Organisation/Company Fundació Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron- Institut de recerca Department Research Department Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 29 Oct *****:59 (Europe/Andorra) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5h/week Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
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
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




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
Experience:
Having conducted the PhD (including wet/dry-lab related work) work for at least 3 years as R1.
At least 5 years of experience working in molecular biology and next-generation sequencing of RNA viruses
Knowledge of viruses, gradient isolation, data collection and analysis
Ability to teach and mentor new students
Self-motivated, enthusiastic and committed to the work to be developed
Publications:
At least 1 first-author original publication in JCR-indexed peer-reviewed journals.
Minimum of 15 published papers in international journals, at least two as a first author
Minimum of participation in 8 poster or oral presentations in seminars/meetings
Competences:
Research Expertise: Solid disciplinary knowledge and ability to contribute to high-quality research activities.
Research data management: Experience organising and managing research data following FAIR principles.
Teamwork and mentoring: Ability to work collaboratively and support junior researchers or students.
Analytical thinking: Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills applied to research challenges.
Scientific dissemination: Experience contributing to publications and research dissemination activities
Experience in protein extraction

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