Research Assistant At The Biomimetic Systems For Cell Engineering Research Group

buscojobs España; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research institute in Spain is seeking a Research Assistant to support its Biomimetic Systems for Cell Engineering Group. The successful candidate will work on pioneering research projects related to cancer microenvironments, requiring a strong background in biology and hands-on experience in laboratory tasks. This full-time position offers valuable training opportunities in an interdisciplinary environment focused on innovation and scientific excellence.

Servicios

Flexible working hours

Remote work options

23 paid holidays

Maternity and paternity leave

Access to training and development opportunities

Formación

• MSc in Biology, Biomedicine or equivalent.
• Experience in biofabrication and cell culture is preferred.
• Excellent level of English.

Responsabilidades

• Preparation of hydrogel-based 3D models of cancer vascular microenvironment.
• Cell culture and endpoint reading experiments.
• Data acquisition and analysis.

Conocimientos

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Proactivity

Integrity

Educación

MSc in Biology

MSc in Biomedicine

Descripción del empleo

Institute for bioengineering of Catalonia, IBEC

Organisation / Company Institute for bioengineering of Catalonia, IBEC Research Field Biological sciences » Biological engineering Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Research Support Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 21 Jun 2025 - 23 : 59 (Europe / Berlin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 Offer Starting Date 1 Aug 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Introduction to the vacant position :

The Biomimetic systems for cell engineering Group is looking for a Research Assistant to assist the ongoing research projects of the group, particularly in the fabrication of hydrogel-based 3D models of cancer vascular microenvironment and cell culture activities. The ideal candidate will have a MSc degree with experience in the topic

Main tasks and responsibilities / The successful candidate will develop research involving :

• Preparation and assembly of hydrogel-based 3D models of cancer vascular microenvironment
• Perform cell culture and endpoint reading experiments
• Microscopy characterization
• Data acquisition and analysis
• Writing manuscripts and presentations

Requirements for candidates :

• MSc in Biology, Biomedicine or equivalent
• Experience in biofabrication and cell culture
• Communication, Teamwork and collaboration, Commitment, Proactivity, Integrity, Critical and Analytical thinking.
• Adaptability and willingness to support the diverse needs of the team
• Excellent level of English

We Offer :

• Number of available positions : 1
• Starting date : August 2025
• Working conditions :
• Full-time 6 months contract
• Measures to reconcile work and family life (maternity and paternity leave, flexible schedule working hours, teleworking, 23 working days of paid holidays, 9 leave days for personal matters, among others).
• IBEC ensures equality of access to professional development opportunities irrespective of employment status, length at IBEC or other factors. The IBEC’s yearly training catalogue offers a wide range of training in technical and transferable skills including mobility grants and a Mentoring programme.
• Stimulating, interdisciplinary research and high-quality international scientific environment.
• Induction programme to facilitate incorporation at IBEC and additional support is provided for foreigners to obtain Visa-working permit and to install in Barcelona.

Only those applications submitted before the deadline will be evaluated.

IBEC is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the Open, Transparent and Merit based Recruitment principles (OTM-R)

Our strength and excellence as an international transdisciplinary Research Institute are based on diversity. Being an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, so that we support employees irrespective of their gender, nationality, religion, disabilities, age, sexual identity or cultural and socioeconomic background.

For candidates with children that come from outside Barcelona, we offer babysitting services during the interview, so you don’t have to worry about anything else than doing a good interview. Contact us if you are interested in this service.

In categories where women are underrepresented, such as Group Leader positions, and with the aim of ensuring gender balance in recruitment processes, female candidates must represent at least 50% of those interviewed for Junior-level positions and 40% for Senior-level positions, provided they have CVs comparable to those of male candidates. At the end of the evaluation process, in cases of equal merit, preference will be given to female candidates.

IBEC, as a signatory of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), will consider, especially for early-stage investigators, much more the scientific content of research outputs, than publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which it were published.

Protection of personal data :

IBEC guarantees that candidates’ personal data are processed in accordance with the requirements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Law 3 / 2018 on Data Protection.

Personal data will be processed solely for the purposes of the selection process.

Who we are?

The Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia, IBEC is an interdisciplinary research center focused on Bioengineering and Nanomedicine based in Barcelona. IBEC is one of the top research institutions named as a Severo Ochoa Research Centre by the Ministry of Science, Universities and Innovation, which recognizes excellence at the highest international level in terms of research, training, human resources, outreach and technology transfer.

IBEC’s mission is to develop international high-quality interdisciplinary research that, while creating knowledge, contributes to making a better quality of life, improving health and creating wealth. A close link with key universities, reference hospitals and corporations, are assets that facilitate achieving the mission.

IBEC was established in 2005 by the Generalitat de Catalunya (Autonomous Government of Catalonia), the University of Barcelona (UB) and the Technical University of Catalonia (UPC).

IBEC is located within the Barcelona Science Park and is managing 3.800 square meters facilities, with an annual budget of 22 Mio€; 4.150 square meters of facilities; 21 research groups and a team of researchers and support services of 400 people from 35 different countries.

Research Field Biological sciences » Biological engineering Education Level PhD or equivalent

Research Field Biological sciences » Biological engineering

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