PhD Student Position to be granted by the Spanish Research Agency

Organisation/Company IrsiCaixa AIDS Research Institute Department IrsiCaixa Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Technology » Biotechnology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 6 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 39 Offer Starting Date 1 Feb 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number GREC_PhD Fellow_02_ Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? Yes

The successful candidate will participate in biomedical research projects primarily focused on viral infections. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative, cutting-edge research within a highly collaborative national and international network.

The PhD student position will be linked to the project entitled “Unlocking pathways for next-generation therapies: CD169 at the crossroads of viral pathogenesis and immunomodulation” (PID OB-I00), granted as well by the Spanish Research Agency .

The role includes working with established technologies within the group, as well as developing and implementing new experimental approaches. The candidate will also be required to work in Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) facilities.

Job duties

• Independently perform daily wet-lab experimental work
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of protocols and data analysis workflows
• Collaborate with research partners in experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation
• Prepare scientific presentations and manuscripts for publication
• Present research findings internally and at external meetings and conferences
• Communicate regularly with the Principal Investigators regarding progress
• Commit to full-time work with a flexible schedule

Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Competitive academic record aligned with PhD program requirements
• Prior scientific output (conference presentations and/or peer-reviewed publications) is an advantage
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and report scientific results
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Technical skills (desirable): flow cytometry, primary cell culture, functional immune assays, molecular biology techniques
• Strong motivation to pursue a scientific research career

The candidate should be a very self-reliant person, becoming an asset to the team, as will have to design innovative and creative experimental approaches.

Specific Requirements

Minimum of 6–12 months of laboratory experience (during Bachelor’s and/or Master’s training).

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Languages SPANISH Level Good

Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Years of Research Experience None

• PhD position
• Opportunity for professional and scientific development
• Participation in innovative, high-impact, interdisciplinary research projects
• Integration into a mixed basic and clinical research environment
• International and interdisciplinary working environment

Infrastructure and benefits:

• Access to state-of-the-ar t facilities
• Sponsored training in scientific and transferable skills
• Hybrid work option (up to 6 days/month remote work)

Time off and working conditions:

• 22 vacation days + 3 personal days + additional institutional holidays
• Reduced working hours on Fridays and during July–August
• Two reference letters or referee contacts

Selection process

• Pre-selection based on CV, academic record, and motivation letter

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute FUNDACIÓ PRIVADA INSTITUT DE RECERCA SOBRE IMMUNOPATOLOGIES-CAIXA IRSICAIXA Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Badalona Postal Code 08184 Street Ctra. de Cannyet, s7n Geofield