VAC_55_2025 – POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH

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VAC_55_2025 – POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH

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Offer DescriptionThe Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (IJC) is a comprehensive cancer researchcenter dedicated to conduct research and drive innovation in the epidemiological, preventive, clinical, translational, and basic aspects of leukaemia and other hematologic malignancies, with the final aim of finding a cure for these diseases. It was created in 2010, and since then has experienced an exponential growth.The IJC is also part of the network of Excellence Research Centers of Catalonia (CERCA) and was accredited as a Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence by the Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities in 2024. Since 2018, the Institute has also been accredited by the Scientific Foundation of the Spanish Association Against Cancer (FCAECC) Additionally, IJC is one of the centers integrated into the Institut de Recerca Germans Trias i Pujol (IGTP) accreditation as Accredited Health Research Institute (IIS) by the Carlos III Health Institute (ISCIII).The IJC’s main headquarters is located within the Can Ruti Biomedical Campus, alongside other leading biomedical institutions, providing direct access to cutting-edge scientific and technological facilities, as well as complementary community services. The IJC has six locations integrated into reference hospitals: Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol, Hospital Clínic, Hospital Sant Pau, Hospital Josep Trueta, Hospital del Mar and Hospital San Joan de Déu. This facilitates close collaboration between basic and clinical researchers, fostering translational research that integrates basic science with clinical practice in clinical settings.We are looking for a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH to be part of the Graupera lab.RESEARCH DESCRIPTIONOur research is devoted to study the biology of the endothelium and its role in disease towards the development of therapeutic strategies to target this compartment. Specifically, we aim to untackel the fundamental insights of vessel growth and function in developmental setting as well as to identify the pathological contexts in which the vasculature plays a critical role either intrinsically, as in vascular anomalies, or extrinsically as in cancer.Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Medical sciences » Cancer research Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/QualificationsMAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Experimental design of the project.
• Working with complex genetically engineered mouse models including monitoring of the colony.
• Isolation and culture of primary endothelial cells.
• Work with mouse models of vascular malformations
• scRNAseq data, processing and analysing
• Spatial scRNAseq data, processing and analysing
• Supervision of master and PhD students.
• Write fellowships applications and manuscripts together with the PI.
• Prepare formal reports for oral and written presentations.
• Data integration and interpretation.

Specific RequirementsWHAT WE NEED

• PhD in the biomedicine or similar
• Background in disease models.
• Expertise in epifluorescence and confocal microscopy.
• Expertise in signalling
• Expertise in vascular biology
• Expertise in scRNAseq
• Experience in working with mice as experimental model system.
• Experience in advanced molecular biology techniques (qPCR, etc).
• A high level of motivation and interest.
• Ability to handle varying workloads and aptitude for teamwork.
• High level of collaborative and communicative skills.
• Good level of English speaking and writing skills (required). Spanish (helpful).

Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentResearch Field Medical sciences » Cancer research Years of Research Experience 1 – 4Internal Application form(s) neededHR-01-01_JOB OFFER_VAC_55_2025_Postdoctoral Researcher.pdfEnglish(288.28 KB – PDF)Additional InformationBenefitsWHAT WE OFFER

• Temporary position: 3 years (postdoctoral contract)
• This position is funded by the ERC Synergy Grant Decoding endothelial cell BEhavioral MOSAICism within single vessels (BEMOSAIC), Grant Agreement No. 101167365, under the Horizon Europe programme call ERC-2024-SyG.
• An exciting and innovative research project.
• Working in the mixed basic and clinical research environment of the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute.
• Incorporation in a multinational and highly collaborative team.
• The stimulating environment of the Barcelona metropolitan area.

Selection processDEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONSPlease submit your application by the end of 31th of July 2025Work Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (IJC) Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Badalona Postal Code 08916 Street Ctra de Can Ruti, Camí de les Escoles s/nContact State/ProvinceBARCELONA CityBadalona WebsiteStreetCtra de Can Ruti, Camí de les Escoles s/n Postal Code08916 E-Mailnuclear@carrerasresearch.orgSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Badalona, Barcelona

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Fri, 11 Jul 2025 03:10:46 GMT

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