Researcher (Junior) – Brain Health and Resilience Valencia Challenge (BHRVC)

Institution: Universidad Católica de Valencia (Spain)

Funded by: Generalitat Valenciana – Proyectos Consolidados AICO 2025

Start date: February 2026

Duration: 14 months

Position type: Full-time

Project Description

This position is funded by the GVA AICO 2025 Consolidated Research Project, as part of the broader Brain Health and Resilience Valencia Challenge (BHRVC). The project investigates cognitive ageing, neuroplasticity and multimodal markers of brain health, integrating linguistic, neuropsychological and biological measures.Please see: https://saludcerebral.ucv.es

How to apply:

Send a motivation letter and a CV to [email protected] Due 08/01/2026

Duties and Responsibilities

The selected postdoctoral researcher will contribute to key scientific and operational tasks, including:

• Data recruitment
• Neuropsychological assessment and administration of cognitive and behavioural tasks.
• Preparation and dissemination of scientific publications and conference presentations.
• Supervision and mentoring of junior researchers, master students and research assistants.
• Coordination of participant recruitment, fieldwork and quality-control procedures.
• Contribution to FAIR/GDPR-compliant data management and project documentation.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Psychology, with specialisation in Neuroscience, Psychobiology, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in Neuropsychology and human research protocols.
• Competence in scientific writing and dissemination.
• Fluency in Spanish and English (oral and written).

Desirable Skills

• Experience in psychobiological sampling or biomarker protocols.
• Familiarity with ageing research, cognitive biomarkers or neuroplasticity.
• Experience supervising students or junior researchers.

We Offer

• Integration in a dynamic team within the BHRVC strategic initiative.
• Participation in interdisciplinary research with strong translational orientation.
• Opportunities for publication, training and collaboration with clinical and academic partners.
• Access to university clinical facilities and certified laboratories.