Postdoctoral opportunity – Juan de la Cierva 2026

Institut de Recerca Biomèdica de Lleida, Fundació Dr. Pifarré (IRBLleida); España; Vor Ort; EUR 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Institut de Recerca Biomèdica de Lleida, Fundació Dr. Pifarré (IRBLleida) offers a 3-year postdoctoral Juan de la Cierva 2026 fellowship hosted by the Vascular and Renal Translational Research Group. The project targets extracellular vesicles and molecular biomarkers for precision nephrology.

Research will combine molecular analysis of human samples with EV profiling and non-coding RNA studies to enable patient stratification and translational insights for kidney disease.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Biomedicine/Life Sciences or related areas.
• Experience in extracellular vesicle research, biomarkers or non-coding RNA is valued.
• Strong publication record and motivation for independent postdoctoral work.

Kenntnisse

extracellular vesicles

liquid biopsy

non-coding RNA

molecular biomarkers

RT-qPCR

RNA sequencing

bioinformatics

biostatistics

Ausbildung

PhD or equivalent

Tools

RNA sequencing

RT-qPCR

Bioinformatics

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Institut de Recerca Biomèdica de Lleida, Fundació Dr. Pifarré (IRBLleida) Department Vascular and Renal Translational Research Group Research Field Medical sciences » Health sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 30 Oct 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Not Applicable Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

We are looking for an excellent postdoctoral researcher interested in applying for a Juan de la Cierva 2026 fellowship, funded by the Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities (Spain), with IRBLleida as the host institution, within the Vascular and Renal Translational Research Group.

Proposed research topic: Extracellular vesicles and molecular biomarkers for precision nephrology

The project will explore the potential of extracellular vesicles and their molecular cargo as tools for molecular phenotyping, biomarker discovery and patient stratification in kidney disease.

The work will be strongly translational, combining molecular analysis of human biological samples from clinically characterized cohorts with the possibility of integrating extracellular-vesicle profiling, non-coding RNA analysis and other molecular readouts.

Requirements

Research Field Medical sciences » Health sciences Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

We seek a highly motivated and enthusiastic candidate with the PhD in Biomedicine/Life Sciences, or related areas (Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology. etc.).

We would be particularly interested in researchers with experience in some of the following areas:

• extracellular vesicle isolation, characterization and/or molecular profiling
• liquid biopsy and molecular biomarker approaches
• non-coding RNA analysis
• analysis of human serum, plasma, urine or other clinical samples
• RT-qPCR, RNA sequencing or other molecular/omics techniques
• bioinformatics, biostatistics or integration of molecular and clinical data

Hands-on experience with extracellular vesicles will be considered a strong advantage, particularly experience with EV isolation, characterization or analysis of EV-associated molecular cargo. However, candidates with a strong background in related areas such as liquid biopsy, molecular biomarkers or non-coding RNA research are also encouraged to apply.

Previous experience in kidney disease or nephrology is welcome but not essential. A strong background in molecular or translational biomedical research, a solid publication record, and motivation to develop an independent postdoctoral research profile will be highly valued.

Specific Requirements

Candidates are expected to have obtained their doctoral degree between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2026, subject to confirmation in the official Juan de la Cierva 2026 call. Applicable extensions to the eligibility period will be considered according to the conditions established in the call.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Medical sciences » Health sciences Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

Full-time, 3-year postdoctoral contract, subject to confirmation in the official Juan de la Cierva 2026 call. Salary and funding conditions will be determined in accordance with the terms established in the official call.

Deadline for expressions of interest:30 October 2026

Selection process

• Pre-selection:Candidates will be assessed based on their CV, motivation, research experience and overall suitability for the proposed project.
• Interviews:Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

Additional comments

The Institute:

IRBLleida acts as a cluster of all biomedical research carried out in Lleida and incorporates to two stakeholders that conduct health research and implement innovation policies:

• The University of Lleida (UdL) includes researchers from the Faculties of Medicine, Nursing and Physiotherapy.
• The Department of Health, includes researchers from Arnau de Vilanova University Hospital (HUAV), Santa María University Hospital (HUSM), Catalan Health Institute (ICS) and Lleida Primary Care and Community.

IRBLleida is a CERCA center, the biocluster supported and supervised by the Autonomous Government of Catalonia, and it is also accredited as a Centre of Excellence by Carlos III Health Institute (funded by Spanish Government).

We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applicants regardless gender, nationality, ethnicity or religion. IRBLleida is awarded with the 'HR Excellence in Research' from the European Commission. This recognition reflects the commitment of IRBLleida recruitment and appraisal procedures in line with the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.