Organisation/Company IrsiCaixa AIDS Research Institute Department IrsiCaixa Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Technology » Biotechnology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 6 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 39 Offer Starting Date 1 Feb 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number GREC_PhD Fellow_02_ Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? Yes
The successful candidate will participate in biomedical research projects primarily focused on viral infections. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative, cutting-edge research within a highly collaborative national and international network.
The PhD student position will be linked to the project entitled “Unlocking pathways for next-generation therapies: CD169 at the crossroads of viral pathogenesis and immunomodulation” (PID OB-I00), granted as well by the Spanish Research Agency .




The role includes working with established technologies within the group, as well as developing and implementing new experimental approaches. The candidate will also be required to work in Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) facilities.
Job duties
Independently perform daily wet-lab experimental work
Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of protocols and data analysis workflows
Collaborate with research partners in experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation
Prepare scientific presentations and manuscripts for publication
Present research findings internally and at external meetings and conferences
Communicate regularly with the Principal Investigators regarding progress
Commit to full-time work with a adaptable schedule
Requirements
Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Education Level Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Competitive academic record align

📌 PhD Student Position to be granted by the Spanish Research Agency (Madrid)
🏢 Irsicaixa Aids Research Institute
📍 Madrid