2026-030-01 Posdoctoral Researcher

Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO); Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Restaurant vouchers

Transport allowance

Medical insurance

Baby daycare voucher

Flexible working hours

24 days of holidays

6 personal days

Subsidized language courses

Access to Urban Sports Club

Weekly physiotherapy sessions

Descripción de la vacante

Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO) is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Barcelona, Spain. This role requires expertise in molecular and cellular biology, particularly related to cancer research. The successful candidate will engage in groundbreaking research focused on understanding cell cycle regulation in cancer cells. Responsibilities include utilizing advanced technologies and contributing to integrative biology projects. This full-time position offers a supportive work environment with flexible hours, generous vacation time, and professional development opportunities.

Formación

• Strong background in molecular and cellular biology and cancer research.
• Experience in advanced experimental and analytical approaches.
• Familiarity with cancer cell models and patient-derived models.

Responsabilidades

• Contribute to integrative biology projects involving cell cycle pathways.
• Utilize single-cell technologies and high-content screening.
• Conduct microscopy-based approaches and functional assays.

Conocimientos

Molecular biology

Cellular biology

Cancer research

Mammalian cell culture

Single-cell technologies

High-content screening

Microscopy

Functional genomic screening

Data analysis (genomic/transcriptomic)

Cell cycle regulation

Educación

PhD in a relevant field

Descripción del empleo

Position Title: Postdoctoral Researcher

Reference: 2026-030-01

Application deadline: 29/05/2026

Number of vacancies: 1

About Us

The Cancer Cell Cycle Group led by Dr. Marcos Malumbres at the Vall d´Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO) is growing. Our lab focuses on the basic mechanisms that control cell differentiation and proliferation, and their implications in pathology. We aim to decipher the mechanisms that drive tumour cell proliferation with a patient‑focused perspective, exploring therapeutic opportunities by inhibiting critical cell cycle regulators.

Find more about our research at https://malumbreslab.org/ and https://vhio.net/pf/cancer-cell-cycle-group/.

Job Description

We seek enthusiastic postdoctoral researchers with a strong background in molecular and cellular biology and cancer research. The successful candidate will contribute to an integrative biology project combining advanced experimental and analytical approaches to study the dynamic regulation of key cell cycle pathways in cancer cells. This will involve single‑cell technologies, high‑content screening, microscopy‑based approaches, and functional assays.

Applicants should have advanced skills in mammalian cell culture, cancer cell models, organoids or patient‑derived models, microscopy, high‑content imaging, single‑cell analysis, functional genomic or drug screening, genomic or transcriptomic data analysis, cell cycle regulation, and cancer biology.

Application Instructions

• Motivation letter detailing research interests and relevant experience
• Complete CV including contact details and a list of publications
• Applications must be submitted through Teamtailor.

Additional Information

• The possibility of developing your professional career in a competitive environment.
• Being part of a center that is constantly developing and collaborating with leading teams.
• A diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes people regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation.
• A commitment to sustainability through our GreenVhio program.

Conditions

• Postdoctoral contract under the Science Law; the fellowship contract PID2024-161681OB‑I00 is funded by MICIU/AEI/FEDER.
• Full‑time position, 37.5 hours per week.
• Salary according to qualifications and experience following VHIO pay scales.
• Flexible remuneration program including restaurant vouchers, transport, medical insurance, and a baby daycare voucher.
• Flexible working hours and measures to balance work, family, and personal life; promotion of gender equality as established in the VHIO collective agreement.
• 24 days of holidays and 6 personal days.
• Fully subsidised Catalan, Spanish, or English courses.
• Access to the Urban Sports Club at great prices.
• Access to weekly physiotherapy sessions at the office, offered at a reduced price for the team.

VHIO endorses the Requirements and Principles of the European Charter for Researchers, the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers promoted by the European Commission, and follows Equal Opportunities policies.