Predoctoral Researcher

VHIR offers a vacancy for a Predoctoral student with experience in Translational Research in Immunology for the Nephrology and Transplantation Research Group.

**Education and qualifications**:
**Required**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences
- Master’s in Advanced Immunology
- Fluency in Catalan, Spanish and English (business level)
- Accreditation to handle experimental animals

**Desired**:

- Specific training in Transplant Immunology
- Courses in statistics and data analysis

**Experience and knowledge**:
**Required**:

- At least 1 year of experience working in the field of Transplant Immunology research
- Previous experience in immune monitoring assays such as T-cell and B-cell ELISPOT assay
- Expertise in flow cytometry
- Lab management skills (analytical, organizational, and time management) Contribution to scientific publications and conference abstracts

**Desired**:

- Computer skills for the database creation and management
- Previous knowledge in bioinformatics and specific analysis programs (OMIQ, SPSS, Prism, etc.)
- Good skills in dissemination activities in science
- We are looking for a person with a proven hands-on attitude who is flexible and adaptable
- Additionally, the following personal skills are desirable:

- Teamwork
- Proactivity (ability to work independently when necessary)
- Well-organised and responsible person at work

**Main responsibilities and duties**:

- Perform and analyse immune monitoring assays (ELISPOT).
- Perform and analyse flow cytometry experiments, including multicolor panels for immune profiling.
- Isolation and culture of primary cells (PBMCs, splenocytes, etc.).
- Coordinate with clinicians and research staff for the collection and handling of clinical samples.
- Participate in writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and updating laboratory protocols.
- Contribute to data analysis and interpretation of results for internal reports and scientific publications.
- Assist in the preparation of presentations for group meetings, conferences and dissemination activities.
- Ensure proper maintenance of laboratory equipment, stock of reagents and consumables, ensuring proper functionality and supply.
- Generate and manage sample databases

**Labour conditions**:

- Full-time position: 40h/week
- Starting date: immediate
- Gross annual salary: Remuneration will depend on experience and skills. Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale
- Duration: One year, renewable annually up to a maximum of three years
- Contract: _Temporary Predoctoral_

**What can we offer?**:

- Incorporation to Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops the biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the biggest hospital of Barcelona and the largest of Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).
- A scientific environment of excellence, highly dynamic, where high-end biomedical projects are continuously developed.
- Continuous learning and a wide range of responsibilities within a stimulating work environment.
- Individual training opportunities.
- Flexible working hours.
- 23 days of holidays + 9 personal days.
- Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining checks, health insurance, transportation and more)
- Corporate Benefits: platform through which you can obtain significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports... among many others.
- Healthy Offering: choose from a variety of wellbeing focused activities to be the healthiest you.

**Deadline to apply: 04-11-2025**
- VHIR embraces Equality and Diversity. As reflected in our values we work toward ensuring inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training, and management for all staff within the organization, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or ethnicity._