Research Assistant - Tumor and stromal chemoresistance

REF: 25-111_SS_DG

About the research group

The Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO) is a public centre dedicated exclusively to cancer, integrating prevention, care, training, and research. ICO is affiliated with the IDIBELL biomedical research institute and is recognised as a leading reference in oncology in Catalonia. Its translational research is conducted through the ProCURE Programme, part of IDIBELL’s ONCOBELL cancer research programme. ProCURE focuses on understanding tumour chemoresistance across various cancers to develop more effective treatments. Dr David G. Molleví, investigates therapy resistance driven by the tumour microenvironment in colorectal cancer liver metastases. The group is seeking a talented and motivated Senior technician for developing a competitive project that spans for three years. The candidate will engage in high-quality, translational cancer research. The group offers a collaborative and stimulating scientific environment.

About the role

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to join our multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will provide essential technical and analytical support for developing a funded competitive project, involving both multiplex histological staining and data analyses using high-end multiplex spatial biology technologies

Job requirements

Professional experience

• Proven previous experience in a research laboratory for a minimum of three years.

Education and training

• A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a health or life science discipline such as Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field
• Have a good academic degree record; degree average > 7.5 out of 10. 

Technical & soft skills

• Proficient in the use of fluorescently-labelled antibodies for tissue staining
• Hands-on experience with various microscopy techniques, especially fluorescence microscopy.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Knowledge of image analysis software such as ImageJ and QuPath will be highly regarded.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a laboratory environment.

Languages

• Good command of the English language

We will value, but not required

• Knowledge of and experience in oncology are advantageous but not necessary.

What do we offer

• No. of positions: 1
• Estimated start date: 01/10/2025
• Contract duration: 3 years
• Estimated annual gross salary: 32.000 €
• You will be part of a multicultural team. We have a fun loving and friendly international work environment.
• Flexible working schedule - We know you have a life outside of work and we will work with you to make sure it's kept that way.
• Possibility to work some days in remote -Teleworking
• 26 working days of holiday per year
• System of accumulated hours for employees, from 88 to 104 hours depending on the year (11 to 13 working days), to attend to personal matters.
• Paid leave package
• Benefits of constant training are offered
• We offer and promote diverse and inclusive conditions. Applicants are made free from any discrimination. Specifically IDIBELL works to improve gender equality in all areas with the aim of achieving gender balance, but maintaining the most scrupulous respect to any choice at the level of gender identity. Please express yourself freely, safely and non-binarily, if that's the case.

Deadline: Please submit your application by  22/08/2025

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Our institute

IDIBELL is a research center that integrates the biomedical research of the Bellvitge University Hospital (HUB), the Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO), and the University of Barcelona in the Bellvitge Campus (UB), and the Viladecans Hospital (HV). The research focuses of IDIBELL are cancer, neuroscience, translational medicine and regenerative medicine. Research, innovation and society are the pivots on which researchers work every day in order to improve the quality of life of citizens.

Observations:

The 'HR Excellence in Research' award represents IDIBELL’s commitment to the implementation of Human Resources policies, which oversee the attracting and development of talent in an open, transparent, and based on personal merit, in alignment with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment Researchers (Charter and Code).

IDIBELL is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the implementation of open, transparent and merit-based recruitment (OTMR).

The project leading to this labour contract has received funding from OCTOBER 2025. Under the project code CPP2024-011270