Postdoc: On-Farm Diagnostics for Pig Polyserositis

IRTA; Cerdanyola del Vallés; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

IRTA-CReSA in Bellaterra (Barcelona area) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher within the Animal Health Program to advance a rapid diagnostic platform for porcine polyserositis. The role focuses on translational research, technology transfer, and industry collaboration toward market-ready solutions.

You will lead molecular assay development, coordinate field sampling with veterinarians and pig producers, analyze data, contribute to publications, and support proposal development.

Qualifications

• PhD in Veterinary Sciences, Animal Health, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a closely related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques, particularly PCR, qPCR, and molecular diagnostics.
• Proven interest or experience in translational research, applied innovation, and technology development.
• Willingness to perform field work and sample collection on commercial pig farms.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills in multidisciplinary settings.
• Ability to collaborate with researchers, veterinarians, industry representatives, and partners.
• Good command of Spanish and/or Catalan for engagement with farms and stakeholders.
• Advanced English for publications, documentation, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, optimization, and validation of a rapid molecular diagnostic platform for porcine polyserositis.
• Coordinate field sampling campaigns with veterinarians, pig producers, and stakeholders.
• Develop and validate molecular diagnostic assays and benchmark against reference methods.
• Assess diagnostic performance: sensitivity, specificity, reproducibility, robustness, usability.
• Contribute to project planning, data analysis, reporting, publications, and dissemination.
• Support innovation and technology transfer to accelerate industrial uptake.

Skills

PCR

qPCR

Molecular diagnostics

Translational research

Field work

Teamwork

English

Spanish/Catalan

Education

PhD in Veterinary Sciences / Animal Health / Microbiology

Job description

IRTA-CReSA in Bellaterra (Barcelona area) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher within the Animal Health Program to advance a rapid diagnostic platform for porcine polyserositis. The role focuses on translational research, technology transfer, and industry collaboration toward market-ready solutions.

You will lead molecular assay development, coordinate field sampling with veterinarians and pig producers, analyze data, contribute to publications, and support proposal development.