Predoctoral Researcher in Training (PhD position) – Matrisome alterations in pituitary tumours

Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba - IMIBIC; España; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

El Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Córdoba (IMIBIC) busca un/a investigador/a predoc para realizar actividades científicas y técnicas en el marco del proyecto PEER-0028-2026.

Se realizará trabajo multi-ómico, con estudios in vitro, ex vivo e in vivo en modelos de pituitaria y manejo de cultivos celulares, además de análisis de cohortes y procesamiento de muestras tumorales humanas. Duración 30 meses a 35 h/semana, contrato predoctoral financiado.

Qualifications

• Licenciatura en Biología, Bioquímica o Biotecnología.
• Máster oficial en Biomedicina Molecular.
• Certificado en Buenas Prácticas Clínicas (ICH GCP E6 R3).
• Acreditación de categorías B y C para experimentación animal con roedores.
• Elegibilidad para el tipo de contrato ofertado: debe estar admitido en un programa doctoral antes de firmar el contrato; no poseer PhD; no haber tenido otro contrato predoctoral más de 18 meses.

Responsibilities

• Análisis multi-ómica complejos.
• Estudios funcionales in vitro, ex vivo e in vivo con modelos de pituitaria.
• Manipulación y experimentación con cultivos celulares (cultivos primarios, líneas celulares y co-cultivos).
• Análisis de grandes cohortes de pacientes con distintas patologías endocrino-metabólicas y tumorales.
• Gestión y procesamiento de muestras tumorales humanas en colaboración con el SSPA/ Biobanco.
• Desarrollo de una tesis doctoral vinculada a los objetivos del proyecto.

Education

Master en Biomedicina Molecular

Biología, Bioquímica o Biotecnología (licenciatura)

Buenas Prácticas Clínicas (ICH GCP E6 R3)

ACreditación de experimentación animal para roedores (categorías B y C)

Job description

Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba - IMIBIC

Organisation/Company Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba - IMIBIC Department GC27 – "OncObesity and Metabolism" Research Field Biological sciences Medical sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 15 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 30 Nov 2026 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

Job summary

We are seeking a professional to carry out scientific and technical activities. The main role is to perform experimental tasks for the research project PEER-0028-2026, entitled "Contribution of the alteration of matrisome components to the pathophysiology of pituitary tumours: identification of new diagnostic, prognostic and/or therapeutic targets", within the IMIBIC research group GC27 – "OncObesity and Metabolism".

• Department / Group: IMIBIC Group GC27 – "OncObesity and Metabolism"
• Number of positions: 1
• Professional category: Predoctoral researcher
• Complex multi-omics analyses.
• In vitro, ex vivo and in vivo functional studies with pituitary models.
• Dispersion, handling and experimentation with cell cultures (primary cultures, cell lines and co-cultures).
• Analysis of large patient cohorts with different endocrine-metabolic and tumour pathologies.
• Management and processing of human tumour samples in collaboration with the Andalusian Public Health System (SSPA) Biobank.
• Development of a doctoral thesis linked to the project objectives.

The successful candidate will receive training courses related to the position.

Working conditions

• Type of contract: Predoctoral training contract (Article 21 of Law 14/2011, of 1 June, on Science, Technology and Innovation, and Royal Decree 103/2019, of 1 March, approving the Statute of Predoctoral Research Staff in Training).
• Duration: 30 months (2.5 years), linked to project PEER-0028-2026 and in no case beyond its end date.
• Working hours: 100% (35 hours/week).

Funding

Employment contract funded under grant PEER-0028-2026, awarded by the Resolution of 17 September 2026 of the Directorate-General for Research, Innovation and Training of the Andalusian Regional Ministry of Presidency, Health and Emergencies, granting competitive subsidies for the funding of R&D&I in Biomedicine and Health Sciences in Andalusia, with ERDF funds (call published by Resolution of 14 November 2025, BOJA no. 224, of 20 November 2025).

This grant is funded by the Regional Ministry of Presidency, Health and Emergencies and "Co-funded by the European Union" through the ERDF Andalusia Programme 2021-2027 (85% ERDF).

Requirements

Research Field Biological sciences Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Medical sciences Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry or Biotechnology.
• Official Master's degree in Molecular Biomedicine.
• Certificate in Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP E6 R3).
• Category B and C accreditation for animal experimentation with rodents.
• Eligibility for the type of contract offered, which requires:
  • Being admitted to a doctoral programme before the contract is signed.
  • Not holding a doctoral degree (PhD).
  • Not having previously held another predoctoral training contract for more than 18 months (attach a Social Security employment history report, "vida laboral").

