Research Assistant Internship 🇪🇸🧑🔬
Join an exciting research opportunity at Universidad de Almería to contribute to cutting-edge projects in health, metabolism, and exercise physiology!
💼 Internship Type
Research Assistant Internship for Erasmus students (Bachelor, Master, or PhD level).
🏢 Host Organization
Universidad de Almería, a dynamic institution leading innovative research in health and sciences.
📍 Location
Almería, Spain – a sunny coastal city with a vibrant academic community.
📆 Period
1 September 2025 – 1 September 2026.
⏳ Duration
Minimum 3 months, maximum 12 months (full-time commitment).
📚 Fields
Nursing, Sport Sciences, Biomedicine, Nutrition.
💬 Language(s)
Minimum B2 level in English and/or Spanish required for effective communication.
🎯 Eligibility Criteria (Who can apply?)
- Erasmus students at Bachelor, Master, or PhD level.
- Background in Nursing, Sport Sciences, Biomedicine, or Nutrition.
- Genuine interest in applied research in health, metabolism, and exercise physiology.
- No prior work experience required.
🧪 Responsibilities / Tasks
- Preparing and managing research databases.
- Assisting with data collection (maximal effort tests, basal metabolic rate assessments, nutritional interviews, body composition measurements, fitness tests).
- Observing or assisting with biopsy collection (based on experience and training).
- Participating in weekly seminars and research discussions.
🌟 Why to Join?
- Gain hands-on experience in translational research in physiology, metabolism, and muscle health.
- Work with an interdisciplinary team of experts in a supportive academic environment.
- Enhance your research skills and boost your career in health and sciences.
- Experience life in Almería, a beautiful Mediterranean city with a rich cultural scene.
📩 Application Info
Send your CV and cover letter to Professor Borja Martínez at borjammt@ual.es by 30 September 2025.
💰 Compensation
No financial compensation.
🌐 Official Link
For more details, contact borjammt@ual.es.
