189841 Research staff with a university degree (non-PhD)

Universidade de Vigo; España; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Universidade de Vigo seeks a Researcher to lead development and application of high-throughput sequencing and molecular techniques to study immune responses in fish. You will participate in animal sampling and in vivo assays as needed, and contribute to new methodology development.

The role includes preparing lab spaces and materials, and drafting reports and scientific publications based on experimental results.

Qualifications

• Academic background and training in molecular biology, immunology or genetics.
• Experience in research laboratories with ability to work autonomously.
• Experience with high-throughput sequencing techniques and data analysis.
• Experience with immunology, vaccines, cell culture, and genetic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Apply high-throughput sequencing, cellular and molecular techniques to evaluate immune responses in fish.
• Assist in animal sampling and in vivo assays as needed.
• Develop and optimize new methodologies.
• Prepare laboratory organization and materials for experiments.
• Prepare reports, communications and scientific publications.

Skills

Molecular biology

Immunology

Genetics

Bioinformatics

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Bioinformatics tools

Sequencing platforms

Job description

C03 Biochemistry, Genetics, and Immunology

Organisation/Company Universidade de Vigo Department C03 Biochemistry, Genetics, and Immunology Research Field Chemistry » Biochemistry Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 18 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 189841 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Development and application of high-throughput sequencing, cellular, and molecular techniques to evaluate immune responses in fish, primarily focusing on the analysis of adaptive immunity.

Participation animal sampling and in vivo assays, when necessary.

Development and optimization of new methodologies.

Preparation and organization of the laboratory and the materials required for experimental activities.

Preparation of reports, communications, and scientific publications.

Item 01: Academic Background and Further Training. English proficiency (punctuation: 30)

Item 02: Previous experience in research laboratories, demonstrating the ability to work autonomously and independently. Preferably in the field of Molecular Biology, Immunology or Genetics. Certification for working with animals (levels A, B, C, and D), especially fish (punctuation: 20)

Item 03: Experience in high-throughput sequencing techniques, bioinformatics, and large-scale data analysis. (punctuation: 15)

Item 04: Experience in immunology, particularly in vaccine development and evaluation. Proficiency in Molecular Biology and Genetic techniques. Experience in cell culture. (punctuation: 20)

Item 05: Personal interview. The interview will be conducted only with those 3 candidates who, in the sum of the merits, reach a minimum of 50 points (punctuation: 15)

Additional Information

1900 € (including the apportionments of extra payments)