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_092026 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” (PID2025-173369OB-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 Requirements 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 Additional Information
* 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 Work Location(s) 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr