Bachelor Degree

Offer Description

Appendix 1.1 - PUBLIC CALL FOR JOB VACANCY

RESOLUTION OF THE MANAGING BOARD OF THE CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SALAMANCA FOR STAFF RECRUITMENT

• Position offered: 2 Bachelor Degree
• Call reference: 26-23-APATS
• Workplace: CIC Salamanca
• Application deadline: 15 calendar days from the publication of the call for applications on the website of the Foundation

Salamanca, on September 15, 2026

The Cancer Research Foundation of the University of Salamanca is a non-profit institution, with its legal personality, private and within the autonomous community of Castile and Leon, subject to general legislation and governed by its statutes and applicable legal provisions, with full capacity to act under the tutelage of its Board of Trustees and whose purpose is to promote and carry out cancer research within Cancer Research Center. Based on the rationale of necessity set out in the following paragraph

RESOLVES

To convene a selection process for the recruitment of TWO Bachelor Degree, to join the Cancer Research Foundation of the University of Salamanca, located in the Cancer Research Centre of Salamanca, on a competitive basis, with funds available under the project: Agreement Cris Fundation "ANTIBODY-DRUG CONJUGATES FOR THE THERAPY OF HER2 POSITIVE TUMORS", whose responsible person is Atanasio Pandiella Alonso; through the recruitment system provided for in the FICUS Staff Recruitment Manual

The selection system shall respect the principles of advertisement, merit, capacity, and free competition of candidates, as well as the principles of speed and efficiency, and shall guarantee, at all times, the transparency of the selection process.

The selection system shall respect the principles of advertisement, merit, capacity, and free competition of candidates, as well as the principles of speed and efficiency, and shall guarantee, at all times, the transparency of the selection process.

1. EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT CONDITIONS

• Type of contract: Indefinite/ Research Line
• Line of research: Anti-HER2 therapies in cancer
• Foreseen start date: October 2026
• Professional category: Bacherlor Degree
• Timetable: 25 hours/ week. Part Time
• Workplace: CIC Salamanca
• Salary: II FICUS Collective Agreement
• Funding: Agreement Cris Fundation "ANTIBODY-DRUG CONJUGATES FOR THE THERAPY OF HER2 POSITIVE TUMORS"

The signing of the contract will be subject to the successful candidate's compliance with the requirements of current employment legislation. In case of non-compliance with the requirements, the next candidate will be contacted in ranking order.

2. DUTIES

The person hired will join the 15 laboratory. The main duties and tasks to be carried out within the research project/s will be, among others:

• Characterization of antibody–drug conjugates (ADCs). Preparation of ADCs.
• Studies on the mechanisms of action of ADCs.
• Analysis of ADC efficacy in vivo and in vitro.
• Mechanisms of resistance to ADCs.
• Studies aimed at identifying new therapeutic targets in cancer.
• Analysis of the cellular surfaceome.

3. REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE CALL

General Requirements:

3.1. Nationality: Hold Spanish nationality, the nationality of a member country of the European Union or be a foreigner with a residence and work permit for Spain. The signing of the contract is subject to the successful candidate's compliance with the requirements of current employment legislation. In case of non-compliance with the requirements, the next candidate will be contacted in ranking order.

3.2. Legal capacity: Be at least 18 years of age and able to enter into a contract for the provision of their work, following the provisions of Article 7 of the Workers' Statute.

3.3. Functional capacity: Not be affected by any mental or physical limitation that prevents the performance of the corresponding duties.

3.4. Authorisation: Applicants whose nationality is not Spanish must also prove they are not subject to any disciplinary sanction or criminal conviction.

3.5. Qualification: Be in possession of the degree or diploma required for the post and professional category.

Candidates with qualifications obtained abroad must prove they have the corresponding accreditation or equivalency certificate. If the process of accreditation or equivalency is ongoing, the corresponding certificate can be submitted during the time applications are being assessed.

Requirements for the position offered:

• Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Medicine, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, or Veterinary Medicine.
• Experience: Experience in the preclinical development of anticancer drugs. Knowledge of cell culture techniques and cell proliferation analysis. Knowledge of immunological techniques such as immunoprecipitation, Western blotting, and immunofluorescence. Experience working with monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies.
• Basic biochemical techniques for handling proteins and nucleic acids.
• Good command of spoken and written English.

No application will be considered unless it is accompanied by documentary proof of fulfilment of the requirements. Original documentation shall be submitted only by the person selected.

Candidates who do not meet the general and specific requirements of the position offered by the closing date for the submission of applications will not be considered.

Candidates with qualifications obtained abroad must prove they have the corresponding accreditation or equivalency certificate.

4. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

The deadline for submission of applications shall be at least 15 calendar days, except in cases where recruitment is shown to be urgent (in which case a reasonably shorter deadline shall be possible). Candidates must access the centre's website and attach all the documentation required in the call for applications so that their application can be properly evaluated. Once the process has been completed, the applicant will receive an automated e-mail confirming that their application has been successfully registered in the job offer.

