The Vall d´Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO) Seeks a “Postdoctoral Researcher”

VHIO has been awarded as a Center of Excellence Severo Ochoa, granted within the subprogram of the Spanish Institutional Strengthening of the State Plan for Scientific and Technical Research & Innovation, recognizes national research centers that demonstrate scientific leadership of excellence and impact at global level. The aid has been funded by the State Agency for Research (Agencia Estatal de Investigación) (CEX2020-001024-S / AEI / 10.13039 / 501100011033)

Reference: 2024-061-01

Application deadline: Until the position is filed

Number of vacancies: 1

Job Description

About us:

The Cancer Cell Cycle Group led by Dr. Marcos Malumbres at Vall Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO) is growing, we are seeking enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher with experience in Molecular and Cellular Biology as well as Cancer Research to apply for postdoctoral fellowships.

Our lab focuses on the basic mechanisms that control cell differentiation and proliferation, and their implications in pathology. We are interested in deciphering the mechanisms that drive tumour cell proliferation, with a patient-focused perspective, and the therapeutic opportunities of inhibiting the activity of critical cell cycle regulators in cancer.

Find more about our research here: https://malumbreslab.org/ and https://vhio.net/pf/cancer-cell-cycle-group/

Tasks:

• Develop a project exploring CDKs as new targeted therapies in cancer
• Design and develop experiments using genome engineering technologies in in vitro and in vivo models of breast, colorectal, lung and endometrial cancer Analyse experimental data and interpret findings to understand the mechanisms underlying resistance to treatment with CDK inhibitors
• Interact closely with both wet lab and computational scientists from the group
• Serve as senior member of the team and, down the road, co-supervisor of PhD students or technical staff
• Present research findings at conferences and contribute to scientific publications
  
  

Professional Experience

Must Have:

• The candidate must hold a PhD, preferably in Cell & Molecular Biology or Oncology
• Previous experience and advanced skills in some of the following: culture of mammalian cells and organoids, generation of patient-derived models, liquid biopsy and circulating tumor cells,
• Experience with genomics, transcriptomics and methylomics in cancer
  
  

Languages:

• Fluency in English
  
  

Computer skills:

• Advanced MS Office and Prism experience
  
  

Competences:

• Rigor, time management, autonomy and teamwork
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication skills and planning capacity
• Curiosity and critical thinking
  
  

Additional information:

We offer:

• 📈The possibility of developing your professional career in a competitive environment.
• 🧠To be part of a centre that is constantly developing, pursuing excellence in research and collaborating with leading teams.
• 🫱🏻🫲🏾We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment, and welcome all people equally, regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation.
• 🪴We care about our environment and understand the importance of sustainability. We have the GreenVhio program, which you can be a part of.
  
  

Conditions:

• 📝Permanent contract.
• 🍉Fresh fruit every tuesday.
• 💶Salary according to qualifications and experience following VHIO pay scales.
• 💳Flexible remuneration program (includes restaurant vouchers/cards, transport, medical insurance, and “baby daycare” voucher).
• ⏰Flexible working hours and measures to balance work, family, and personal life, and promote gender equality, as established in the VHIO collective agreement.
• 🗺️23 days of holidays and 5 personal days.
• 🎓Fully subsidized Catalan, Spanish, or English courses.
• 🎓Fully subsidized Catalan, Spanish, or English courses.
• 🏃➡️Take advantage of doing sports at great prices with Urban Sports Club.
• 🩺You’ll have access to weekly physiotherapy sessions at the office, offered at a reduced price for the team.
  
  

Vall d’Hebron Institute Oncology (VHIO) endorses the Requirements and Principles of the European Charter for Researchers, the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers promoted by the European Commission and follows Equal Opportunities policies.

On 10th April 2018 VHIO was awarded the “HR Excellence in Research” logo. Our Institute was consequently granted permission to use the HR Excellence in Research Award logo as demonstration of its stimulating and favourable work environment in line with the Charter & Code.