VHIR offers a Predoctoral Researcher position at the Laboratory of Metabolism and Obesity, led by Dr. Josep A. Villena. The research of Dr Villena’s laboratory focuses on the study of the cellular and molecular mechanisms by which adipose tissues contribute to the control of body weight and glucose homeostasis, with particular interest in how the adipocyte-immune cell crosstalk contribute to tissue homeostasis or development of cardiometabolic pathologies. His research combines multiple -omics technologies (transcriptomics, proteomics and cytomics) with the use of sophisticated tissue-specific (constitutive and inducible) knockout mouse models, primary cultures, and human samples.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biomedicine of related life science disciplines
• Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Research or related disciplines
• Intending to enroll in a PhD programme this year
• Fluency in Catalan, Spanish and English

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

• Experience with molecular and cell biology techniques, including RNA and DNA isolation, qPCR, Western blot, cell culture, and histology
• Experience in the use of genetically-engineered animal models for research
• Ability to work in a team
• Excellent organizational, writing and communication skills

Desired:

• Experience in adipose tissue biology and metabolism

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Lead a research project aimed at uncovering the mechanisms that contribute to the remission of adipose tissue inflammation in response to nutritional cues.
• Generate state-of-the-art tissue-specific inducible mouse and in vitro models to study the crosstalk between adipose and immune cells.
• Collaborate with other team members in their research. 

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: 11-11-2025

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