VHIR offers one position for a Predoctoral Researcher within the Infectious Disease Department / HIV lab. The PhD student will work on a research project related to the immune response to HIV infection.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor´s and master´s degree in Biosciences (Biology, Immunology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or related disciplines)
• Experience in Molecular Biology, Cell Culture and Flow Cytometry techniques
• English is required

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

• Experience working in a BLS2+ lab
• Experience working with human tissues
• Knowledge of flow cytometry and cell culture with primary cells
• Ability to work independently

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Designing, planning, and executing experiments of research projects.
• Analyzing and interpreting experimental data.
• Writing and submitting research papers to peer-reviewed journals.
• Presenting research findings at conferences.

Labour conditions:

What can we offer?

• Incorporation to Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops the biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the biggest hospital of Barcelona and the largest of Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).
• A scientific environment of excellence, highly dynamic, where high-end biomedical projects are continuously developed.
• Continuous learning and a wide range of responsibilities within a stimulating work environment.
• Individual training opportunities.
• Flexible working hours.
• 23 days of holidays + 9 personal days.
• Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining checks, health insurance, transportation and more)
• Corporate Benefits: platform through which you can obtain significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports... among many others.
• Healthy Offering: choose from a variety of wellbeing focused activities to be the healthiest you.

Deadline to apply: 29-09-2025

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.