Organisation/Company Institut d'Investigacio Biomedica de Bellvitge (IDIBELL) Department RRHH Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 30 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 20 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 26-141_SS_JC Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Staff Scientist - Traslational Research

Ref. 26-141_SS_JC

About the research group

The candidate will join a multidisciplinary clinical and translational research environment at IDIBELL, collaborating closely with medical doctors, principal investigators, and healthcare professionals to lead innovative biomedical research projects, clinical trials, and translational science initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes.

About the role

The successful candidate will provide advanced scientific and clinical leadership to ongoing research projects. Responsibilities include designing and coordinating complex basic and clinical study protocols in cardiovascular diseases, leading the analysis of biological and clinical datasets, drafting and publishing high-impact scientific publications, securing competitive research grant funding, ensuring full compliance with ethical and regulatory standards, and serving as a key liaison between research teams and clinical units.

Job requirements

Professional experience

- Senior Postdoctoral Experience:



A minimum of 5 to 8 years of proven postdoctoral research experien-ence in clinical or translational research environments, preferably linked to a cardiovascular diseases in an excellence biomedical research institute.
- Track Record in Scientific Publications: Demonstrated history of high-impact peer-reviewed scientific publications as first author or corresponding author in top-tier journals (Q1/Q2 JCR). Candidates must provide their ORCID iD or Google Scholar link.
- Project & Protocol Leadership: Extensive, proven background in leading basic ans transla-tional study design, writing advanced scientific protocols, managing biological sample bi-obanks, and handling complex biomedical data analysis.
- Grant Acquisition & Management: Demonstrated experience in drafting, applying for, and managing competitive research grants (e.g., FIS / ISCIII, Horizon Europe, or equivalent inter-national funding bodies)

Education and training

- PhD in Biology, Biomedicine, Biochemistry, or related Life Sciences (mandatory), combined with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences.
- Formal complementary training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP), clinical trial management, and advanced research methodology.

Technical & soft skills

- Advanced Technical / Analytical Expertise:



Expertise in biostatistics or bioinformatics applied to clinical data (e.g., R, Python, SPSS) and advanced molecular/cellular techniques.
- Leadership & Supervision: Proven experience in supervising PhD candidates, Master's stu-dents, and junior laboratory research staff.
- Communication & Collaboration: Excellent scientific communication, organizational, and leadership abilities within multidisciplinary scientific and clinical settings.

Languages

- Fluency in English (C1/C2 level, written and spoken).
- Working knowledge of Spanish and Catalan.

We will value, but not required

- Previous experience as a Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-PI in competitive projects.
- Patents or intellectual property transfer experience in translational biomedicine.

What do we offer

- No. of positions: 1
- Estimated start date: 01/11/2026
- Contract duration: Permanent linked to a project
- Estimated annual gross salary: It is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay ranges.
- You will be part of a multicultural team. We have a fun loving and friendly international work environment.
- Versátil working schedule - We know you have a life outside of work and we will work with you to make sure it's kept that way.
- Possibility to work some days in remote - Teleworking
- 26 working days of holiday per year
- System of accumulated hours for employees, from 88 to 104 hours depending on the year (11 to 13 working days), to attend to personal matters.
- Paid leave package
- Benefits of constant training are offered
- We offer and promote diverse and inclusive conditions . A

📌 26-141_SS_JC - Staff Scientist - Traslational Research (España)
🏢 Institut D'Investigació Biomédica De Bellvitge (Idibell)
📍 España