Specific Requirements

It is essential to submit, together with the CV (PDF format), the supporting documents proving that the minimum requirements are met and the merits to be assessed. Degrees obtained in other countries must be recognised/validated in Spain, or accompanied by a document proving their recognition/validation/homologation in Spain.

The e-mail subject line must include the reference of the call together with the applicant's NIF/NIE/passport number. Applications without the reference and the NIF/NIE/passport number will not be assessed.

Failure to meet these requirements will mean the application is not included in the selection proces

Additional Information

• Gross salary of €1,864.47 per month (including prorated extra payments).
• 30-month predoctoral training contract to develop a doctoral thesis linked to the project.
• Training courses related to the position.
• Work in an HRS4R-accredited research institute.

Eligibility criteria

• Proven experience in molecular biology/biochemistry laboratories (0.15 points/month in a group related to the research line; maximum 3 points).
• Previous training (courses/diplomas/master's degrees) in biomedical/health sciences and specialisation in bioinformatics analysis (0.25 points/course; 0.5 points/diploma or master's degree; maximum 1.5 points).
• Scientific publications (0.15 points/publication; maximum 0.5 points).
• Academic record (0.25 points for an average grade of 5 to <7; 0.5 points for ≥7 to <8; 1 point for ≥8; maximum 1 point).
• Certified English level, minimum B2 (certificate of at least B2 required: 0.5 points for B2, 1 point for C1; maximum 1 point).

Candidates are asked to break down both their tasks and the length of their professional experience in months. CVs that do not clearly and specifically state the number of months of experience or the merits to be assessed will not be considered.

Selection process

At least the three best-ranked candidates will be invited to a personal interview, assessing communication skills, aptitude for the job and abilities (maximum 3 points).

Only candidates who obtain at least 50% of the points for assessable merits will be eligible for the interview stage.

Once the position has been awarded, if the selected person declines the contract, the Selection and Evaluation Committee may award it to the next best-ranked candidate on the published list of scores.

Compatibility clause

The selected person declares that, should they carry out a second activity, prior and express authorisation of compatibility will be required. This will not entail any change to the working hours or schedule of either position and is conditional on strict compliance with both. The following link explains how to apply for compatibility if a second or third activity (public or private) is carried out in addition to this contract: Guide to incompatibilities – Junta de Andalucía

Selection policy

IMIBIC's selection policy is open, transparent and merit-based, ensuring the recruitment of the most suitable person for the position offered and guaranteeing equal opportunities and access for all, thereby making research careers more attractive. Following these principles is considered to foster the international mobility of researchers and knowledge exchange and, ultimately, to increase the quality of research.

The Principal Investigator responsible for this contract declares that the person hired will have no employment relationship with the Andalusian Public Health System (SSPA) and will not perform healthcare duties.

The Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Córdoba (IMIBIC) has adhered to the European Commission's Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R), which is based on the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. The HRS4R supports research institutions in implementing human resources policies that help create a transparent, attractive and open labour market for researchers, enabling them to carry out their scientific work in a favourable and stimulating environment.

Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R) is one of the pillars of the Charter and, in particular, of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. OTM-R aims to ensure that the best person is recruited for the job and brings benefits to both researchers and institutions. More specifically, OTM-R makes research careers more attractive, guarantees equal opportunities for all candidates and facilitates mobility. Overall, it helps increase the return on investment in research.

Data protection

In accordance with current personal data protection legislation (GDPR 2016/679 and Spanish Organic Law 3/2018 on Data Protection and Guarantee of Digital Rights), you are informed that the data controller is the Foundation for Biomedical Research of Córdoba (FIBICO), tax ID (CIF) G14825277. FIBICO processes the information you provide in order to assess your CV to fill the job vacancies arising in our organisation. On the basis of legitimate interest, the data provided may be kept for the management of the call and its administrative responsibilities. The publication of selection processes may be extended for 6 months to ensure that interested parties are aware of and have access to them.

Please note that, under Law 19/2013, of 9 December, on transparency, access to public information and good governance, and Law 1/2014, of 24 June, on Public Transparency of Andalusia, identification data and the data required for the scoring and ranking of candidates in calls for employment and/or contracts may be published on the entity's premises and on its corporate website. You may nevertheless exercise your rights of access, rectification, erasure, objection, etc., by contacting the entity in a verifiable manner at: Avenida Menéndez Pidal s/n (IMIBIC Building), 14004 Córdoba, Spain; [e-mail] ; tel. [phone]. Data Protection Officer: [e-mail] . More information at www.imibic.org . Data will not be disclosed to third parties unless legally required.

You may contact the Data Protection Officer at [e-mail] and may lodge a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency ( www.aepd.es ).