We are seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher (R2) who has recently completed their PhD and is looking to further develop their research career within a structured and supportive environment.
This role offers a defined period of advanced, mentored training, providing the opportunity to deepen expertise, contribute to high-quality research projects, and strengthen scientific independence.
The position is fully focused on research activities, allowing you to dedicate your time to scientific excellence and career progression within a leading research centre.
Main responsibilities and duties:
• Conduct high‑quality research aligned with project and lab objectives, including rigorous data collection, analysis, and literature review.

• Collaborate with senior researchers in designing experiments, developing research protocols, and contributing to publications, reports, and grant proposals.

• Present research findings within the team and at scientific conferences or seminars.





• Provide guidance to junior researchers or graduate students and supervise Bachelor’s and Master’s students when applicable.

• Engage in continuous professional development and work with the technology transfer office to identify potential inventions and understand IP processes.

• Coordinate the optimization of metagenomics methodologies

• Provide support for bioinformatic analysis following metagenomics runs and data acquisition

• Collaborate in writing papers

• Prepare and mentor new students

• Organise and ensure proper maintenance of the viral hepatitis laboratory

Education and qualifications:
Required:
• Completed PhD Degree in the corresponding field

• Completed official university qualification from a country of the European Higher Education Area with a minimum of 300 ECTS of official university studies, of which, at least 60, at master’s level, which allow them to access doctoral studies.

• Fluency in English

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology grade >9.00 (other degrees an

📌 -I (Recognised Researcher) (Barcelona)
🏢 VHIR
📍 Barcelona