A 4-year predoctoral training contract is offered for the completion of a doctoral thesis at the Center for Metabolomics and Bioanalysis (CEMBIO), Faculty of Pharmacy, San Pablo CEU University, within the framework of the project: ADVANCED DEVELOPMENTS AND STRATEGIES FOR CURRENT CHALLENGES: UNCOVERING HIDDEN INFORMATION IN METABOLOMICS (CHALLENGEMET), whose objective is to improve and consolidate methodologies, expand the amount of information obtained, and enhance the understanding of biological mechanisms underlying health and disease conditions through metabolomics and lipidomics. Job responsibilities:* Conducting research tasks related to the project: Preparation of biological samples and metabolite analysis by mass spectrometry coupled with chromatographic techniques and related methods, data processing and reprocessing using innovative strategies, interpretation and discussion of results. Reading and writing scientific and outreach texts. * Preparation and defense of a doctoral thesis. * Participation in meetings, seminars, and scientific dissemination activities. * Integration into a multidisciplinary and highly competitive team with international recognition. * Collaboration with leading research groups in their respective fields. Educational requirements:* Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Bioinformatics, Biomedicine, or related sciences that qualifies the candidate for doctoral studies. * Not having previously held a predoctoral contract for more than 12 months. * Knowledge of bioinformatics will be valued. * Proficiency in English at C1 level or equivalent is required. Conditions* Type of contract: Predoctoral (Article 21 of Law 14/2011, of June 1, and Royal Decree 103/2019, of March 1). * Start date: The first day of the corresponding month. * Duration: Up to 4 years. * Working hours: Full-time. * Salary: The call establishes in its article 12.4 the minimum remuneration for predoctoral contracts. * Workplace: Center for Metabolomics and Bioanalysis (CEMBIO), Faculty of Pharmacy, San Pablo CEU University. Required documentation* Updated CV. * Academic transcript. * Motivation letter. * Certificate of English proficiency (optional)