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Pre-doctoral Researcher in the Retrovirology and Clinical Studies Group (GREC) in Badalona

Hybrid in Badalona·Added today (last checked 6 Nov)

IrsiCaixa

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Hybrid, Badalona
English
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Education
University degree

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IrsiCaixa is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Badalona.

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Experience

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

Education and field of expertise

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

Candidate profile and qualifications

  • 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.

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

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Buyer

  • 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
  • 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)

Salary: In accordance with IrsiCaixa salary scales and Spanish regulations "Royal Decree 103/2019, of March 1, approving the Statute of pre-doctoral research personnel in training".

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.

What you'll do

Job duties

  • 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

Full/part time

Full time

February 2026

  • Commit to full-time work with a flexible schedule
  • 22 vacation days + 3 personal days + additional institutional holidays
  • Reduced working hours on Fridays and during July-August

Hiring process

Required documents

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

Selection 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

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.

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About the company & team

Direct supervisor

Prof. J Martínez-Picado and Dr. Patricia Resa-Infante

Where to find us

IrsiCaixa

Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital | 2nd floor, Maternity building.

Ctra. del Canyet, s/n. 08916 Badalona, Barcelona

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Job code

GREC_PhD Fellow_02_092026

Starting date

Application deadline

Open until the position is filled (target closing date: October 15th, 2026)

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Field

Virology, immunology and molecular biology

Document

GREC_PhD Fellow_02_092026.pdf

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