The Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL) invites expressions of interest from outstanding postdoctoral researchers to apply for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026.
CIAL is a leading research institute in food science, offering a highly interdisciplinary environment, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and strong participation in European research programs, including Horizon Europe. The institute conducts cutting-edge research on the relationships between food, nutrition, and health, with a focus on translating scientific knowledge into societal and industrial impact.
Research Lines
| Topic | Research Line |
| 1 | Bridging Obesity and cognitive decline: MFGM as a bioactive carrier of DHA and CLnA against neuroinflammation |
| 2 | Food formulation as a driver of oral microbiota modulation and its impact on digestion, sensory perception, and brain-mediated emotional eating responses |
| 3 | From Oral Physiology and Processing to Personalised Nutrition: Understanding Flavour Perception for Tailored Food Design |
| 4 | Co creation and development of high nutrient density, GLP 1 friendly foods for metabolic health |
| 5 | Reprogramming immunity as a preventive strategy to reverse food allergy |
| 6 | Neuroprotective activities of edible and/or medicinal mushrooms |
| 7 | Effect of plant and dairy based fermented beverages on gut health |
Candidate Profile
Applicants should have a strong research track record and expertise aligned with one of the targeted topics, as well as the potential to develop a competitive MSCA proposal. Candidates must meet MSCA eligibility criteria.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should send their expression of interest to internacional.CIAL@cial.uam-csic.es by 15 June 2026. To ensure your application is managed appropriately, please follow these guidelines:
- Email subject line: MSCA-PF Hosting Call 2026 – Topic [#] – Applicant Name
- Required documents:
- Curriculum vitae
- A brief research idea (max. 1 page) aligned with the selected topic
The Hosting Call is coordinated by the International Projects Department.