Predoctoral researcher - Molecular and Cellular Models of Endometriosis - Ginecological Cancer Group

REF: 25-137_R_MM

About the research group

The selected candidate will join a research team based at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (University of Barcelona), and affiliated with the Gynaecological Cancer Group at IDIBELL. The project is coordinated by Dr. Mireia Martín Satué, professor at the University of Barcelona and principal investigator of the research funded by La Marató de TV3.
Our team works at the intersection of histology, pathology, and gynaecology, with a focus on translational research and the development of experimental models to unravel the mechanisms underlying the etiopathogenesis of endometriosis.

About the role

The selected candidate will contribute to the development of cellular and tissue-based experimental models related to endometriosis.
Their main tasks will include sample processing, cell culture, immunostaining, and microscopy, as well as support in molecular biology and histological analysis.
The candidate will work closely with other members of the team and will have the opportunity to be involved in omics data integration, depending on their background and interests.
The position is framed within a collaborative research project funded by La Marató de TV3, and the candidate is expected to enrol in a PhD program during the project.
Mobility to partner laboratories involved in the project (within Spain or internationally) may be required to complete specific experimental tasks or training.

Job requirements

Professional experience

• Previous professional experience is not required.
• Practical knowledge or hands-on experience in basic techniques of cell biology and histology will be positively valued.

Education and training

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, or related fields.
• Masters degree in Biomedicine, Translational Research, or a related biomedical discipline (required to be eligible for PhD studies). 

Technical & soft skills

• Basic laboratory skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a respectful and empathetic attitude when working with others.

Languages

• Good command of the English language

We will value, but not required

• Previous experience in translational research projects.
• Familiarity with histology or cell culture techniques.
• Motivation to pursue a PhD thesis within the project framework.

What do we offer

• No. of positions: 1
• Estimated start date: November 2025
• Contract duration: 3 years
• Estimated annual gross salary: 18.141 €
• 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  15/10/2025

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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.

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