Position Title

Postdoctoral Researcher

Reference

2026-030-01

Application deadline

29/05/2026

Number of vacancies

1

About Us The Cancer Cell Cycle Group led by Dr. Marcos Malumbres at the Vall d´Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO) is growing. Our lab focuses on the basic mechanisms that control cell differentiation and proliferation, and their implications in pathology. We aim to decipher the mechanisms that drive tumour cell proliferation with a patient‑focused perspective, exploring therapeutic opportunities by inhibiting critical cell cycle regulators.

Find more about our research at https://malumbreslab.org/ and https://vhio.net/pf/cancer-cell-cycle-group/.

We seek enthusiastic postdoctoral researchers with a strong background in molecular and cellular biology and cancer research. The successful candidate will contribute to an integrative biology project combining advanced experimental and analytical approaches to study the dynamic regulation of key cell cycle pathways in cancer cells. This will involve single‑cell technologies, high‑content screening, microscopy‑based approaches, and functional assays.

Applicants should have advanced skills in mammalian cell culture, cancer cell models, organoids or patient‑derived models, microscopy, high‑content imaging, single‑cell analysis, functional genomic or drug screening, genomic or transcriptomic data analysis, cell cycle regulation, and cancer biology.

Application Instructions

Motivation letter detailing research interests and relevant experience





Complete CV including contact details and a list of publications

Applications must be submitted through Teamtailor.

Additional Information The possibility of developing your professional career in a competitive environment.

Being part of a center that is constantly developing and collaborating with leading teams.

A diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes people regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation.

A commitment to sustainability through our GreenVhio program.

Conditions

Postdoctoral contract under the Science Law; the fellowship contract PID2024-161681OB‑I00 is funded by MICIU/AEI/FEDER.

Full‑time position, 37.5 hours per week.

Salary according to qualifications and experience following VHIO pay scales.

Flexible remuneration program including restaurant vouchers, transport, medical insurance, and a baby daycare voucher.

Adaptable working hours and measures to balance work, family, and personal life; promotion of gender equality as established in the VHIO collective agreement.

24 days of holidays and 6 personal days.

Fully subsidised Catalan, Spanish, or English courses.

Access to the Urban Sports Club at great prices.

Access to weekly physiotherapy sessions at the office, offered at a reduced price for the team.

VHIO endorses the Requirements and Principles of the European Charter for Researchers, the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers promoted by the European Commission, and follows Equal Opportunities policies.

📌 2026-030-01 Posdoctoral Researcher (Madrid)
🏢 Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO)
📍 Madrid