VAC_51_2026 - PREDOCTORAL RESEARCHER (3D chromatin organization group)

Carrerasresearch; Badalona; Hybrid; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

23 working days of vacation

Flexible remuneration program

Innovative research project

Collaborative team environment

Stimulating metropolitan area of Barcelona

Job summary

Carrerasresearch in Badalona, Spain is seeking a motivated researcher to study the organization of DNA in hematopoietic cells. The role involves investigating regulatory elements in cell maturation and diseases.

The candidate should possess a Master’s degree in Bioinformatics or related fields and have strong communication skills. The position offers a full-time predoctoral contract with flexible work options, a vacation allowance, and a chance to work in a collaborative environment at the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute.

Qualifications

• Strong interest and motivation to pursue a research career in the biomedical field.
• Excellent academic performance.
• Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Creativity and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Investigate the role of distal regulatory elements in haematopoiesis and immune cell maturation.
• Study the consequences of dysregulation in hematological malignancies and immune‑related diseases.

Skills

Fluency in English (written and spoken)

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Proactive attitude

Capacity to manage multiple tasks

Education

Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Biomedical Sciences or a related discipline

Job description

Research Description

We are a group of passionate scientists studying the spatio-temporal organization of DNA in haematopoietic cells and its alteration in blood cancers. Our long‑term goal is to fight cancer and ultimately find a cure.

Responsibilities

The candidate will investigate the role of distal regulatory elements in haematopoiesis and immune cell maturation throughout ontogeny, as well as the consequences of their dysregulation in hematological malignancies and immune‑related diseases.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Biomedical Sciences or a related discipline.
• Strong interest and motivation to pursue a research career in the biomedical field.
• Excellent academic performance.
• Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive attitude, creativity, and a collaborative mindset.
• Capacity to manage multiple tasks and adapt to varying workloads.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Benefits

• Full time contract of 39 hours per week.
• Predoctoral contract.
• Measures to reconcile work and family life (flexible work schedule, 23 working days of vacation and additional personal days).
• Flexible remuneration program (including kindergarten and other measures).
• An exciting and innovative research project.
• Working in a mixed basic and clinical research environment at the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute.
• Incorporation in a multinational and highly collaborative team.
• The stimulating environment of the Barcelona metropolitan area.

Deadline

Please submit your application by July 17, 2026.

Equal Opportunity

The IJC is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.