2026_09_post-doctoral researcher

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a highly motivated early-stage Postdoctoral Researcher to join our research team at the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP).

The successful candidate will join the Resistance, Chemotherapy and Predictive Biomarkers (RCPB) Research Group, led by Dr Eva Martinez-Balibrea from the Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO) and working within the frameworks of the ProCURE (ICO) and CARE (IGTP) programmes. The group focuses on understanding mechanisms of resistance to cancer therapies (mainly in colorectal cancer) on the identification of predictive biomarkers to improve personalised treatment strategies and on the identification of novel drug targets and therapeutic strategies.

The group works in a close collaboration with the Medical Oncology Department of ICO-Badalona, ensuring direct interaction between laboratory research and clinical practice.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Co-Leading or leading research projects within the group's translational research lines
• Supervising and mentoring PhD and master students
• Acting as a scientific reference within the laboratory, contributing to experimental design, troubleshooting and data interpretation
• Preparing research proposals and grant applications, with the support of the group leader
• Contributing to the writing of manuscripts, dissemination of results and participation in scientific meetings
• Actively collaborating with clinicians and other researchers in a multidisciplinary translational environment

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCIE
Required qualifications

• PhD in a relevant life sciences discipline (e.g. cancer biology, biomedical sciences, molecular biology, immunology, or related fields)
• Proven experience in translational cancer research
• English proficiency at C1 level
• International mobility
• At least two first-author publications in Q1 journals

Key skills and competencies

• Ability to work independently and lead research projects
• Demonstrated capacity to write competitive research proposals
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Highly desirable experience

• Animal experimentation (in vivo mouse models)
• 3D tumour culture models
• Handling and analysis of omics data
• Background in immunology

WHAT WE OFFER

• Science law Indefinite contract (17/2022) linked to the project.
• Competitive salary, equivalent to a Sara Borrell contract, adjusted according to experience and distributed in 12 payments.
• A highly translational research environment with strong clinical integration
• Expected starting date: second quarter of 2026
• Flexible payment (childminding vouchers + restaurant)
• 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 major biomedical research hub integrating hospitals, research institutes and core facilities, offers 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. The campus is located just 20 minutes from Barcelona, providing easy access to one of Europe's most vibrant and international cities.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
HOW TO APPLY

Interested persons must attach to the application:

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

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.
• Personal interview: once the CV has been evaluated, the selected candidates will be called for a personal interview to verify and expand on the information detailed in the résumé and to evaluate aspects related to experience and professional skills.

*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

The call for applications will close on March 1st 2026

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.

The IGTP, in its commitment to equal opportunities, guarantees equal treatment between candidates and persons with a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33 per 100, as accredited by the Spanish Autonomous Regions or the State Administration, or who have been declared to have a total permanent disability in a different profession through a resolution of the National Institute of Social Security, while retaining functional capacity for the completion of the tasks of the post will be positively considered.

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