellowship.
- Minimum gross annual salary of €31,200.
- Research and mobility budget of €15,000 for the full fellowship period.
- Research supervision and support throughout the application process.
Application procedure
Interested candidates should submit:
- Curriculum vitae (CV), including publications and actual or expected PhD defence date.
- Motivation letter.
- Two reference letters, submitted with the application or sent directly by referees.
Application deadline: 30 October 2026 (laboratory selection deadline).
Start date: To be agreed following the fellowship award and university appointment procedures.
Contact
Dr Jesús Fernández-Abascal
Centro Andaluz de Biología del Desarrollo (CABD/UPO)
Building 20, Avenida Rectora Rosario Valpuesta 1
41089 Dos Hermanas, Seville, Spain
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +34 954 978 072
Further information
Predoctoral Position in Biochemistry, Metabolism and Cell Biology
Institution: Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC Barcelona), Spain
The Neurolipid Group at UIC Barcelona is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join a research project investigating the cellular and metabolic functions of Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1C (CPT1C), a protein involved in neuronal adaptation to metabolic stress and increasingly linked to cancer metabolism.
The project, entitled “Functional and mechanistic study of CPT1C in neuronal and glioblastoma models: metabolic regulation, Warburg phenotype and protein interaction networks”, will explore the role of CPT1C in glioblastoma metabolism and in the nervous system through the identification and validation of novel protein interaction networks.
The successful candidate will work in a multidisciplinary research environment combining biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, metabolism and neurobiology. Experimental approaches may include cell culture, CRISPR-based models, molecular biology techniques, protein interaction studies, metabolic assays, microscopy and bioenergetic analyses.
Your profile
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Pharmacy, Chemistry or a related discipline
• Strong academic record and motivation for research
• Interest in metabolism, neurobiology and cell biology
• Previous experience in cell culture, molecular biology, protein analysis, microscopy, metabolism, proteomics or bioenergetics is advantageous
What the position offers
• Four-year full-time PhD contract
• Training in advanced biochemical and cellular techniques
• Opportunities to attend national and international conferences
• Participation in scientific collaborations and specialised training courses
• Teaching experience of up to 60 hours per academic year within Health Sciences programmes
Applications
Interested candidates should send a brief cover letter describing their research interests, a CV and academic transcripts to:
Dr Miguel Baena
[email protected]
Application deadline: 31 October 2026
Start date: September/October 2026
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