The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) is seeking to incorporate an early stage researcher to support the research project ERICA on head and neck cancer research, in the B•ARGO (Badalona•Applied Research in Oncology) group at the IGTP in collaboration with the Medical Oncology Service of the ICO Badalona and ViHIT group from IRSICaixa.
2026_100_EARLY STAGE RESEARCHER
BADALONA
Full-time
Permanent employee
JOB DESCRIPTION
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Joining an ongoing project involving:
- The manipulation of 2D and 3D cultures and cell co-cultures.
- Drug testing.
- Gene expression inhibition.
- Protein analysis by western blot, as well mRNA expression.
- Performance of high-throughput bioinformatic data analyses.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCIE
- Master's degree in Bioinformatics, with a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology or similar.
- High level of English (minimum B2 level).
- Previous experience in laboratory of cancer molecular biology.
- Advanced knowledge of bioinformatics.
- Proven experience in:
- In vitro cell culture techniques and drug testing.
- Protein extraction and Western blot.
- qPCR and gene expression analyses.
- Cytometry techniques.
- Personal skills:
- A strong passion for cancer research.
- Be highly motivated and adaptable.
- Be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Have excellent communication skills.
Highly valued:
- Experience in data analysis from Nanostring technology and correlation with clinical data in head and neck tumors environment.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Indefinite-contract by Science Law (17/2022) Indefinido por actividades científico-técnicas.
- Full-time position
- Date of incorporation: 1st of September 2026
- 21.000 € as anual gross salary
- Flexible payment (childminding vouchers and meal voucher).
- 23 days holiday and 5 days for personal matters.
- Training capsules by the company.
- Be part of an excellent multidisciplinary research centre with the HRS4R badge.
- Location on the Can Ruti Campus, 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.
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.
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.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
The call for applications will close on July 22nd, 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.