JOB DESCRIPTION
The Resistance, Chemotherapy, and Predictive Biomarkers (RCPB) group is seeking a highly qualified postdoctoral candidate to apply for an MSCA or AECC fellowship. Our research focuses on
identifying mechanisms of resistance to standard treatments for metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) and discovering predictive biomarkers to enable personalized therapies. We employ 2D and 3D cellular models, mouse models (following 3R principles), and patient-derived biological samples in a strong translational research approach. Learn more:
RCPB Research.
Our group collaborates closely with the Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO) and is actively involved in two major research programs: ProCURE (ICO) (
ProCURE Oncology) and CARE (IGTP) (
CARE Program). The team is led by Dr. Eva Martinez-Balibrea, a renowned expert with over 20 years of experience in the field (
Publications).
Project Overview:
We have recently secured funding from the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities for the KRAS-RESIST project, which investigates resistance mechanisms to mutated KRAS inhibitors in mCRC. The project includes the generation of drug-resistant cell lines and genomic and transcriptomic analyses to identify tumour vulnerabilities, aiming to discover combination therapies and novel biomarkers for treatment selection.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCIE
Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025 (HORIZON-MSCA-2025-PF-01):
- Hold a Ph.D. in Biomedicine, Bioinformatics, or a related field, preferably with a focus on cancer research.
- Have a maximum of 8 years of full-time equivalent research experience since obtaining the Ph.D.
- Must not have resided or worked in Spain for more than 12 months in the 3 years prior to the application deadline (10-09-2025).
- Strong track record of research achievements, including at least two first-author publications in Q1 journals.
- Expertise in bioinformatics, with experience in handling and interpreting multi-omics data.
- Ability to extract biological insights from complex datasets; experience in cancer immunity studies is highly valued.
- Fluency in English (written and spoken).
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.
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 résumé 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.
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.
