Introduction to the vacant position:

The Microenvironments for Medicine Group is looking for a Postdoctoral candidate to develop research in the field of vascular mechanobiology. The work involves expertise in primary endothelial cell isolation and culture, multicellular vascular spheroid models, RNA‑seq analysis, advanced microscopy and standard molecular biology techniques. We are looking for someone with a solid background in vascular biology and a strong interest in cell engineering and mechanobiology.

The successful candidate will be required to make a leading contribution to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as make a significant contribution to the management of the research group.

Responsibilities

Play a leading role in the management and development of the group and work independently and in collaboration, establishing and maintaining external collaborations both nationally and internationally.

Play a leading role in the planning, design and conduct of research, individually or jointly, in accordance with the priorities of the group and in discussions with the PI.

Sustain a track record of independent and joint publications of international quality in high‑profile/quality refereed journals.

Play a leading role in the presentation of research findings at high‑profile national and international conferences, seminars and meetings to enhance the research profile of the group/institute.

Lead the development, both independently and in collaboration with others (including stakeholders), of the identification of potential funding sources and contribute to the development of proposals to secure funding from internal and external bodies to support future research of international quality.

Play a leading role in the organisation, supervision,



mentoring and training of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students and less experienced members of the research group to ensure their effective development.

Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group.

Supervise Masters students and mentor PhD students as assigned by the PI.

Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline in order to provide advice and guidance to students and less experienced colleagues.

Engage in personal, professional and career development, to enhance both specialist and transferable skills as needed by the research group and in discussion with the PI.

Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the PI.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in a relevant area with demonstrable expertise in endothelial cell biology and its combination in mechanobiology studies.

Demonstrable scientific and technical activity: Articles published in scientific journals, books or chapters of scientific and technical books, works presented at congresses, patents granted or licensed, and generally any other contribution that allows assessment of research merits.

Multidisciplinary skills in physical sciences/engineering at the interface with biology, experience in working with cell culture, advanced microscopy, mechanical characterisation of cells and hydrogels, 3D culture.

Competencies and skills: Communication, teamwork, collaboration, commitment,



proactivity, integrity, critical and analytical thinking.

High level of English.

Advisory: Experience/knowledge of synthesis of hydrogels; recombinant production and purification of proteins in bacteria; mechanobiology; advanced mechanical characterisation of soft matter, including nanoindentation, AFM, rheology and Brillouin microscopy; cell culture at the interface with hydrogels and biomaterials.

Experience as a post‑doctoral researcher at Spanish and/or foreign universities or R&D; centres other than IBEC.

Other curricular merits: management of doctoral and master’s theses, obtaining awards, mentions, distinctions; dissemination activities.

Benefits and Working Conditions

Number of available positions: 1.

Starting date: October 2026.

Working conditions: Full time, open‑ended contract due to technical and scientific activities linked to the project and budget duration.

Work‑life balance measures, including parental leave, adaptable schedule working hours, 23 working days of paid holidays, 9 leave days for personal matters.

IBEC provides equality of access to professional development opportunities and a wide range of training including mobility grants and mentoring programmes.

Stimulating interdisciplinary research and high‑quality international scientific environment.

Induction programme to facilitate incorporation at IBEC and support for foreigners to obtain Visa‑working permits and installation in Barcelona.

Equal Opportunity

IBEC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. The institute supports employees irrespective of gender, nationality, religion, disabilities, age, sexual identity or cultural and socioeconomic background.

📌 Postdoctoral position at the Research Group Microenvironments for Medicine (Madrid)
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