Research group working in the development of gene
therapy strategies for neurological paediatric rare diseases using
AAV vectors, animal models and iPSC-derived neurons from patients,
with the aim to arrive to clinical assays. Main responsibilities
and duties: Design, perform, and interpret in vitro and in vivo
experiments with viral vectors to treat neurological rare diseases
Write documents, reports and grants Present and defend the results
obtained in national and international scientific meetings
Supervise PhD and Master students as well as students in practices
and internships Education and qualifications: Required: PhD in
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, in Biomedicine, or similar
Animal Experimentation Course Desirable: Advanced English level
Experience and knowledge: Required: Experience (minimum 4 years) in
production and purification of recombinant AAV vectors Experience
(minimum 4 years) in in vivo animal experimentation: viral vector
administration to rodents Experience (minimum 4 years) in in vivo
animal experimentation: behavioral and memory tests Experience
(minimum 4 years) in working with iPSC derived neurons and brain
organoids Experience (minimum 4 years) in neurological rare
diseases Experience (minimum 4 years) in Maxipreps and minipreps as
well as in other molecular biology techniques. Labour conditions:
Working hours : Full-time (37,5 hours per week). Starting date : As
soon as possible. Gross annual salary : 39.630€ aligned with the
Collective Agreement pay scale. Contract type : Technical and
scientific activities contract linked to project activities What
can we offer? Incorporation into the Vall d’Hebron Research
Institute (VHIR) ,



a public sector institution that promotes and
develops biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall
d’Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the largest hospital in
Barcelona and the largest within the Catalan Institute of Health
(ICS) . A dynamic scientific environment of excellence , where
cutting-edge biomedical projects are continuously developed.
Continuous learning and career development pathways . Adaptable
working hours . 23 days of annual leave plus 9 personal days .
Flexible remuneration programme , including meal vouchers, health
insurance, transport and more. Corporate benefits platform ,
offering significant discounts on travel, culture, technology,
gastronomy, sports and more. Healthy offering– “Feel Good, Feel
VHIR” : VHIR’s wellbeing programme offers a variety of activities
to help staff thrive—physically, mentally, and socially. Through
four pillars—Feel Well, Feel Connected, Feel Empowered, Feel
Welcomed—it fosters health, growth, and community. International
mobility support (Welcome Services) : we aim to make your arrival
in Barcelona smooth and pleasant by providing city information,
guidance on required procedures, access to the International
Welcome Desk, family support and assistance with finding
accommodation. Deadline to apply: 22-04-2026 How We Hire:
Pre-selection:



Candidates are shortlisted based on their skills,
qualifications, and relevant experience as outlined in their CVs.
Interviews: Meetings may be held with Talent Acquisition and/or the
hiring manager. Practical assessment: Depending on the role,
candidates may complete a case study, technical task, presentation,
or written exercise, on-site or remotely. Checks: Education,
references, and other job-related verifications may be carried out.
Job offer: The selected candidate receives a formal job offer upon
successful completion of the process. VHIR 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. Information on Personal Data Protection: Data
Controller: Fundació Hospital Universitari Vall d’Hebron Institut
de Recerca -VHIR-. Purpose: Personnel selection. Legal Basis: Your
consent. Data retention period: One year. If you are selected, as
long as the employment relationship is in force and legal
responsibilities may arise. Data sharing: Does not occur, except
for communications necessary to fulfill the purpose and those
required by law to public and private bodies. Rights: You can
access, rectify, delete, object to, and limit the processing of
data, as well as request data portability where applicable, by
contacting [email protected] . DPO: [email protected] . More
information: www.vhir.org Data Protection Authority:
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📌 Postdoctoral researcher (Gene therapy at nervoussystem) (Cataluña)
🏢 VHIR
📍 Cataluña