TFE.34-2026 “HR25-00908 – DISCOVERY AND MULTIDIMENSIONAL CHARACTERISATION OF NEW MICROGLIA REGULATORS IN ALS”.

Fundación Canaria Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Canarias; España; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Fundación Canaria Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Canarias is seeking a Senior Technician–Postdoctoral Researcher for a permanent full-time role, 35 hours per week. The project focuses on neurodegeneration-related biology and translational cell models.

PhD in Health Sciences is required, with experience in biomedical research and advanced molecular techniques. The selected candidate will plan experiments on zonulin in glioblastoma, develop organoid cultures, perform RT-qPCR and Western

Qualifications

• PhD in Health Sciences or related field.
• Biomedical research experience.
• Experience with cellular models and organoids.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct experiments on zonulin in glioblastoma under PI supervision.
• Maintain and characterize cell cultures, patient-derived cultures, and organoids; apply treatments and ensure quality control.
• Perform RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis and RT-qPCR; protein extraction and analysis via Western blot.
• Conduct immunofluorescence and image analysis; assess cell proliferation, migration and invasion.
• Manage samples, record results, and contribute to scientific communications and publications.

Education

PhD in Health Sciences

Tools

RT-qPCR

Western blot

Job description

Organisation/Company Fundación Canaria Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Canarias Research Field Medical sciences » Health sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 30 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Atlantic/Canary) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 19 Oct 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

the Foundation announces, on a competitive basis and respecting the principles of publicity, equality, merit and capacity in the selection process:

1 PERMANENT full-time post in the category of Senior Technician–Postdoctoral Researcher, requiring a PhD in Health Sciences

Additionally, it ase be assessed in the competition ase (see the scale of the call for applications):

A. National PhD contracts (FPU/FPI/PFIS).

B. Special PhD award.

E. Training in working with laboratory animals (B, C, D).

F. Specific knowledge of the molecular mechanisms of disease, particularly neurodegeneration.

G. Proficiency in specific techniques:

• Phenotypic, molecular, cellular and pathological characterisation of new mouse models, particularly those of neurodegeneration.
• Molecular and cellular studies in cellular models, particularly those of neurodegeneration.

H. Research activity:

• Publications in indexed journals/book chapters.
• Participation in research projects.

I. Work Experience:

• General experience in biomedical research.
• Specific experience in the project’s research area.

Specific Requirements

The candidate selected for the project will carry out the following tasks:

• Planning and conducting experiments on zonulin in glioblastoma, under the supervision of the Principal Investigator; collaborating on studies relating to androgen and glucocorticoid receptors.
• Establishing, maintaining and characterising cell cultures, patient-derived cultures and organoids; applying experimental treatments and ensuring quality control of the cultures.
• RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis and expression analysis via RT-qPCR; protein extraction and analysis via Western blot.
• Conducting immunofluorescence and image analysis; functional assays of cell proliferation, migration and invasion.
• Sample management and traceability, recording and analysis of results, report writing, and collaboration on scientific communications and publications.

Languages SPANISH Level Mother Tongue

Languages ENGLISH Level Basic

Research Field Medical sciences » Health sciences

Additional Information

2,917.00 euros (two thousand nine hundred and seventeen euros), including pro-rated bonus payments, in accordance with the budget allocated to the staff budget, after deduction of the company’s social security contributions and other applicable deductions.

Eligibility criteria

According to the established scale

Selection process

Indicated in the Rules of the call.

Additional comments

The recruitment of research and technical staff at FIISC follows the principles set out in the OTM-R policy (open, transparent and merit-based recruitment), in compliance with the European Charter for Researchers and the HRS4R Strategy. This documentation is accessible at: