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The Institute Sant Joan de Deu and Hospital Sant Joan de Deu in Barcelona are reference centers for the study and treatment of pediatric cancer. The Institute of Oncology of Asturias (IUOPA) at University of Oviedo constitutes a reference center in cancer genomics and precision medicine in oncology. Both institutes have established a collaboration to improve pediatric hematologic cancer research through the use of cancer genomics and novel molecular approaches in order to better understand the molecular mechanisms driving tumor development, relapse, resistance to therapy, and the identification of potential therapeutic opportunities in these tumors.

IUOPA’s main headquarter is located at the University of Oviedo School of Medicine, Oviedo.

We are looking for a highly motivated Predoctoral Researcher for the Molecular Biology of Cancer group led by Dr. Xose S Puente at the University of Oviedo School of Medicine.

Research Description

Genomic Characterization of Pediatric Leukemia

This doctoral project will focus on the genomic characterization of pediatric leukemias in order to identify the genomic alterations driving the transformation and evolution of the disease. The project will try to understand how specific mutations lead to the expansion of specific hematopoietic progenitors, to identify molecular pathways promoting or inhibiting the development of specific hematological cell types.

The project will involve the use of state‑of‑the‑art technologies, including whole genome and whole transcriptome sequencing, single cell sequencing, validations through CRISPR editing in cell lines and/or mouse models.



The results derived from this thesis will contribute to better understanding pediatric leukemias and identifying mechanisms that could be useful in the management of these patients.

Responsabilities

- Design, plan, and execute research projects under supervision.
- Develop and optimise computational methodologies.
- Conduct literature reviews and stay up to date with developments in the field.
- Generate reproducible and high‑quality scientific results.
- Contribute to hypothesis generation and scientific problem‑solving.
- Maintain accurate and organised research records.

Requirements

- Master’s degree in bioinformatics, data analysis or a related field.
- Admission to the PhD program is required.
- International Master Thesis would be a plus.
- Coding experience in Python and R.
- Experience in High Performance Computing using Linux environments.
- Experience in cancer genomics and cancer biology.
- A high level of motivation and interest in biomedical research.
- Strong collaborative and communication skills.
- Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
- Previous scientific contributions would be a plus.

We offer

- Predoctoral contract.
- Full‑time contract of 39 hours per week (flexible work schedule, 23 working days of vacation and days for personal matters).
- Measures to reconcile work and family life.
- Adaptable remuneration program (kindergarten and other measures).
- An exciting and innovative research project.
- Working in a highly collaborative team in a basic research environment of the Institute of Oncology of Asturias, Oviedo.
- Collaborative environment with clinical and basic researchers at Hospital Sant Joan de Deu, Barcelona.
- The family‑friendly and culturally rich environment of Asturias.

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📌 Computational Predoctoral Researcher, Ref.-2026 (Oviedo)
🏢 Fundació de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu
📍 Oviedo