The Fraunhofer Spain Research Foundation is looking for a Junior Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Fraunhofer Center for Applied Theragnostics (Fraunhofer CAT) in Barcelona.
The selected candidate will contribute to the development of innovative technologies combining microfluidics, organ-on-chip systems and cryopreservation approaches for biomedical and translational research applications. The position is part of the Fraunhofer CAT programme, focused on the development of novel diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic tools for precision medicine. Research activities will include the development of advanced in vitro models, microengineered platforms and preservation technologies for cells, tissues and biological samples.
This project is funded by: Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades, Generalitat de Catalunya and Ajuntament de Barcelona.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Fraunhofer CAT direction, the applicant will carry out the following research activities:
- Contribute to research projects involving microfluidic systems,



organ-on-chip platforms and cryopreservation technologies.
- Design, perform and optimize experimental protocols related to cell culture, biological sample preservation and microfluidic device operation.
- Participate in the development and validation of innovative cryopreservation strategies for cells, tissues and advanced biological models.
- Assist in the integration of microfluidic technologies with cryobiology workflows.
- Contribute to research dissemination and outreach, including writing papers, patents or other outputs and to be actively presenting at conferences, fairs or other relevant stakeholders’ forums.
- Supervision and/or co-supervision of undergraduate, master students, including experimental design and practice, analysis of results and dissemination of results.
- Management of specialized laboratory equipment, including training of new users, writing standard operation protocols, insta

📌 JUNIOR POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN MICROFLUIDICS AND CRYOPRESERVATION (Barcelona)
🏢 Barcelona Institute Of Science And Technology (Bist)
📍 Barcelona