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 and lower grades will not be considered)
* Master in Translational Biomedical Research offered by VHIR (other masters will not be considered)
* Demonstrated expertise in NGS, supported at least two peer-reviewed publications in metagenomics and four in quasispecies (Only curriculums that meet all of the above requirements will be considered for evaluation)
* PhD in viral hepatitis Desirable:
* Additional or specialised training in molecular biology and next-generation sequencing of RNA viruses
* Fluency in Catalan and/or Spanish
* English (business level)
* Excellent ability in delivering oral presentations at local, national and international meetings
* Ability to teach and mentor new students Experience and knowledge: Required:
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Experience:
o Having conducted the PhD (including wet/dry-lab related work) work for at least 3 years as R1. o At least 5 years of experience working in molecular biology and next-generation sequencing of RNA viruses o Knowledge of viruses, gradient isolation, data collection and analysis o Ability to teach and mentor new students o Self-motivated, enthusiastic and committed to the work to be developed
* Publications: o At least 1 first-author original publication in JCR-indexed peer-reviewed journals.



o Minimum of 15 published papers in international journals, at least two as a first author o Minimum of participation in 8 poster or oral presentations in seminars/meetings
* Competences: o Research Expertise: Solid disciplinary knowledge and ability to contribute to high-quality research activities. o Research data management: Experience organising and managing research data following FAIR principles. o Teamwork and mentoring: Ability to work collaboratively and support junior researchers or students. o Analytical thinking: Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills applied to research challenges. o Scientific dissemination: Experience contributing to publications and research dissemination activities o Experience in protein extraction o Experience in Western Blot o Experience in DNA and RNA extraction o Experience in in iodixanol gradients qPCR Note: Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their experience and achievements related to the position requirements during the application process through the ATS. Desirable:
* Funding: o Experience in contributing to the preparation of competitive funding applications such as postdoctoral fellowships and research grant applications, among others. o Participation in a FIS project as a member of the research team
* Supervision and Mentoring: o Experience in supervising or mentoring undergraduate students (e.g. research projects or final degree projects) o Expertise in mentoring students o University teaching experience
* Science Communication and Outreach Activities o Experience attending and presenting results in scientific congresses and preparing manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals. o Engagement in science communication or outreach activities o Particip

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