VAC_40_2025 - TRANSLATIONAL PLATFORM UNIT MANAGER

Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (IJC); España; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

A leading cancer research institute in Spain is seeking a Translational Platform Unit Manager to establish a new research platform. The ideal candidate has a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. and at least 5 years of experience in cancer research, especially with pre-clinical assessment. The role emphasizes collaboration and scientific rigor within a dynamic research environment. Competitive salary and flexible work options are included.

Servicios

Flexible work schedule

23 vacation days

Training and development opportunities

Multinational team environment

Competitive salary based on experience

Formación

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a senior scientist.
• Strong preference for background in pre-clinical cancer research.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsabilidades

• Create and manage a new translational research platform.
• Foster collaboration between basic and clinical scientists.
• Contribute to high-impact research initiatives.

Conocimientos

Senior scientist experience

Experience with animal models

Pharmacology expertise

Advanced imaging techniques

Excellent communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving ability

Data analysis capacity

Educación

Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in a relevant field

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (IJC) Research Field Medical sciences » Cancer research Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Positions PhD Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 16 Jun 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time 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 Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (IJC) is a comprehensive cancer researchcenter dedicated to conduct research and drive innovation in the epidemiological, preventive, clinical, translational, and basic aspects of leukaemia and other hematologic malignancies, with the final aim of finding a cure for these diseases. It was created in 2010, and since then has experienced exponential growth.

The IJC is also part of the network of Excellence Research Centers of Catalonia (CERCA) and was accredited as a Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence by the Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities in 2024. Since 2018, the Institute has also been accredited by the Scientific Foundation of the Spanish Association Against Cancer (FCAECC) Additionally, IJC is one of the centers integrated into the I nstitut de Recerca Germans Trias i Pujol (IGTP) accreditation as Accredited Health Research Institute (IIS) by the Carlos III Health Institute (ISCIII).

The IJC's main headquarters is located within the Can Ruti Biomedical Campus, alongside other leading biomedical institutions, providing direct access to cutting-edge scientific and technological facilities, as well as complementary community services. The IJC has six locations integrated into reference hospitals: Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol, Hospital Clínic, Hospital Sant Pau, Hospital Trueta, Hospital del Mar and Hospital San Joan de Déu. This facilitates close collaboration between basic and clinical researchers, fostering translational research that integrates basic science with clinical practice in clinical settings.

We are looking for a TranslationalPlatform Unit Manager in the field of biomedicine to join the Core Facilities Area. This new platform will be created at IJC as soon as possible. The selected candidate will be responsible of the creation of the platform.

• A Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in leukaemia, cancer biology, molecular biology, or related fields.
• At least 5 years of experience as senior scientist, preferably in the area of pre-clinical assessment of experimental therapeutic modalities.
• Experience with animal models, pharmacology, advanced imaging techniques and drug development protocols is strongly preferred.
• A passion for science and commitment to scientific rigor
• Interest in translational research and collaborative team science
• Excellent communication skills and motivation to contribute to high impact research
• Proficient in writing and speaking in English.
• Proactivity, initiative and solving problem’s ability
• Attention to detail and ability to think strategically
• Leadership and teamworking
• Capacity for analysis, data interpretation and supervision.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Organized, self-motivated, and enthusiastic.
• Motivation to perform high quality work.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Medical sciences » Cancer research Years of Research Experience 4 - 10

Internal Application form(s) needed

Job Offer_VAC_40_2025_Plataform Unit Manager.pdf

• 5-years contract (“Indefinido por actividades científico técnicas”)linked to the implementation of the strategic plan supported by the Severo Ochoa funds associated to the accreditation of excellence.
• Measures to reconcile work and family life (flexible work schedule, teleworking, 23 working days of vacation and 11 days for personal matters).
• Flexible remuneration program (kindergarten and other measures).
• Training and development opportunities.
• Incorporation in a multinational and highly collaborative team.
• Managing a new strategic platform in the institute
• An innovative and interdisciplinary research project.
• Mixed basic and clinical research environment of the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute.
• Competitive Salary to be further defined depending on candidate experience.
• The stimulating environment of the IJC and its scientific network.

Selection process

Please submit your application by 16th June 2025.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (IJC) Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Badalona Postal Code 08916 Street Ctra de Can Ruti, Camí de les Escoles s/n