The earth’s daily rotation causes profound, yet repetitive, changes to environmental conditions. In response, species from prokaryotes to humans have evolved circadian clocks to drive anticipatory daily rhythms in biological processes ranging in magnitude from DNA replication to sleep-wake cycles. However, cellular, tissue and systemic circadian rhythms exhibit a generalised decay during the ageing process that may contribute to the development of aged-related diseases and onset of frailty. In the Circadian Rhythms and Ageing Laboratory, we aim to determine why this detrimental decay occurs and ask how we can correct or exploit these changes.

Main responsibilities and duties:
- Coordinate and carry out tasks essential to the day-to-day running of the laboratory (purchasing, equipment maintenance etc.).
- Implement strategies to inventory laboratory resources and ensure ease of access.
- Work together with the PI to ensure a sound management of lab finances.
- Aid in the on-boarding and training of new lab members.




- Provide punctual experimental support to other researchers in the laboratory.

Education and qualifications:
Required:
- A PhD in a related research area
- Fluent in English (minimum: C1) and Spanish/Catalan
- FELASA certificate level C

Experience and knowledge:
Required:
- Experience studying mouse models of disease and colony management
- Proven mastery of basic molecular biology (RT-qPCR, western-blot, microscopy etc.) and cell culture techniques
- Experience generating and analysing transcriptomic, metabolomic and proteomic datasets
- A strong academic foundation in the fields of oncology and/or ageing

Desirable:
- Familiarity with the Spanish system of grants and fellowships
- Experience working with organoid cultures

Labour conditions:
- Working hours: Full-time (37,5 hours per week)
- Starting date: September, 2026
- Gross annual salary: Remuneration will be determined by experience, skills and responsibilities and aligned with the Collective

📌 Laboratory Manager (Barcelona)
🏢 VHIR
📍 Barcelona