Have the right to work in Spain
IrsiCaixa doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Be near Badalona for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
University degree
“Bachelor's and master's degrees in Biology, Immunology, Biomedicine, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

PhD position
Opportunity for professional and scientific development
Participation in innovative, high-impact, interdisciplinary research projects
Integration into a mixed basic and clinical research environment
International and interdisciplinary working environment

Infrastructure and benefits:

Access to state-of-the-art facilities
Sponsored training in scientific and transferable skills
Subsidized cafeteria
Flexible working schedule
Hybrid work option (up to 6 days/month remote work)

Requirements

What we're looking for

Minimum of 6-12 months of laboratory experience (during Bachelor's and/or Master's training)

Bachelor's and master's degrees in Biology, Immunology, Biomedicine, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field

Competitive academic record aligned with PhD program requirements
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to analyze, interpret, and report scientific results
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Strong motivation to pursue a scientific research career

The candidate should be a very self-reliant person, becoming an asset to the team, as will have to design innovative and creative experimental approaches.

Buyer

Nice to have

Prior scientific output (conference presentations and/or peer-reviewed publications) is an advantage
Technical skills (desirable): flow cytometry, primary cell culture, functional immune assays, molecular biology techniques

Languages

English: advanced level (required)

Spanish and/or Catalan: considered an asset

The role

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic pre-doctoral researcher to join the GREC group at IrsiCaixa.

The successful candidate will participate in biomedical research projects primarily focused on viral infections. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative, cutting-edge research within a highly collaborative national and international network.

The PhD student position will be linked to the project entitled "Unlocking pathways for next-generation therapies: CD169 at the crossroads of viral pathogenesis and immunomodulation" (PID2025-173369OB-I00), granted as well by the Spanish Research Agency.

The role includes working with established technologies within the group, as well as developing and implementing new experimental approaches. The candidate will also be required to work in Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) facilities.

Job duties

What you'll do

Independently perform daily wet-lab experimental work
Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of protocols and data analysis workflows
Collaborate with research partners in experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation
Prepare scientific presentations and manuscripts for publication
Present research findings internally and at external meetings and conferences
Communicate regularly with the Principal Investigators regarding progress

How you'll work

Commit to full-time work with a flexible schedule

Candidate profile and qualifications

Time off and working conditions:

22 vacation days + 3 personal days + additional institutional holidays
Reduced working hours on Fridays and during July-August

Salary: In accordance with IrsiCaixa salary scales and Spanish regulations "Real Decreto 103/2019, de 1 de marzo, por el que se aprueba el Estatuto del personal investigador predoctoral en formación".

Required documents

CV in English including contact details
Motivation letter in English
Academic transcripts (BSc and MSc)
Two reference letters or referee contacts

Hiring process

Pre-selection based on CV, academic record, and motivation letter
Interviews with shortlisted candidates

About IrsiCaixa

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.

Industry: Biomedical Research
Founded: 1995
Employees: 100–200
Headquarters: Badalona, Spain
In Spain: Badalona
Website: irsicaixa.es

Good to know if you are moving

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.