💼 Full-Time Position

Postdoctoral Researcher In Synthetic Light-Gated Actuators For Neuronal Optogenetics (Castelldefels)

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ICFO
📍 castelldefels, kingdom of spain, Spain
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Location
castelldefels, Spain
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Posted
June 19, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

ICFO is a research center located in the Mediterranean Technology Park in the metropolitan area of Barcelona, employing approximately 500 people, including researchers, PhD students, and operational staff. In its field of specialization, ICFO is consistently ranked among the highest-quality research institutions worldwide.
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We are seeking a highly motivated researcher to develop next-generation neuronal actuators based on light-gated ion channels. The adequate candidate will have experience in protein engineering, preferably involving membrane proteins and channelrhodopsins. The project will combine in silico mutagenesis with structure‑guided design to identify key residues that enhance light sensitivity and photocurrent amplitude, inspired by naturally occurring photoreceptors in photosynthetic organisms. Engineered variants will be functionally ...