2026_72 PREDOCTORAL RESEARCHER
BADALONA
Full-time
Temporary
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Genomics and transcriptomics of synucleinopathies (GTS) group focuses on themolecular characterization of Lewy body diseases. Over the past 10 years we havespecialized in dementia with Lewy bodies with the goal to provide peripheraldiagnostic markers. Now, we are looking for a Predoctoral Fellow for an ambitiousproject with an important social impact, especially for patients and their families. Youwill participate in a Research Project to characterize different biomarker sources, andin the development of diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers for Lewy body disorders.This entirely translational research project aims to offer solutions for patients,clinicians, and the development of therapeutic strategies. The successfulaccomplishment of the validation studies will be essential for the creation of a spin-offcompany.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in sample obtaining and processing.
- Conduct RNA expression studies including data analyses.
- Conduct cell culture-based experiments.
- Conduct Luminex- and ELISA-based protein quantification assyas.
- Conduct platelet characterization by cytometry, RNAseq, proteomic techniques with the corresponding data analyses.
- Conduct in RT-Quick/SAA.
- Conduct data analyses, interpret the results, present and discuss them.
- Draft manuscripts / manuscript sections.
- Participate in updating and maintaining laboratory databases.
- Laboratory management (availability and readiness of laboratory materials and
- reagents)
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCIE
The applicant must have the following qualifications:
- Master in Science with special focus in molecular and cellular biology and/or neuroscience.
- Working experience of at least 24 months
- Experience in sample handling and processing
- Strong experience in molecular biology techniques (DNA and RNA isolation, RNA quantification, PCR and genotyping).
- Experience in cell culture (astrocytes, microglia).
- Experience in protein quantification (Luminex, ELISA).
- Experience in cytometry.
- Experience in RT-Quick/SAA.
- Experience in Data analyses using
- Experience in confocal microscopy and imatge analyses.
- Advanced knowledge Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge in databases (good knowledge of excel required).
- Knowledge Rstudio and data anlysis.
- Poster presentation in at least one international congress/conference.
- To be able to work independently and take initiative.
- Take an active part of the team.
- Be accurate and have a strong feeling of responsibility.
- Be perseverant and have a strong ambition to learn.
- English level corresponding to C1
- Good oral and written communications skills.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Indefinite contract (Science Law 14/2011)
- 38-hour/week contract.
- Starting July 1st, 2026
- Gross annual remuneration inherent in the position covered by this call, will be set according to the amount awarded for the grant awarded, distributed in 12 payments.
- Flexible payment (childminding vouchers).
- 23 days holiday and 5 days for personal matters.
- Training capsules by the company.
- Excellent research and training opportunities with access to state-of-the-art facilities
- Be part of an excellent multidisciplinary research center with the HRS4R badge.
- Location at the Can Ruti Campus, a top-level 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.
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.
- 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.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
The call for applications will close on May 31st 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
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.