Research Support – Resistance and Progression Mechanisms in Prostate Cancer Group at Oncobell Call

REF. 26-109_SS_MO

About the research group

The candidate will join the research group “Resistance and Progression Mechanisms in Prostate Cancer”, focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms involved in prostate cancer progression, metastasis and therapy resistance. The group combines translational and multidisciplinary approaches to identify novel biomarkers and therapeutic opportunities in advanced prostate cancer.

About the role

We are looking for a highly motivated Research Support professional to support ongoing research projects in the field of cancer biology. The candidate will participate in routine laboratory activities, sample processing, molecular and cellular experiments, data organisation and general laboratory maintenance. The position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative research environment.

Job requirements

Professional experience

• Previous experience working in a biomedical or molecular biology laboratory.
• Experience in cell culture and handling of biological samples.
• Knowledge of standard molecular biology techniques such as PCR, qPCR, Western blot and RNA/DNA extraction.
• Experience with histological techniques and sample processing will be considered an asset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Education and training

•  Vocational Training qualification (Intermediate or Higher Level) in Laboratory, Clinical and Biomedical Laboratory, Biotechnology, or a related field. 

Technical & soft skills

• Good organization and project managing skills
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Team work
• Good communication skills (written and oral communication)

Languages

• Good command of the English language

We will value, but not required

• Experience with bioinformatics or omics-related techniques.
• Experience working with animal models or histological staining

What do we offer

• No. of positions: 1
• Estimated start date: 01/10/2026
• 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.
•  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  10/08/2026

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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.

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).