Job Information
- Organisation/Company: FUNDACIO INSTITUT D'INVESTIGACIO EN CIENCIES DE LA SALUT GERMANS TRIAS I PUJOL
- Research Field: Medical sciences » Health sciences
- Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Positions: Postdoc Positions
- Application Deadline: 20 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
- Country: Spain
- Type of Contract: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-time
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Job Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated post-doctoral fellow to join the Retrovirology and Clinical Studies Lab at IrsiCaixa as part of the IGTP, all located at Biomedical Campus Can Ruti in Badalona (Barcelona).
The selected candidate will support ongoing scientific projects in a lab with a large trajectory in the study of infectious diseases. She/he will assist in the development of strategies for HIV eradication that will require the implementation of new molecular and cell culture techniques in the team. Besides, the candidate will conduct experiments in animal models to investigate biodistribution and viral inhibition of therapeutic agents, what will require the work in Biosafety level 3 (BSL-3) facilities.
Main Responsibilities
The tasks to be carried out are related to the support of the current research in the team:
- Technical activities: The persons should be able to coordinate and perform experiments related to cell culture, molecular biology, sample and blood processing, flow cytometry, ddPCR, use of BSL-2 and BSL-3 facilities, etc.
- Complementary activities: Lab organization, protocol development, analysis of the results of the different technologies, results reporting, etc.
- Maintenance activities: Support periodic maintenance of the lab organization and coordination of the samples collected by the group.
- Training activities: attendance to the group meetings and open to learn of the research topic and improve the skills. Open to present the results in meetings.
- Coordinating experiments and cohorts from the group and updating databases.
Where to Apply
Website: https://igtp.jobs.personio.com/job/2883499#apply
Requirements
Research Field: Medical sciences » Health sciences
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- PhD Biology or a related discipline.
- Experience with cellular and molecular biology techniques in HIV field.
- Experience in flow cytometry and primary cell cultures in HIV field.
- English and Spanish language skills will be required.
- Experience in supporting scientific teams.
- Good organizational skills: tracking project data and report analysis results.
- Ability to work in a dynamic and international environment with good interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Specific Requirements
- International experience will be valued.
- Certificate and experience working with animal models will be valued.
Languages: Spanish — Level: Excellent
Languages: English — Level: Excellent
Additional Information
Benefits
- Permanent contract (Ley de la ciencia 14/2011).
- Full-time working schedule.
- Date of incorporation: estimated start date: December 1st, 2026
- Gross annual remuneration inherent to the square objected to this call, will be fixed based on the experience provided and the skills of the candidate, distributed in 12 payments.
- Flexible payment (childminding vouchers).
- 23 days holiday and 5 days for personal matters.
- Training capsules by the company.
- Be part of an excellent multidisciplinary research centre with the HRS4R badge.
- Location on the Can Ruti Campus, a first-class translational research environment in the Barcelona area, in a very stimulating scientific environment. The IGTP offers a supportive, friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.
Eligibility criteria
Interested persons must attach to the application:
- Motivation letter explaining their interest in the position.
- Updated CV.
- Contact of 2-3 references.
Selection process
Applications will be evaluated in accordance with the guiding principles and objectives of the supply systems, following the process described below:
- Curricular evaluation: analysis of the curriculum vitae to assess aspects related to training, professional career and experience in positions related to the job position under selection.
- Personal interview: once the résumé has been evaluated, the selected candidates will be called for a personal interview to verify and expand on the information detailed in the résumé and to evaluate aspects related to experience and professional skills.
Applications that do not meet the requirements, that are not included in the cases foreseen or that are not processed in accordance with the established procedure will not be considered in the selection process.
Additional comments: The call for applications will close on 20th November 2026.
Website for additional job details: https://www.irsicaixa.es/es/investigacion-e-innovacion/grupos-de-investigacion/retrovirologia-y-estudios-clinicos-grec
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: FUNDACIO INSTITUT D'INVESTIGACIO EN CIENCIES DE LA SALUT GERMANS TRIAS I PUJOL
Country: Spain
State/Province: Barcelona
City: Badalona
Postal Code: 08916
Street: Ctra de Can Ruti
Contact
State/Province: BARCELONA
City: BADALONA
Website: http://www.germanstrias.org/
Street: CTRA DE CAN RUTI/ CAMI DE LES ESCOLES S/N
Postal Code: 08916
E-Mail: mgonzalez@igtp.cat
