Researcher N3.1 [Ref. RRHH-26/045]

Fundación IIS Aragón; España; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Fundación IIS Aragón in Spain seeks a First Stage Researcher (R1) for the NEOLIVER project to join a dynamic biomedical research team.

You will perform isolation and characterization of endothelial, mesenchymal, and smooth muscle progenitor cells, conduct phenotypic and transcriptomic analyses, and ensure proper data archiving and safety compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Biochemistry or life sciences, a Master's in Biomedicine, and at least one year of biomedical research experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry or life sciences required.
• Master's degree in Biomedicine required.
• At least one year of biomedical research experience required.

Responsibilities

• Isolate and characterize endothelial, mesenchymal, and smooth muscle progenitor cells.
• Collaborate on phenotypic and transcriptomic analyses of cell lines.
• Record, process and archive experimental data per NEOLIVER project standards.
• Provide technical and organizational support to the research group.
• Design and optimize experimental procedures for NEOLIVER project.
• Maintain and ensure quality of tests and safety standards.
• Support lab sample processing for in vitro tests on vascular structures.
• Perform histological, molecular and microscopy characterization tests of organoids and liver tumor models.

Skills

Liver bioengineering

Organoid culture

Microscopy techniques

Histology techniques

Endothelial cells

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry or life sciences

Master's degree in Biomedicine

Tools

ImageJ/Fiji

Bioinformatics tools

R/Python

Job description

Organisation/Company Fundación IIS Aragón Research Field Biological sciences » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 19 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Amsterdam) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 9 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe (other) Reference Number [Ref. RRHH-26/045] Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Reference number: HR-26/045

Resolution of October 9, 2026, of the Aragon Health Research Institute Foundation (IIS Aragon), announcing a position for Researcher N3.1 [Ref. HR-26/045]

Required requirements:

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry or other related degrees in the field of life sciences and health.
• Hold a university Master's degree in the area of Biomedicine.
• One year of experience in biomedical research.

The main functions to be developed are:

• Perform the isolation and characterization procedures of endothelial, mesenchymal, and smooth muscle progenitor cells from biological samples under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator.
• Collaboration in the execution of phenotypic and transcriptomic analyses of the cell lines obtained, following the established protocols.
• Recording, processing and systematization of experimental data derived from cultivation techniques within the framework of the NEOLIVER project, ensuring its correct archiving in accordance with established standards.
• Technical and organizational support: actively collaborate in the daily operation of the research group and work as a team, providing technical analysis of the results and methodological support within the framework of the assigned tasks, under the supervision of the PI.
• Participation in the design, development and optimization of experimental procedures linked to the NEOLIVER project, always under the direction and supervision of the researcher responsible for the project.
• Maintenance and quality of tests: collaborate in the correct functioning of the scientific equipment associated with your tasks and in the development of the tests in accordance with the safety standards and good practices of the institute, following the established procedures and under supervision.
• Collaborate in the technical support and processing of laboratory samples related to in vitro tests with vascular structures contemplated in the project and always under the direction of the PI.

Participation in the performance of histological, molecular and advanced microscopy characterization tests of organoids and liver tumor models.

Start Period: Friday, October 9, 2026

End Period: 23:59 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026

a) Training and Knowledge Relevant to the Position (0-20 points)

• Additional or certified training in the specific field of Biomedical Engineering (excluding the degree submitted as an entry requirement) (0-15 points).
• Certified training in Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), biosafety, and biological waste management in biomedical research laboratories (0-5 points).

b) Professional Experience (0-40 points)

This criterion aims to assess the extent to which the candidate has performed duties throughout their professional career that are relevant to those required for the advertised position.

• Experience in scientific projects involving liver bioengineering, including the application of molecular biology, biochemistry, microscopy, and histology techniques, as well as organoid culture (0-10 points).
• Experience in the isolation, characterization, and expansion of human endothelial progenitor cells (0-10 points).
• Experience in the characterization of liver organoids and liver tumors using advanced microscopy and transcriptomics (0-5 points).

c) Technical Proficiency and Skills Required for the Position (0-25 points)

• Proficiency in specialized scientific software, including image processing tools (e.g., ImageJ/Fiji), bioinformatics and transcriptomics tools, and/or statistical analysis of experimental data (e.g., GraphPad Prism, R, Python) (0-12 points).
• Proficiency in general-purpose computer and office software, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email, and research management systems (0-3 points).

Specific Requirements

Mandatory Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry or another related degree in the life and health sciences.
• Hold a university Master's degree in the field of Biomedicine.
• Have one year of experience in biomedical research.