Postdoctoral Researcher (Cardiovascular diseases)1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsVHIR offers a position for a Postdoctoral Researcher within the Laboratory-JI/Cardiovascular Diseases Research Group.Education and qualifications:Postdoctoral researcher with a BSc in Biology or Biotechnology (minimum grade 7.5)Master’s degree and at least 3 years of laboratory-based experienceFluency in Catalan, Spanish and EnglishDesired:Completed Master’s degree in Translational MedicineKnowledge of statistics and experience with software such as GraphPad, RExperience and knowledge:Required:Minimum of 3 years of experience in metabolism researchPrior specialization in basic research projects in Cardiology. The following consolidated experience is required:Techniques for characterizing cardiac remodeling and heart failure in experimental modelsMaintenance and management of transgenic mouse coloniesMetabolomic analysis using stable and radioactive isotopesIsolation of cardiomyocytes and fibroblasts from murine heartsCell culture of established cell lines (HL-1, H9c2) and primary cultures of cardiomyocytes and fibroblastsRecruitment and collection of patient samplesStudies of intracellular calcium dynamics using confocal microscopyExperience in scientific writing and publishingMain responsibilities and duties:Maintain and manage existing transgenic mouse colonies.Analyze adverse cardiac remodeling, including hypertrophy, fibrosis, and inflammation, and assess cardiac function in mouse models of heart failure using:Molecular biology techniques (RNA/protein extraction, RT-PCR, Western blot, immunofluorescence).Histology.Isolation and culture of cardiomyocytes and fibroblasts.Intracellular calcium imaging by confocal microscopy.Design and conduct metabolomic studies,



including uptake assays and stable isotope dynamics.Prepare abstracts for scientific conferences and manuscripts for publication.Labour conditions:Full-time position: 40h/weekStarting date: immediateGross annual salary: 24.785 euros (Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale)Contract: Technical and scientific activities contract linked to the project activitiesWhat can we offer:Incorporation to Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops the biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the biggest hospital of Barcelona and the largest of Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).A scientific environment of excellence, highly dynamic, where high-end biomedical projects are continuously developed.Continuous learning and a wide range of responsibilities within a stimulating work environment.Individual training opportunities.Adaptable working hours.23 days of holidays + 9 personal days.Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining checks, health insurance, transportation and more)Corporate Benefits: platform through which you can obtain significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports... among many others.Healthy Offering: choose from a variety of wellbeing focused activities to be the healthiest you.Deadline to apply: 11-11-2025VHIR embraces Equality and Diversity. As reflected in our values we work toward ensuring inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training, and management for all staff within the organization, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or ethnicity.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Postdoctoral Researcher (Cardiovascular Diseases) - €24.785 A Year (Madrid)
🏢 VHIR
📍 Madrid