Postdoctoral Researcher for Group B Projects [Ref. RRHH-26/034]

Euraxess; Zaragoza; Presencial; EUR 28.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Aragon Health Research Institute Foundation (IIS Aragon) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Group B Projects focusing on ex vivo organ perfusion. The role involves cannulation of porcine organs and perfusion workflows under supervision, with training in perfusion techniques.

Starting July 22, 2026, with an end period of August 1, 2026, the project requires an MD and PhD along with at least 12 months of related research experience in organ perfusion and related methods.

Formación

• English language proficiency (reading, writing, speaking)
• Spanish language proficiency (oral and written)
• MD degree or equivalent in Medicine and Surgery
• PhD in Biomedical Sciences with research background

Responsabilidades

• Assist cannulation of porcine organs from slaughterhouses under supervision
• Participate in cannulation and extraction of porcine organs from animal models per protocols
• Support training in extraction and cannulation of porcine kidneys and livers for staff
• Perfuse isolated organs (liver, kidney) ex vivo using advanced perfusion machines

Conocimientos

English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Educación

MD (Medicine and Surgery)

PhD in Biomedical Sciences

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company Fundación IIS Aragón Research Field Medical sciences » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 1 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Amsterdam) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 22 Jul 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number Ref. RRHH-26/034 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Reference number: HR-26/034

Resolution of July 22, 2026, of the Aragon Health Research Institute Foundation (IIS Aragon), announcing a Postdoctoral Researcher position for Group B Projects [Ref. RRHH-26/034]

Required requirements:

• Degree in Medicine and Surgery or equivalent.
• Doctoral degree in the area of Biomedical Sciences.
• Twelve months of experience in research with perfusion, preservation or maintenance of ex vivo organs in normothermic perfusion machines.

The main functions to be developed are:

• Collaboration in the cannulation of porcine organs from slaughterhouses, under the supervision of the Project Manager or the Unit Manager.
• Participation in the cannulation and extraction of porcine organs from animal models, following established research protocols.
• Support in training in the extraction and cannulation of porcine kidneys and livers for platform and IISA staff.
• Performing perfusion of isolated organs (liver, kidney) ex vivo in advanced perfusion machines.

Start Period: Wednesday, July 22, 2026

End Period: 23:59 PM on Saturday, August 1, 2026

a) Training and knowledge relevant to the advertised position (0-20 points)

• Official training and certification for the use of laboratory animals (current functions in accordance with the applicable Royal Decree on animal experimentation) (0-10 points).
• Additional training and specialized courses in perfusion techniques, extracorporeal organ preservation, or experimental surgery (0-10 points).

b) Professional experience: Assesses the extent to which the candidate has developed skills and responsibilities throughout their professional career that are relevant to the advertised position (0-40 points):

• Experience in ex vivo organ perfusion, preservation, or maintenance using tubing, pumps, or normothermic/subnormothermic perfusion systems (0-10 points).
• Experience handling large animal models (porcine or similar), including cannulation techniques, organ procurement, or experimental surgery (0-10 points).
• Experience in the isolation, processing, and culture of primary cell lines (human or animal), as well as the handling of liver or kidney tissue samples (0-10 points).
• Experience with analytical and tissue characterization techniques applied to biomedical research or regenerative medicine projects (including histology, microscopy, biochemistry, or molecular biology) (0-10 points).

c) Competencies and skills for the position (0-25 points):

• Proficiency in computing and bioinformatics tools, including specialized research databases and software (e.g., Ensembl, Fiji, NCBI, KEGG Pathway and Gene Ontology (GO) Analysis, SPSS, etc.) (0-10 points).
• Experience operating bioreactors and tissue/organ perfusion machines (0-5 points).
• English proficiency (reading, speaking, and writing) (0-10 points).

Specific Requirements

Required qualifications:

• Degree in Medicine and Surgery (M.D.) or equivalent.
• Ph.D. in the field of Biomedical Sciences.
• At least 12 months of research experience in the perfusion, preservation, or maintenance of ex vivo organs using normothermic machine perfusion systems.

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Languages SPANISH Level Excellent

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

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