2025 80 predoctoral Researcher diabetes Immunology

**JOB DESCRIPTION**:
We are seeking a predoctoral researcher to join the Diabetes Immunology Group and carry out research into type 1 diabetes over a period of four months. This position involves completing the final experimental phase of a competitive research project.

**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**:
The tasks to be carried out include:

- Transfection of microRNAs (miRNAs) into immune cells
- Immune cell phenotyping
- Measurement of plasma cytokines
- Data collection and analysis

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCIE**:

- Holding a degree in Biotechnology or a related field, and a Master's degree in BiomedicineLanguages.
- Willingness to work in the field of diabetes immunology
- Skills such as organizational ability, punctuality, scientific motivation, and scientific integrity will be valued
- Proven experience in immunochemical techniques, lymphocyte cultures, and the functional effects of miRNAs. An excellent level of English must be demonstrated
- Specific requirements established by the call or grant, which may not be considered, in any case, as a discriminatory element. No
- Previous experience in Immunology and international experience (Master’s and/or research stays) will be valued

**WHAT WE OFFER**:

- Type of contract and working hours: Indefinite contract (i_ndefinido por actividades científico-técnicas 14/2011)_
- Date of incorporation: Sept 1st 2025
- Flexible payment (childminding v+ restaurant vouchers)
- 23 days holiday and 5 days for personal matters + 2 days for Easter + 2 days for Christmas.
- Training capsules by the company.
- Be part of an excellent multidisciplinary research centre with the HRS4R badge.
- Location on the Can Ruti Campus, a first-class translational research environment in the Barcelona area, in a very stimulating scientific environment. The IGTP offers a supportive, friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.

**HOW TO APPLY**:

- Motivation letter explaining their interest in the position.
- Updated CV.
- Contact of 2-3 references.

Applications will be evaluated in accordance with the guiding principles and objectives of the supply systems, following the process described below:

- ** Curricular evaluation**: analysis of the curriculum vitae to assess aspects related to training, professional career and experience in positions related to the job position under selection.

Applications that do not meet the requirements, that are not included in the cases foreseen or that are not processed in accordance with the established procedure will not be considered in the selection process.

**DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS**:
**About us**:
The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) is a public research centre located in Badalona. Its main objective is to increase scientific knowledge in order to transform it into solutions to improve the health and medical care of patients and the community.

The Institute is associated with one of the major university hospitals in the Barcelona area, the Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital, and is part of the Can Ruti biomedical campus. IGTP is a CERCA centre and is also accredited as a centre of excellence by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) and is in charge of coordinating the management and scientific strategy of the campus, working in close collaboration with the other centres.

The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute carries out research within 9 areas:

- Cancer
- Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases
- Community Health
- Diseases of the Liver and Digestive Tract
- Endocrine and Diseases of the Metabolism, Bones and Kidneys
- Immunology and Inflammation
- Infectious Diseases
- Neuroscience
- Science of Behaviour and Substance Abuse

Scientists working in these areas publish an average of over 900 papers a year, contribute to improved treatment and healthcare protocols, produce patents and set up spin-off companies in order to improve the lives of patients.

The following video is a bird's eye view of Campus Can Ruti a top-tier translational research environment in the Barcelona area, in a very stimulating scientific environment. The IGTP offers a supportive, friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.