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IrsiCaixa is a biomedical research center based in Badalona (Barcelona), Spain, focused on the study of the immune system to address infectious diseases, particularly HIV/AIDS, as well…
- Locations
- Badalona only
- Work style
- All hybrid
- Level
- Entry-Level for 1 of 1
- Locations
- Badalona only
- Work style
- All hybrid
- Level
- Entry-Level for 1 of 1
About the company
IrsiCaixa is a biomedical research center based in Badalona (Barcelona), Spain, focused on the study of the immune system to address infectious diseases, particularly HIV/AIDS, as well as emerging infections, immunopathology, microbiome, and cancer. It operates as a private non-profit foundation, co-promoted by the "la Caixa" Foundation and the Catalan government, and is located within the Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital campus, fostering a unique collaboration between researchers, clinicians, patients, and the community. The institute has over 120 professionals, 11 research groups, and more than 1400 publications, with an international reputation in HIV research and a strong commitment to training young scientists and promoting citizen health.
For International Professionals
- Located in Badalona, a city in the Barcelona metropolitan area, with easy access to Barcelona city center.
- The institute is part of the Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital campus, offering a collaborative environment with clinical and research staff.
- Official website is available in Catalan, Spanish, and English, indicating an international working environment.
- The institute emphasizes training and career development for young researchers, with a dedicated 'Carrera científica' section.
- Research is conducted in collaboration with over 60 institutions across 18 countries, offering international networking opportunities.
Offices in Spain
Company History
IrsiCaixa was constituted in 1995 as a private non-profit foundation, jointly promoted by the "la Caixa" Foundation and the Department of Health of the Generalitat de Catalunya. It was born to respond to HIV/AIDS and has evolved into a reference center in infections and immunity, with 11 research groups and over 100 professionals.