IRBLleida Postdoctoral Fellowship – Molecular Oncology Full-time NEW

The Molecular Oncology group (http://bit.ly/molonco) at Institut de Recerca Biomèdica de Lleida (IRBLleida) is looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher (R2) to apply for a research position funded by IRBLleida (https://www.irblleida.org/media/upload/arxius/OPEN%20CALLS/IREP/2026/POSTDOC/Bases%20Postdoctorals%20Calls_2026_VF.pdf). The call guarantees a fast evaluation and incorporation (July and September, respectively).

The group strategic lines in the oncology field are:

• Investigation of the molecular mechanisms underlying the initiation and progression of gastrointestinal tumors (colorectal and gastric) with the ultimate goal of improving the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
• Personalization of the chemotherapeutic treatment in patients with colorectal cancer. Our laboratory has been interested for long time in identifying new molecular biomarkers capable of predicting the response of patients with colorectal cancer to the treatment with small molecule chemotherapeutic agents.

For this position it is:

Required:

– Hold a PhD degree in biological or biomedical sciences obtained after January 2024 (with the exceptions listed in the call),

– Strong publication record with at least one first-author publication in an indexed international journal in the first decile/quartile,

– Solid background in oncology and/or molecular/cellular biology research.

Valued:

– Participation as a co-author in additional publications,

– Research stays in national/international research centers/institutions,

– Participation in national/international conferences,

– Direction of master’s or undergraduate students,

– Participation in science engagement activities,

– Certification to work with animal experimental models,

– Communication skills and ability to interact with a high level scientific environment,

– Fluency in English (spoken and written),

– Ability to work in a team, but also individually assuming responsibilities and meeting deadlines,

– Organizational, proactive and self-motivated attitude.

Incompatibilities:

– Being a recipient of a Juan de la Cierva, Sara Borrell or Beatriu de Pinós postdoctoral fellowship.

Offered:

– Full-time 2 years contract,

– Remuneration: 31.826,25 €/year (gross annual salary),

– Skillful and social colleagues, a highly stimulating and dynamic scientific environment, state-of-the-art infrastructures, challenging tasks, wide range of responsibilities and unique professional career development opportunities.

Application Procedure:

All applications must be addressed by email to [Please click the Apply button for the link or address] and include:

– A complete CV,

– A motivation letter,

– Contact details for reference.

Please, indicate IREP026-JR in the subject.

The submission deadline will end on April 30^th 2026 at 12h.

Selection process:

– Pre-selection: Will be based on CV, motivation letter and experience.

– Interviews: Short-listed candidates will be interviewed.

The Institute:

IRBLleida acts as a cluster of all biomedical research carried out in Lleida and incorporates to two stakeholders that conduct health research and implement innovation policies:

. The University of Lleida (UdL) includes researchers from the Faculties of Medicine, Nursing and Physiotherapy.

• The Department of Health, includes researchers from Arnau de Vilanova University Hospital (HUAV), Santa María University Hospital (HUSM), Catalan Health Institute (ICS) and Lleida Primary Care and Community.

IRBLleida is a CERCA center, the biocluster supported and supervised by the Autonomous Government of Catalonia, and it is also accredited as a Centre of Excellence by Carlos III Health Institute (funded by Spanish Government).

We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applicants regardless gender, nationality, ethnicity or religion. IRBLleida is awarded with the ‘HR Excellence in Research’ from the European Commission. This recognition reflects the commitment of IRBLleida recruitment and appraisal procedures in line with the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.

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