Research Technician (T3), Level 1. 17T (Senior Technician).

INCLIVA Biomedical Research Institute; Spagna; In loco; EUR 26.000 - 38.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

INCLIVA Biomedical Research Institute in Spain is seeking a Research Technician (T3) to join the Cardiometabolic and Renal Risk Research Group / Genomics and Diabetes Unit. You will work on two projects focusing on non-coding RNAs in lupus and AI-driven diagnostics, under senior supervision.

The role requires a Master’s degree related to the duties and demonstrated English proficiency (B2). The position is full-time, permanent, funded in part by EU grants, and located at the Valencia site.

Competenze

• Official Master's degree relevant to the duties of the position (60 ECTS or equivalent).
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher is required.
• Documented work experience in epigenetic and pathophysiological research related to SLE is preferred.

Mansioni

• Work on two research projects under the Cardiometabolic and Renal Risk Research Group / Genomics and Diabetes Unit.
• Collaborate with Dr Raquel Cortés and Dr Felipe Javier Chaves Martínez.
• Contribute to assessment criteria and reporting milestones.

Conoscenze

Master's degree relevant to duties

English (B2)

SLE epigenetics research experience

Formazione

Official Master's degree (60 ECTS) relevant to duties

Descrizione del lavoro

Organisation/Company INCLIVA Biomedical Research Institute Research Field Engineering Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 25 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (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? Other EU programme Reference Number 107/2026 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The INCLIVA Foundation is a Health Research Institute accredited by the Carlos III Health Institute and as such an Agent of the National Science and Technology System.
Although, it is part of the public sector of the Generalitat Valenciana, has legal personality of a private nature, and is governed by the private legal system and its specific legislation, without prejudice to the rules of public law that are applicable to it.

Accordingly, a position is being advertised for a Research Technician (T3), Level 1, Category 17T (Senior Technician) to work on the following two research projects:

Project 1: “Identification of non-coding RNAs in liquid biopsies, with a particular focus on exosomes as prognostic biomarkers of disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus. Pathophysiological implications in renal damage.”

This contract is co-funded by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (Spanish National Institute of Health Carlos III), under grant reference CP22/00069, pursuant to the Resolution of the Directorate of the Instituto de Salud Carlos III, O.A., M.P., dated 10 December 2025, awarding personnel contracts funded through the additional grant for the implementation of research activities under the Miguel Servet contracts, and co-funded by the European Union.

Project 2: Research project funded by the Valencian Regional Government (Generalitat Valenciana, GVA) under the funding scheme for consolidated R&D&I research groups (CIAICO), entitled: “Diagnostic tool for predicting disease flares and treatment response in systemic lupus erythematosus using artificial intelligence based on genetic and non-genetic factors.” Grant reference CIAICO/2026/131.

The position will be based within the Cardiometabolic and Renal Risk Research Group / Genomics and Diabetes Unit, under the supervision of Dr Raquel Cortés and Dr Felipe Javier Chaves Martínez.

Accordingly, a position is being advertised for a Research Technician (T3), Level 1, Category 17T (Senior Technician) to work on the following two research projects:

Project 1: “Identification of non-coding RNAs in liquid biopsies, with a particular focus on exosomes as prognostic biomarkers of disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus. Pathophysiological implications in renal damage.”

This contract is co-funded by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (Spanish National Institute of Health Carlos III), under grant reference CP22/00069, pursuant to the Resolution of the Directorate of the Instituto de Salud Carlos III, O.A., M.P., dated 10 December 2025, awarding personnel contracts funded through the additional grant for the implementation of research activities under the Miguel Servet contracts, and co-funded by the European Union.

Project 2: Research project funded by the Valencian Regional Government (Generalitat Valenciana, GVA) under the funding scheme for consolidated R&D&I research groups (CIAICO), entitled: “Diagnostic tool for predicting disease flares and treatment response in systemic lupus erythematosus using artificial intelligence based on genetic and non-genetic factors.” Grant reference CIAICO/2026/131.

The position will be based within the Cardiometabolic and Renal Risk Research Group / Genomics and Diabetes Unit, under the supervision of Dr Raquel Cortés and Dr Felipe Javier Chaves Martínez.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

PHASE 1: ASSESSMENT OF MERITS

1. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (0–10 points)

1.1 Official Master's degree (of at least 60 ECTS credits or equivalent in hours) relevant to the duties of the position: 10 points per degree awarded.

2. LANGUAGES (0–5 points)

2.1 Proficiency in English:

• B1 level: 2 points
• B2 level: 3 points
• C1 level: 4 points
• C2 level: 5 points

3. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS RELEVANT TO THE POSITION (0–75 points)

3.1 Documented work experience in the field of research into the epigenetic and pathophysiological basis of systemic lupus erythematosus: 10 points per year of experience, up to a maximum of 40 points. Periods of less than one year will be calculated on a pro-rata basis for each complete month worked.

3.2 Participation in research projects related to the relevant field of study:

• Local and regional projects: 1 point
• National projects: 2 points
• International projects: 3 points

3.3 Scientific publications related to the relevant field of study:

• 5 points per publication for leading authorship (first author, last author or corresponding author).
• 2 points per publication for non-leading authorship.

3.4 Research stays at universities, research centres, health research institutes or other entities with accredited research activities, either nationally or internationally, provided they are related to the scientific field of the advertised position. Research stays at companies will not be considered.

International research stays:

• Less than 3 months: 2 points
• From 3 to 6 months: 3 points
• More than 6 months: 5 points

National research stays:

• Less than 3 months: 1 point
• From 3 to 6 months: 2 points
• More than 6 months: 3 points

3.5 Accredited training courses in autoimmunity, statistics and bioinformatics: 1 point per course, up to a maximum of 5 points.

Personal interview (up to 10 points)

Accredited disability certificate (equal to or higher than 33%): 10 points

Being a victim of gender-based violence: 10 points

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Research Field Engineering

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

• Training merits (Up to 10 points)
• Languages: English (Up to 5 points)
• Accredited work experience related to (Up to 75 points)
• Accredited disability certificate (equal to or higher than 33%) (10 points)
• Being a victim of gender-based violence (10 points)
• Personal interview (up to 10 points)

Selection process

The notifications and resolution of the recruitment process will be published on the INCLIVA job site.