Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Center of Valparaíso (CINV)

The Centro Interdisciplinario de Neurociencia de Valparaíso (CINV) at the University of Valparaíso, Chile, invites applications from national and international researchers to the CINV Postdoctoral Fellowship Program 2026, within the framework of the recently awarded CINV Millennium Institute.

1. Scientific context and research focus

The CINV Millennium Institute aims to identify the mechanisms that trigger and sustain chronic neuroinflammation associated with different neurological disorders and to determine the role of neuroinflammation in the pathology of these diseases. CINV investigators use a variety of computational and experimental approaches, including genetically tractable animal models as well as multidisciplinary collaborative efforts combining expertise in genetics, behavior, glia-neuron communication, metabolism, biophysics, genomics,  bioinformatics, host-microbe communication, and biomolecular modelling to:

• Identify molecules and pathways that trigger, sustain, and propagate neuroinflammation.
• Identify novel molecular targets acting upstream of known inflammatory pathways.
• Analyze the consequences of neuroinflammation on physiology and behavior.
• Discover biomarkers to monitor disease progression and therapeutic effectiveness.
• Develop and evaluate therapeutic strategies aimed at reducing the severity of inflammation and associated symptoms, including novel drugs or drug repurposing.

2. Program objective

The CINV Postdoctoral Fellowship Program 2026 seeks to attract outstanding postdoctoral researchers to conduct research projects aligned with the scientific objectives of the CINV Millennium Institute, fostering collaboration and complementary scientific approaches.

3. Project modality

• Projects must be explicitly linked to the objectives of the CINV Millennium Institute and associated to two Principal Investigators or one Principal Investigator and one Associate Investigator of the Millenium Institute (information available at https://cinv.uv.cl/) .
• Strong emphasis will be placed on methodological and conceptual complementarity.

4. Duration and funding

• Initial duration: 12 months.
• Renewal for a second year is subject to performance evaluation.
• Salary is commensurate with research experience and accomplishments

5. Eligibility requirements

• PhD degree obtained within five years prior to the application deadline.
• Letter of commitment from a CINV Principal Investigator.

6. Required documents

1. Motivation letter.
2. Curriculum Vitae (max. 3 pages).
3. Research proposal (max. 3 pages), including:
   • Background and introduction.
   • General and specific objectives.
   • Methodology and work plan.
   • Team roles and complementarity.
   • Expected results and projections.
4. Two letters of recommendation (one from the PhD supervisor).

7. Evaluation process

Applications will be evaluated based on scientific quality, alignment with the Millennium Institute objectives, team complementarity, and applicant’s track record.

8. Application deadline and submission

• Deadline: Applications will be reviewed starting on April 30^th 2026. Further applications will be considered until positions are filled.
• Applications must be submitted electronically to: contacto@cinv.cl

For more information, visit www.cinv.cl

Centro Interdisciplinario de Neurociencia de Valparaíso (CINV)
University of Valparaíso – Chile