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The Institute Sant Joan de Deu and Hospital Sant Joan de Deu in Barcelona are reference centres for the study and treatment of paediatric cancer, while the Institute of Oncology of Asturias (IUOPA) at the University of Oviedo is a reference centre in cancer genomics and precision medicine. Both institutes have collaborated to improve paediatric haematologic cancer research through cancer genomics and novel molecular approaches, aiming to better understand tumour development, relapse, resistance to therapy and identify potential therapeutic opportunities.

IUOPA’s main headquarters 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 Characterisation of Paediatric Leukemia.

This doctoral project will focus on the genomic characterisation of paediatric leukemias to identify the genomic alterations driving disease transformation and evolution. The study will seek to understand how specific mutations lead to the expansion of specific haematopoietic progenitors, and to identify molecular pathways promoting or inhibiting the development of specific haematological cell types. Methods will include whole genome and whole transcriptome sequencing, single‑cell sequencing, and validation through CRISPR editing in cell lines and/or mouse models. The results will contribute to a better understanding of paediatric leukemias and to identifying mechanisms that could improve patient management.

Responsibilities





We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student with postgraduate studies in bioinformatics, data analysis, biomedicine, or cell and molecular biology.

- 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 programme is required.
- International Master Thesis would be a plus.
- Experience coding 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.

Benefits

- Predoctoral contract.
- Full‑time contract of 39 hours per week, with a flexible schedule and 23 working days of vacation and personal matters.
- Measures to reconcile work and family life.
- Adaptable remuneration programme (kindergarten and other measures).
- An exciting and innovative research project.
- Working in a highly collaborative team in a basic research environment at 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