🚀 Postdoctoral Position Opportunity: Juan de la Cierva 2026 Call for Applications!

Instituto Universitario de Investigación de Recursos Agrarios (INURA) · Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain

The CAMIALI Research Group (Food Quality and Microbiology), part of the Institute for Research on Agricultural Resources (INURA) at the University of Extremadura (Spain), is seeking outstanding postdoctoral candidates in Food Science & Technology (or related fields) to apply for the upcoming Juan de la Cierva 2026 fellowship program funded by the Spanish State Research Agency (AEI).🔬 Research Lines:

Food Biopreservation
Microbiological and physicochemical quality of traditional cheeses
Valorisation of food industry by-products (functional bioactive compounds)
Non-destructive techniques for food quality control
Culture-independent techniques (metagenomics) applied to food safety and quality💡 Why apply with our group? The host research team accounts for 50% of the overall evaluation score. The CAMIALI group has consistently achieved scores above 45/50 points over the last 3 call editions, ensuring a highly competitive environment for your application.📋 Key Fellowship Details: 🔹 Duration: 3-year postdoctoral contract 🔹 Salary: €35,700 gross per year 🔹 Application Window: November 12 to December 3, 2026 🔗 Official Call Info: https://www.aei.gob.es/convocatorias/buscador-convocatorias/ayudas-contratos-juan-cierva-2026/convocatoria🎯 Target Candidate Profile: To ensure high competitiveness (the cutoff score in the 2025 call was 89.70/100 points), we are looking for candidates with:1️⃣ PhD Degree: Awarded after January 1, 2024. 2️⃣ Strong Publication Track Record: More than 15 JCR-indexed journal articles. 3️⃣ International Mobility & Impact: Research stays at international centres, active participation in competitive R&D projects, and contributions to international scientific conferences.📩 How to Apply / Express Interest: If you meet are interested in joining our team, please send your full CV to Prof. Santiago Ruiz-Moyano (Director of INURA; 🆔 Scopus ID: 24068854900):📧 Contact Email: dir_inura@unex.es 🌐 INURA Website: https://www.iuinura.es/