Why Join IGTP?
The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) is a public biomedical research center located in the Barcelona Metropolitan Area, with a strong international reputation and a clear mission: to transform scientific knowledge into real solutions to improve people’s health and healthcare systems.
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
- Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Nephrology and Bone Diseases
- 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.
Strategic research initiatives with high impact
Beyond its strong disciplinary research areas, IGTP is a key driver of large-scale, strategic projects that position the institute at the forefront of biomedical innovation:
GCAT | Genomes for Life:
A flagship population genomics project in Catalonia, designed to advance precision medicine by integrating genomic, clinical, and lifestyle data from thousands of participants. GCAT offers unique opportunities for researchers interested in population health, genomics, data science, and translational research with direct societal impact.
CMCiB | Center for Metabolic and Cardiovascular Diseases:
A strategic initiative focused on understanding and addressing metabolic and cardiovascular diseases through multidisciplinary and translational approaches, combining clinical insight, omics technologies, and innovative therapeutic strategies.
These initiatives provide exceptional platforms, cohorts, data resources, and collaborative networks for established researchers seeking to lead ambitious research programs with real-world impact.
The IGTP offers a supportive, friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.
The Germans Trias i Pujol Institute is a leading biomedical research center in Catalonia, with a solid international reputation and a clear mission: to transform research into real solutions for people’s health.
We aim to hire established researchers who want to develop their careers in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment with real impact.