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

EURAXESS Ireland; Zaragoza; Híbrido; EUR 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Aragon Health Research Institute Foundation (IIS Aragon) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in group B projects. The role centers on perfusion, organ cannulation, and ex vivo maintenance, with a focus on porcine organ models and established protocols.

Requirements include MD or equivalent, PhD in Biomedical Sciences, and 12+ months of relevant research experience in ex vivo organ perfusion. English and Spanish language proficiency are noted.

Formación

• Official training and certification for the use of laboratory animals (per applicable regulations).
• Additional training in perfusion techniques or experimental surgery is a plus.
• Experience with ex vivo organ perfusion using normothermic systems.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate in cannulation of porcine organs under supervision.
• Assist 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

Bioinformatics tools

Perfusion machines

English proficiency

Educación

MD or equivalent

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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