Descripción de la oferta
Pediatric tumors of the nervous system are the most common solid malignant neoplasms of childhood cancer and the leading cause of cancer‑related death in children. The main objective of the Laboratory of Neural Tumors is to develop and implement new therapies to improve the outcome of pediatric cancer patients both, in terms of efficacy but also safety, to reduce the long‑term sequelae of the current treatments. In particular, the laboratory focuses on pediatric solid tumors such as neuroblastoma, a pediatric solid tumor of the peripheral nervous system, but also on highly aggressive tumors of the central nervous system (e.g. ependymoma, high‑grade gliomas or medulloblastoma among others).
Main Responsibilities and Duties
Support senior researchers (R3/R4) in research activities, project coordination, funding strategy and development of research programmes.
Conduct high‑quality research and contribute to publications and conference presentations.
Design and optimise research methodologies, ensuring rigour, reproducibility and adherence to ethical standards.
Assist in the preparation of competitive grant proposals for individual and collaborative projects.
Contribute to institutional initiatives and participate in outreach and science communication activities.
Additional responsibilities may be undertaken depending on project needs, including administrative coordination, supervision of junior researchers, and participation in innovation and knowledge transfer activities (e.g. patent applications or commercialisation initiatives).
Education and Qualifications – Required
PhD Degree in the relevant field.
English level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
Animal experimentation certificate.
Education and Qualifications – Desirable
Additional or specialised training in animal experimentation.
Fluency in Catalan and/or Spanish and English (professional proficiency).
Experience and Knowledge – Required
Experience:
At least 5 years of postdoctoral research experience.
Participation in research projects of academic clinical trials.
Publications:
Demonstration of excellent original research with significant impact in the field (understood as the potential impact on scientific knowledge and on evidence‑based decision‑making). Minimum indicators are:
Between 2 and 5 original articles in D1/Q1 journals.
Between 1 and 2 articles as main author (D1/Q1 journals).
Funding:
Experience contributing to grant proposals.
Participation in competitive research projects as a member of the research team.
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 and Qualifications – Desirable
Supervision and Mentoring:
Experience in supervising or mentoring undergraduate students (e.g. research projects or final degree projects), master's students (master's dissertations), or early‑stage researchers (R1. Pre‑doctoral Researchers).
Science Communication and Outreach Activities:
Experience attending and presenting results in scientific congresses and preparing manuscripts for publication in peer‑reviewed journals.
Engagement in science communication or outreach activities.
Experience contributing to the organisation of workshops, seminars, or scientific events.
Intellectual Property Protection and Knowledge Transfer:
Familiarity with intellectual property protection processes and knowledge transfer activities.
Experience contributing to the preparation or submission of patent applications or participating in initiatives aimed at translating or commercialising research outcomes.
Training and Professional Development:
Commitment to continuous professional development, including participation in training activities aligned with the relevant professional or research training pathways.
Teaching and Public Engagement Activities:
Experience contributing to teaching or training activities, particularly at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
Interest or involvement in public engagement and awareness‑raising activities related to science and research.
Labor Conditions
Working hours: Full‑time (37.5 hours per week).
Starting date: July 1st 2026.
Gross annual salary: Remuneration will be determined by experience, skills and responsibilities and aligned with the Collective Agreement pay scale.
Contract type: Technical and scientific activities contract linked to project activities.
Benefits
Incorporation into the Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital (HUVH).
A dynamic scientific environment of excellence, where cutting‑edge biomedical projects are continuously developed.
Continuous learning and career development pathways.
Flexible working hours.
23 days of annual leave plus 9 personal days.
Flexible remuneration programme, including meal vouchers, health insurance, transport and more.
Corporate benefits platform, offering significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports and more.
Healthy offering– “Feel Good, Feel VHIR”: VHIR’s wellbeing programme offers a variety of activities to help staff thrive—physically, mentally, and socially.
International mobility support (Welcome Services) to help staff settle in Barcelona.
Application Deadline
22/06/2026
Equality and Diversity
VHIR embraces Equality and Diversity. As reflected in our values we work toward ensuring inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training, and management for all staff within the organization, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or ethnicity.
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