R1 Trainee Predoctoral Researcher

PhD position

Application deadline: 09 Oct 2026

Institute: IIS Biogipuzkoa
Country: Spain
More information: https://lnkd.in/egy6-3KG

R1 TRAINEE PREDOCTORAL RESEARCHER – CELLULAR ONCOLOGY UNIT
JOB DESCRIPTION
Predoctoral Researcher Position in the Cellular Oncology Group.
Job location: Biogipuzkoa Health Research Institute (Donostia-San Sebastián), Cellular Oncology Research Group.
The successful candidate’s duties will consist of:
- Identification of new cancer markers.
- Analyzing and comparing data against studies published by other research groups.
- Development of molecular and computational studies.
- Clinical validation of identified patterns.
-Biological validation of identified patterns in both animal models and in vitro studies on cell cultures.
ESSENTIAL:
-This contract is for university graduates in the areas of Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Medicine, Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, and/or similar.
-A grade point average of above 7.5.
PREFERRED:
- Experience and knowledge in Computational biology and Bioinformatics would be desirable.
-It will be highly desirable for the candidate to have experience working in a research lab.
-Knowledge of molecular and cellular biology techniques will be desirable.
- Previous experience in cancer research with publications or attendance at conferences.
-Medium/high level of written and spoken English.
*A disability certificate of 33% or higher is a plus.
CONTRACTUAL CONDITIONS
TYPE OF CONTRACT: 6-month trainee researcher contract available, extendable to a
maximum of 12 months.
WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time
EXPECTED START DATE: November 2026
GROSS ANNUAL SALARY: €21,328.20 per year (gross).
The remuneration shall be based on the candidate’s commitment and merit, as well as how suited they are for the role. The worker must comply with the operating rules set by the Biogipuzkoa Institute in terms of commitment, duties, working hours, leave entitlements, etc.

Candidates MUST apply via the job portal on the IIS Biogipuzkoa website (www.biodonostia.org).No paper documents will be submitted. All documents must be submitted electronically via the website.

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