JOB DESCRIPTION

The Respiratory and Immune Repair (REPAIR Lab) group is seeking a graduate in Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or a related field, holding a Master’s degree in the same area, to join the Respiratory Research Group and contribute to the research project “Differences in Virome Diversity and Its Relationship with Inflammatory Patterns in Asthma According to Disease Severity and Phenotypes” (ISCIII). The successful candidate will conduct laboratory experiments and data collection, participate in specialized research experiments, process and analyse tissues and data, prepare reports, and provide technical support to the team. In addition, the candidate will participate in research meetings and discussions and contribute to scientific publications and presentations.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducting experimental studies (in vivo/ex vivo) related to the asthma research projects currently underway within the group
• Performing molecular biology techniques, including tissue processing for RNA extraction and real-time qPCR analysis.
• Help in the sample organization, process, and data analysis obtained during the project: blood, biopsies or paraffin sections
• Processing tissues for histological analysis and basic staining procedures, as well as acquiring images using microscopy technique
• Analyzing cell populations using flow cytometry.
• Conducting in vitro experiments using primary cell cultures and established cell lines.
• Carrying out laboratory organizational tasks, including order management and reagent inventory control.
• Take care of routine task for maintaining the lab
• Maintaining and updating research databases.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCIE

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in the field of Life Sciences and have completed a Master's degree in a related area.
• Excellent organization and fluent English.
• Strong experience in molecular biology technologies
• Have theoretical and practical knowledge of histology, PCR, ELISA, and primary cell culture techniques.
• Computational skills (Office, content management systems, etc.).
• Person able to work independently, take initiative and have good skills in work team

WHAT WE OFFER

• Permanent contract for scientific and technical activities (Law 17/2022). 
• Start as soon as possible (September 2026)
• Gross annual remuneration inherent to the square objected to this call, will be fixed based on the experience provided and the skills of the candidate, distributed in 12 payments.
• Flexible payment (childminding vouchers).
• 23 days holiday and 5 days for personal matters.
• Training capsules by the company.
• Be part of an excellent multidisciplinary research centre with the HRS4R badge.
• Location on the Can Ruti Campus, a first-class translational research environment in the Barcelona area, in a very stimulating scientific environment. The IGTP offers a supportive, friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

https://germanstrias.org/ca/research/malalties-cardiovasculars-i-respiratories/4/recerca-en-regeneracio-pulmonar-i-immune-repair

HOW TO APPLY

Interested persons must attach to the application:

• Motivation letter explaining their interest in the position.
• Updated CV.
• Contact of 2-3 references.

Applications will be evaluated in accordance with the guiding principles and objectives
of the supply systems, following the process described below:

Curricular evaluation: analysis of the curriculum vitae to assess aspects related to training, professional career and experience in positions related to the job position under selection.

Personal interview: once the résumé has been evaluated, the selected candidates will be called for a personal interview to verify and expand on the information detailed in the résumé and to evaluate aspects related to experience and professional skills.

Applications that do not meet the requirements, that are not included in the cases foreseen or that are not processed in accordance with the established procedure will not be considered in the selection process.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

The call for applications will close on August 10th, 2026.