09-11-2026

Predoctoral Researcher (FPI) - A.Bigas

Ref.:

FIMIM3346-BIGAS

Institution:

FUNDACIÓ IMIM

Researcher/s responsible for the project:

Anna Bigas Salvans

Project title:

Grants for predoctoral contracts for the training of doctors 2025 (FPI)

Research group / Service:

Stem cells and cancer research group

Area description:

The Hospital del Mar Research Institute is looking for a Predoctoral Researcher (FPI) to join the Stem Cell and Cancer Research Group, led by ANNA BIGAS SALVANS, located at the Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB).

Main responsibilities:

- Conducting doctoral research and developing the PhD thesis. - Participating in team meetings and collaborating with other researchers. - Contributing to the preparation of reports, scientific publications and presentations. - Collecting, processing and analysing data. - Participating in the development and implementation of the research project.

What do we need?

- Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Biotechnology or an equivalent qualification. - The selected candidate must have an admission letter and/or be enrolled in a PhD programme before the start of the employment relationship. - Proactive, responsible and well-organised individual. - Good communication and problem-solving skills. - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team. - Previous experience in a translational oncology research group, as well as having studied and/or completed a research stay abroad, is essential.

What do we offer?

- Full-time employment contract. - Predoctoral contract to undertake a PhD. - Integration into an international and highly collaborative team. - Stimulating and multidisciplinary working environment. - Opportunity to participate in collaborative research projects. - Training and professional development opportunities.

Additional information:

Selection Criteria Criterion 1. Academic and/or scientific-technical track record of the candidate (up to 50 points). Subcriterion 1.a): Scientific and technical contributions (up to 45 points). The candidate’s academic record and other curriculum vitae merits will be assessed, as well as their suitability for the tasks to be carried out in light of the candidate’s education and professional experience. Subcriterion 1.b): Mobility and internationalisation (up to 5 points). The relevance and impact of the candidate’s research stays at national and international institutions and/or in the industrial sector on their research career will be assessed, taking into account the reputation of the host institution and the activities carried out during the stay. Criterion 2. Suitability of the candidate for the research activities to be carried out (up to 50 points). The candidate’s suitability for the programme, project or research activities to be carried out will be assessed in light of their previous education and experience. This assessment will take into account the added value that carrying out the project will bring to the candidate’s research career, as well as the value contributed to the host institution and research team. Conditions of incorporation The formalisation of the employment contract is subject to a favourable resolution of the FPI grant application. The selected candidate may only take up the position on the first day of a month.

Contract:

Pre-doctoral LL.C. 12p

Schedule	Retribution	Hire date
Full time	22251.77 € bruts anuals