Research Technician in molecular biosciences PR42/11/2026

Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid); España; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid) invites applications for a permanent early-stage researcher position. The role centers on understanding melanoma metabolism, cellular plasticity and anti-tumour immunity, with emphasis on novel therapeutic vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities include cell culture, melanoma models, and multi-omics analyses. Selected candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment with state-of-the-art techniques and contribute to scientific

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Biomedicine, Biochemistry or related field.
• Master's degree required in Biomedicine, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology or Immunology.
• International research experience and publications are positively evaluated.
• Training in cancer biology or immunology is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and manipulation of human and murine melanoma cell lines and tumour-derived cells.
• Perform in vitro functional assays to assess survival, proliferation, migration, invasion and treatment response.
• Apply molecular techniques (DNA/RNA/protein extraction, PCR, RT-qPCR, Western blot) and genome editing.
• Generate and analyse experimental melanoma models, including monitoring and tissue processing.
• Immunophenotyping by multiparametric flow cytometry and analysing immune/tumour cell populations.
• Interpret data with statistical and bioinformatics tools and maintain lab records.
• Participate in project meetings, reporting and collaborative research activities.

Skills

cell culture

murine models

flow cytometry

bioinformatics

transcriptomics

statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedicine, Biochemistry or related field

Master's degree in Biomedicine, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology or related disciplines

Job description

Organisation/Company Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid) Department Teaching and Research Staff (Personal Docente e Investigador) Research Field Biological sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 25 Nov 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number SI4/PJI/2024-00219 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The selected candidate will support the experimental activities of a researchprojectfocusedonunderstandingtheinteractionsbetweentumourmetabolism, cellular plasticity and anti-tumour immunity in melanoma, and on identifying novel therapeutic vulnerabilities with potential clinical application.

Mainresponsibilities include:

• Maintenance and manipulation of human and murine melanoma cell lines, primary immune cells and tumour-derived cells.
• Performance of in vitro functional assays to evaluate cell survival, proliferation, migration, invasion and treatment response.
• Application of molecular and cellular biology techniques, including DNA/RNA/protein extraction, PCR, RT-qPCR, Western blotting and genome-editing approaches.
• Participation in the generation and analysis of experimental melanoma models, including tumour monitoring, tissue collection and processing.
• Immunophenotyping by multiparametric flow cytometry and analysis of immune and tumour cell populations.
• Analysis, organization and interpretation of experimental data using statistical and bioinformatics tools.
• Maintenance of laboratory records and active participation in project meetings, scientific reporting and collaborative research activities.

This position offers training in state-of-the-art experimental approaches within a multidisciplinary environment focused on melanoma biology, metastasis and therapy resistance.

• Bachelor'sdegreeinBiomedicine,Biochemistryorarelatedfield;strong academic record desirable.
• Master'sdegreeinBiomedicine,MolecularBiology,CellBiology, Immunology or related disciplines.
• Internationalresearchexperience,scientificpublicationsandparticipationin national or international conferences will be positively evaluated.
• Trainingincancerbiology,immunology,omicstechnologiesorrelatedfieldswill be considered an advantage.

Specific Requirements

• Experiencewithcellculture,includingtumourand/orimmunecells.
• Experienceinmurinemodelsand invivo experimentalprocedures; certification for laboratory animal handling will be an asset.
• Knowledgeofflowcytometry,bioinformatics,transcriptomicsand statistical analysisis desirable.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Additional Information

1.989,30 €/monthly gross salary

Expected end of contract: 30/06/2027

Selection process