Postdoctoral researcher for the Gene Regulation of Cell Identity Lab
REF. 26-063_R_MP
About the research group
Research at the Gene Regulation of Cell Identity Group aims at understanding how post-transcriptional regulatory mechanisms and their regulators, mainly RBPs and miRNAs, are involved in the establishment of cellular identity and how their dysregulation contributes to the development of neurodegenerative diseases. For this purpose, we use iPSCs to model neural differentiation in humans and study their differentiation process using a combination of molecular biology techniques with high-throughput omics and computational tools.
For more information on the group and our current research projects, please check our group’s websites:
https://idibell.cat/es/investigacion/area-de-neurociencias/programa-de-neurociencias/regulacion-genica-de-la-identidad-celular/
https://www.plasslab.com/
About the role
The successful candidate will lead and supervise the experimental work in the lab. Selected candidates will work on developing and implementing new experimental approaches for the direct differentiation of neural and glial cells from iPSCs and fibroblasts. Tasks will also include the culture and differentiation of iPSC cell lines, characterization of cellular phenotypes using imaging and molecular biology approaches, the use of CRISPR/Cas9 technology to perform functional validations as well as day-to-day management of the lab, student supervision, experimental work coordination and budget control.
Job requirements
Professional experience
- At least 4 years post-doctoral experience working in a research lab with a similar role.
Education and training
- PhD in Biomedicine, Neuroscience or Related field
Technical & soft skills
- Advanced cell culture skills (iPSCs, cell lines, lentivus/retrovirus work, CRISPR/Cas9, etc)
- Experience with single cell omics technologies and protocols for sample preparation.
- Advanced confocal imaging skills
- Strong neuroscience background
- Experience with project management, supervision and planning skills
Languages
- Good command of English and Spanish.
We will value, but not required
- Prior experience in the biology of post-transcriptional regulatory mechanisms will be a plus.
What do we offer
- Estimated start date: 06/07/2026
- Contract duration: Permanent by project
- Estimated annual gross salary: It is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay ranges.
- 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.
- 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 05/06/2026
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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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