Junior Researcher

Responsibilities

• Process and handle human biological samples from pediatric liver cancer patients and control tissues
• Conduct proteomic profiling of pediatric liver tumor and matched non-tumor samples
• Perform bioinformatic and statistical analyses of high-throughput spatial proteomic and proteomic datasets
• Integrate molecular and clinical data to support translational research and precision medicine
• Contribute to the characterization of molecular mechanisms in pediatric liver tumor development
• Maintain accurate records of experimental procedures, results, and research activities
• Participate in data interpretation and the preparation of scientific reports, presentations, and manuscripts
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in research meetings

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, Medicine, or related Life Sciences
• Professional proficiency in Catalan, Spanish, and English (written and spoken)
• Knowledge of molecular and cellular biology techniques and proteomics
• Experience in biomedical research laboratories working with human biological samples
• Skills in bioinformatic analysis of high-throughput datasets and statistical analysis
• Strong organizational, analytical, and scientific writing skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Biomedical Research, Molecular Biology, Oncology, or related fields
• Experience in R programming and data visualization tools
• Previous experience in pediatric oncology or liver disease research
• Knowledge of spatial proteomic analyses and biomarker discovery approaches

Benefits

• Indefinite contract (Science Law 17/2022)
• Full-time position with gross annual remuneration based on experience
• Flexible payment options (childminding vouchers)
• 23 days of holiday plus 5 days for personal matters
• Professional training capsules
• Access to a high-level, multidisciplinary research environment at the Can Ruti Campus

About the Company

The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) is a public research centre located in Badalona. Our objective is to transform scientific knowledge into solutions that improve health and medical care. As a CERCA centre and a center of excellence, we provide a supportive and collaborative ecosystem for professional development in a first-class translational research environment.