The following documentation must be attached:

• Cover letter
• The candidate's curriculum vitae (CV) (include a mobile phone number and contact email address).
• Photocopy of their national identity card or legally accredited document.
• Academic qualifications and further training
• Transcript of records (if requested in the call for applications)
• Other documents explicitly requested in the call for applications (letters of recommendation, publications, etc.).

Any merit that has not been accredited with the corresponding documentation within the established deadline cannot be evaluated.

Falsification of documents or merits will lead to automatic elimination from the process.

5. EVALUATING COMMITTEE

The selection committee will be made up of at least three members: the requesting principal investigator, who will chair the committee, and two experts in the field of the work to be carried out, with a qualification equal to or higher than that required for the position offered.

6. SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process shall consist of two stages:

• STAGE I: FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS AND STAGE OF ANALYSING AND EVALUATING THE CURRICULUM VITAE AND EXPERIENCE (UPTO 25 POINTS): in this phase, an evaluation of the qualifications and professional requirements established in the call for applications will be carried out.

Candidates with disabilities or belonging to disadvantaged groups may voluntarily indicate this in the corresponding box provided on the application form of the job offer.

Once the selection process has been completed, in the event of a tie between candidates, the FICUS will decide in favour of the application presented by candidates belonging to a disadvantaged group, applying this as a tiebreaker.

CV- Candidate's Profile - Academic Qualifications — Maximus score per section

Any training the candidate may have in subjects related to the activities performed in the position offered and languages will be considered as an asset. 10 points

Experience-Professional merits related to the functions or activity to be carried out. — Maximus score per section

Professional experience in similar positions and the candidate's suitability to perform the duties specified in the offer will be evaluated.

Any experience within a mobility programme such as, for example, stays in other countries or regions or other research contexts (public or private), work experience related to research (management, transfer of results, etc.), or experience in virtual mobility, will be considered as a valuable contribution to the professional development of a researcher and will be taken into account in the evaluation of the application.

15 points

• STAGE II Interview (25 points): Candidates who have obtained at least 12.5 points in STAGE I will be called for a personal interview with the Selection Committee, which may take place in person or online. This interview will cover the requirements set out in the call for applications.

Interview — Maximus score per section

Result of the interview — 25 points

The recruitment of research/technical staff by the Foundation shall follow the principles of the OTMR policy set out in the European Charter for Researchers: Transparent, open, and merit-based recruitment. (Available at: https://www.cicancer.org/about-cic/hrs4r)

The recruitment of research/technical staff by the Foundation is in accordance with the Foundation's Equality Plan. (Available at: https://www.cicancer.org/about-cic/equality-plan)

The Foundation, for duly motivated reasons of interest to the organisation, may withdraw at any time from the resolution of this call for applications.

7. RESOLUTION OF THE CALL

The deadline for resolution of the call will be one month from the end of the deadline for submission of applications and will be published on the Foundation's website.

The call for applications may be declared void if the evaluating committee considers that none of the candidates meets the requirements of the post, and will publish this situation on the website.

8. COMPLAINTS AND/OR APPEALS

Complaints, allegations, or disputes deriving from the Recruitment Proposal must be presented within 3 calendar days, once the resolution has been published on the centre's website. Complaints shall be sent by e-mail: rrhh_cic@usal.es, referring to the vacancy, name, and surname(s) of the candidate. The complaints Selection Committee shall resolve complaints.

9. DATA PROTECTION

FICUS has adopted the necessary technical measures to maintain the required level of security, depending on the nature of the personal data processed and the circumstances of the processing.

Following the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of 27 April 2016 (GDPR) and Organic Law 3/2018 of 5 December on the Protection of Personal Data and Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD), the personal data collected from the interested party shall be processed under the responsibility of the CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SALAMANCA for the evaluation of applications and will be kept for as long as there is a mutual interest in doing so. Data will not be disclosed to third parties, except under legal obligation. Applicants may exercise their rights to access, rectify, transfer, and delete data and to limit and oppose its processing by contacting Campus Miguel de Unamuno, s/n - 37007 Salamanca (Salamanca). Email: cicancer@usal.es. Any data processing that does not comply with the regulations in force may be contested before the supervisory authority at www.aepd.es. DPO contact details: datos@sesoluciones.es

By applying, the person concerned consents to the processing of their data to participate in the selection process and for sending/receiving communications related to the same.

The purpose of data processing is to manage the application, to carry out the selective process, and any other purpose deriving from said process.

