2026_154_POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER JUNIOR

FUNDACIO INSTITUT D'INVESTIGACIO EN CIENCIES DE LA SALUT GERMANS TRIAS I PUJOL; Spain; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

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Job summary

FUNDACIO INSTITUT D'INVESTIGACIO EN CIENCIES DE LA SALUT GERMANS TRIAS I PUJOL is seeking a post-doctoral fellow to join the Retrovirology and Clinical Studies Lab at IrsiCaixa on the Can Ruti Biomedical Campus in Badalona (Barcelona).

The candidate will support ongoing HIV-related projects, develop new molecular and cell culture strategies, and perform experiments in HIV biology, including work in BSL-3 facilities. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• PhD in biomedical science or related field required.
• Experience in infectious diseases or HIV research is valued.
• Experience with animal models and BSL-3 is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform cell culture, molecular biology, and sample processing.
• Conduct experiments in HIV-related projects and report results.
• Maintain lab organization and develop protocols.
• Train and coordinate group activities and share findings.
• Manage data, databases and cohort updates for the team.

Skills

Cell culture

Molecular biology

Flow cytometry

ddPCR

BSL-3 facilities

Animal models

English

Spanish

Lab coordination

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Biomedical Sciences

Job description

FUNDACIO INSTITUT D'INVESTIGACIO EN CIENCIES DE LA SALUT GERMANS TRIAS I PUJOL

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.
• 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

• 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.
• 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.

Additional comments

The call for applications will close on 20th November 2026.

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 Geofield

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