VHIR offers a vacant position for a Predoctoral Researcher within the Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders Research Group in order to develop a project in translational research in paediatric sarcomas.
This is a unique chance to contribute to significant translational research in paediatric cancer, specifically focusing on bone sarcomas, in the context of drug discovery. A core component of the project will involve validating and screening new compounds as advanced new therapeutic strategies in in vitro and in vivo models.
Main responsibilities and duties:
- Perform routine laboratory techniques (cell culture, molecular biology, protein analysis) in support of the group's preclinical research projects on paediatric sarcomas
- Strong organisational, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Authorship of scientific publications.Provide technical support to researchers and PhD students in the development and execution of in vitro and in vivo experiments.
- Collaborate on shared projects and cross-cutting experimental procedures.
- Prepare and organise reagents, samples and biological material,



ensuring correct storage, traceability and biosafety standards.
- Analyse and process experimental data and assist in preparing results for lab meetings, reports, publications and grant applications.
- Monitor and track laboratory stock, equipment maintenance and orders, and ensure compliance with internal quality and safety protocols.

Education and qualifications:
Required:
- Master's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences or a related field.
- Certificate in Animal Experimentation (mouse).
- Additional training in laboratory techniques such as cell culture and molecular biology.
- Fluency in Catalan, Spanish and English (professional proficiency).

Desirable:
- Strong organisational, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Authorship of scientific publications.

Experience and knowledge:
Required:
- At least 1–2 years' experience working in a research l

📌 Predoctoral Researcher (España)
🏢 VHIR
📍 España