Signed: General Manager of the Foundation

Where to apply

• Website: https://www.cicancer.org

Requirements

• Research Field: Biological sciences
• Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Medicine, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, or Veterinary Medicine.
• Experience: Experience in the preclinical development of anticancer drugs. Knowledge of cell culture techniques and cell proliferation analysis. Knowledge of immunological techniques such as immunoprecipitation, Western blotting, and immunofluorescence. Experience working with monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies.
• Basic biochemical techniques for handling proteins and nucleic acids.
• Good command of spoken and written English.

Specific Requirements

• Characterization of antibody–drug conjugates (ADCs). Preparation of ADCs.
• Studies on the mechanisms of action of ADCs.
• Analysis of ADC efficacy in vivo and in vitro.
• Mechanisms of resistance to ADCs.
• Studies aimed at identifying new therapeutic targets in cancer.
• Analysis of the cellular surfaceome.
• Languages: ENGLISH
• Level: Good
• Research Field: Biological sciences

Additional Information

Benefits

• Working conditions:
• Full time temporal contract with salary according to both experience and labor-approved stipend scales.
• Measures to reconcile work and family life (maternity and paternity leave, flexible schedule working hours, teleworking, 22 working days of paid holidays, 5 leave days for personal matters, among others).
• A rich scientific environment that fosters interdisciplinary and high-quality research in cancer and its common morbidities.

Opportunities for professional development: wide program of scientific seminars by foreign and Spanish speakers, internal seminars, mobility grants, professional development orientation, and mentoring programs for master, Ph.D. and postdoctoral researchers

Eligibility criteria

FICUS ensures the utmost rigor in the application of the principles of equality, merit and ability in public employment and current rules on data protection. In line with this, FICUS follows the principles set forth by both the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the Open, Transparent and Merit- based Recruitment of Researchers (OTM-R) policy.

FICUS is a center that advocates equal job opportunities for men and women, foreign and national, and promote nondiscrimination by reason of age, race or ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, language, disability, political orientation or social or economic conditions.

Selection process

For more details see the official call (in Spanish) https://www.cicancer.org/professional-careers/job-offers/job-offers-ficus-ofertas-de-empleo-ficus/open-positions

Please send the application form, your CV, a cover letter explaining your interest in the project and reference letter from recent to: https://www.cicancer.org/jobs-offers-public-procurement/job-offers-ofertas-de-empleo/open-positions

Shortlisted applicants might be invited for a Skype or personal interview by the Recruitment Committee.

We will interview at least the 3 candidates with the highest score, if 3 or more candidates will score more than 12.5 points (PHASE I). The candidate that will be hired will be the one with the highest score selected among all the candidates with a global score.

Additional comments

Scientific activities will be carried out at the Centro de Investigación del Cáncer / Cancer Research Center (CIC) that is located in the city of Salamanca (Spain).

The CIC is one of the international-leading research centers in Spain in terms of scientific output, carrying out innovative biomedical research related to cancer and other high-incidence diseases at the basic, translational, and clinical level (www.cicancer.org/en). It houses 27 research laboratories, ten technical units, and ≈220 research and administration staff. The CIC is located in a rather active biomedical campus that encompasses a University Hospital with an associated Health Research Institute, two additional USAL-ran Research Institutes (Neurosciences and Functional Genomics), all the Biomedical schools (Medicine, Pharmacology, Biology, Biotechnology), and an adjacent Scientific/Industrial Campus where ten start-up companies have been established. The CIC trains, in close association with the USAL, master, graduate, and post-doctoral students in average per year. Given its close connection with patient-associated initiatives, the CIC has been recognized as a Health Centre by the Castilla-León Health System (SACYL; Reg. #5-14-0001). With this accreditation, the CIC can carry out Hospital-like tasks (diagnostic, Hospital-associated clinical trials). Many of the CIC research groups have stable collaborations with biopharmaceutical companies.

In addition to standard administration, human resources and maintenance units, the CIC has a number of specialized technical facilities for Diagnostic Molecular Pathology, Genomics & Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Flow Cytometry, Advanced Microscopy, Structural Biology and Scientific Communication. It also has an adjacent Animal Experimentation and Transgenic Facility. All these facilities are fully certified by Bureau Veritas (ISO9001 and ISO 45001), which allow them to carry out fully licensed technical services. Unlike the case of most facilities in academic centers, the CIC technical units have been developed with the goal of providing service to both indoor and outdoor scientists, academic and healthcare institutions, and the biopharmaceutical industry. In addition, these units have as one of their goals to help disseminating new technologies, either by organizing courses or by participating in nationwide technological platforms (i.e., the Spanish Institute of Proteomics-ProteoRed initiative).

• Website for additional job details: https://www.cicancer.org

Work Location(s)

• Number of offers available: 2
• Company/Institute: Fundación Investigación del Cáncer Universidad de Salamanca
• Country: Spain

Contact

• State/Province: Salamanca
• City: Salamanca
• Website: http://www.cicancer.org/es
• Street: Campus Miguel de Unamuno
• Postal Code: 37007
• E-Mail: rrhh_cic@usal.es