Fuente: CIAL. Instituto de Investigación de Ciencias de la Alimentación Lugar: Destacadas  
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



 
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.