Organisation/Company Fundació Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron- Institut de recerca Department Research Department Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 23 Nov 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Andorra) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40h/week Offer Starting Date 1 Dec 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
VHIR offers a position for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Clinical Biochemistry, Drug Delivery and Therapy Group and support the research lines in development of diagnostic methods.
Main responsibilities and duties:
- Support the development of research lines related to diagnostic methods development including conducting experiments, analysis of the results and organisation/coordination of the laboratory staff and students’ work.
- Prepare abstracts for scientific conferences and manuscripts for publication.
- Apply for competitive grants to fund projects or human resources.
- PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedicine or a related field
- Training in protein engineering and mass spectrometry
- Fluency in English (professional level)
- Fluency in Catalan and Spanish
Experience and knowledge:
Required:
- At least two years’ experience working in mass spectrometry-based methods and protein engineering
- Background in chemistry applied to biological sciences
- Ability to conduct research projects independently, to prepare publications and to apply for competitive grants
- Experience in other basic molecular biology techniques (PCR, Western Blot, ELISA, etc.) and cell culture
- Strong publication record
- Research stays abroad
- Desirable soft skills: Teamwork, initiative, a well‑organised and responsible person
Additional Information
Labour conditions:
- Full-time position: 40h/week
- Gross annual salary: 25.000 – 29 000 euros (Remuneration will depend on experience and skills. Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale)
- Contract: Technical and scientific activities contract linked to the project activities
What can we offer?
- Incorporation to Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops the biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the biggest hospital of Barcelona and the largest of Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).
- A scientific environment of excellence, highly dynamic, where high‑end biomedical projects are continuously developed.
- Continuous learning and a wide range of responsibilities within a stimulating work environment.
- Individual training opportunities.
- 23 days of holidays + 9 personal days.
- Versátil Remuneration Program (including dining checks, health insurance, transportation and more)
- Corporate Benefits: platform through which you can obtain significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports… among many others.
- Healthy Offering: choose from a variety of wellbeing focused activities to be the healthiest you.
Selection process
Deadline to apply:
VHIR embraces Equality and Diversity. As reflected in our values we work toward ensuring inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training, and management for all staff within the organization, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or ethnicity.
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