Investigador/a predoctoral en el grupo Retrovirología y Estudios Clínicos (GREC)

• 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

• 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

• 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)

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".

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

• 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
• Commit to full-time work with a flexible schedule
• 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

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Full/part time

Full time

Job code

GREC_PhD Fellow_02_092026

Starting date

February 2026

Application deadline

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

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Field

Virology, immunology and molecular biology

Direct supervisor

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

Experience

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

Languages

English: advanced level (required)

Spanish and/or Catalan: considered an asset

Education and field of expertise

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

Documento

GREC_PhD Fellow_02_092026.pdf

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IrsiCaixa

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

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