VAC_92_2026_POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER

Carrerasresearch; Badalona; In loco; EUR 42.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

3-year contract

La Caixa project funded

Collaborative international team

Descrizione del lavoro

Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (IJC) seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher for the Graupera lab to study endothelial biology and its role in disease, aiming to develop therapeutic strategies targeting the vasculature. The role involves working with mouse models, endothelial cell culture, and advanced sequencing analyses in a multinational team.

The ideal candidate has a PhD in biomedicine, strong experience in vascular biology and scRNAseq, and excellent English communication skills.

Competenze

• PhD in biomedicine or similar.
• Background in disease models.
• Expertise in vascular biology.
• Expertise in scRNAseq.

Mansioni

• Design and lead experiments.
• Work with complex mouse models including colony monitoring.
• Isolate and culture primary endothelial cells.
• Work with vascular malformation mouse models.
• Process and analyze scRNAseq data.
• Process and analyze Spatial scRNAseq data.
• Supervise master and PhD students.
• Write fellowships and manuscripts with PI.
• Prepare reports for presentations.
• Integrate and interpret data.

Conoscenze

Vascular biology

Endothelial biology

Team collaboration

Formazione

PhD in biomedicine

Strumenti

scRNAseq

Mouse models

Descrizione del lavoro

The Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (IJC) is a comprehensive cancer research center 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 an 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 Institut 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 Josep 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 POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH to be part of the Graupera lab.

RESEARCH DESCRIPTION

Our research is devoted to study the biology of the endothelium and its role in disease towards the development of therapeutic strategies to target this compartment. Specifically, we aim to untackel the fundamental insights of vessel growth and function in developmental setting as well as to identify the pathological contexts in which the vasculature plays a critical role either intrinsically, as in vascular anomalies, or extrinsically as in cancer.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Experimental design of the project.
• Working with complex genetically engineered mouse models including monitoring of the colony.
• Isolation and culture of primary endothelial cells.
• Work with mouse models of vascular malformations.
• scRNAseq data, processing and analysing.
• Spatial scRNAseq data, processing and analysing.
• Supervision of master and PhD students.
• Write fellowships applications and manuscripts together with the PI.
• Prepare formal reports for oral and written presentations.
• Data integration and interpretation.

WHAT WE NEED

• PhD in the biomedicine or similar.
• Background in disease models.
• Expertise in vascular biology.
• Expertise in scRNAseq.
• A high level of motivation and interest.
• Ability to handle varying workloads and aptitude for teamwork.
• High level of collaborative and communicative skills.
• Good level of English speaking and writing skills (required). Spanish (helpful).

WHAT WE OFFER

• Temporary position: 3 years (postdoctoral contract).
• This position is funded by ‘la Caixa’ Foundation under the project code HR26-00476.
• An exciting and innovative research project.
• Working in the mixed basic and clinical research environment of the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute.
• Incorporation in a multinational and highly collaborative team.
• The stimulating environment of the Barcelona metropolitan area.

WHO WE ARE?

What makes us different?

The mission of the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute is to conduct research and drive innovation in the epidemiological, preventive, clinical, translational, and basic aspects of cancer, with a special emphasis on Leukaemia and other malignant blood diseases, with the aim of finding a cure for these diseases.
The IJC’s vision is to be a world-class reference and excellent research center that contributes to the improvement of results, and the cure of patients affected by leukaemia and other malignant haemopathies, through innovation, sustainability, social responsibility, talent, and professional experience.

HR Excellence

In 2019, IJC was honored with the “Human Resources Excellence in Research Award” by the European Commission, recognizing the alignment of our human resources policies with the European Charter for Researchers and Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) guides research centers of excellence in implementing and upholding these standards within their policies, emphasizing training, professional development, and mobility opportunities.
The IJC’s commitment to these values and principles strengthens our internal policies and ensures that our members have the optimal conditions and environment for their professional development.
The Board of Trustees is composed of representatives of the Generalitat de Catalunya (regional government), University of Barcelona, Autonomous University of Barcelona, the City of Badalona and the Jose Carreras International Leukaemia Foundation
The Catalan government provides hard money on an annual basis. The Jose Carreras International Leukaemia Foundation provides start-up funds, project funds as well as financial support for investments.
The JCI has an international scientific advisory board served by prominent researchers from US and Europe.
The IJC has been awarded ERC and other EU grants.

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.