2026_139_JUNIOR RESEARCHER

IGTP Retreat; Badalona; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

IGTP Retreat is seeking a Junior Researcher to support the Diagnostic Technology Innovation Research Line within the Innovation in Respiratory Infections and Tuberculosis group. The role involves microbiology lab tasks, active participation in clinical studies, and on-site work across multiple clinical locations.

Ideal candidates have a biosciences health-related degree and a master’s in biosciences with focus areas such as tropical diseases or One Health, plus experience in clinical

Qualifications

• Degree in biosciences or health-related biology.
• Master studies in biosciences, especially tropical diseases or One Health.

Responsibilities

• Participate in microbiology laboratory tasks.
• Play an active role in clinical studies of the research line.
• Work on the ground at different clinical sites.

Skills

Clinical microbiology

Rapid tests

Healthcare field work

Field research (Africa)

Statistical software

Cultural competence

English (Advanced C1)

Travel availability

Independent work

Education

Biosciences health-related degree

Masters in Biosciences (Tropical Diseases / One Health)

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a Junior Researcher to give support into the Diagnostic Technology Innovation Research Line from Innovation in Respiratory Infections and Tuberculosis research group.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participation in microbiology laboratory tasks.
• Have an active role in the clinical studies of the research line.
• Working on the ground of different clinical sites.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

DEGREES

• Degree in a Biosciences Health-related discipline (biology or similar)
• Master studies in Biosciences (especially in Tropical Diseases or One Health disciplines)

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in clinical microbiology, especially in respiratory infections
• Previous participation in national and/or international research projects
• Experience in rapid tests for infectious diseases and its applicability
• Knowledge in healthcare, especially in field work and/or vulnerable population
• Previous experience in field research, especially in African countries
• Experience in managing statistical software packages
• Knowledge about the role of individual culture background in healthcare attention
• Good knowledge of English (preferably Advance C1 level)

COMPETENCES

• Excellent organizational skills
• Interest in field research in low-middle income countries
• Availability to travel
• Flexible attitude to work and with minimum supervision

WHAT WE OFFER

• 12 months of a half-time contract (20h/week)
• The period is starting first weeks of November 2026
• The annual remuneration inherent in the position that is the subject of this call will be set based on the experience provided and the aptitudes of the candidate, distributed in 12 payments.
• Flexible payment (childminding vouchers).
• 23 vacation days and 5 days for personal matters.
• Training capsules paid by the company.
• Be part of an excellent multidisciplinary research center 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.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

https://www.germanstrias.org/en/research/infectious-diseases/3/innovation-in-respiratory-infections-and-tuberculosis-diagnosis.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

The call for applications will close on 26th of October 2026