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2026_139_JUNIOR RESEARCHER

BADALONA
Part-time
Temporary

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a Junior Researcher to give support into the Diagnostic Technology Innovation Research Line from Innovation in Respiratory Infections and Tuberculosis research group.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Participation in microbiology laboratory tasks. 
  • Have an active role in the clinical studies of the research line. 
  • Working on the ground of different clinical sites.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

DEGREES
  • Degree in a Biosciences Health-related discipline (biology or similar)
  • Master studies in Biosciences (especially in Tropical Diseases or One Health disciplines)
EXPERIENCE
  • Experience in clinical microbiology, especially in respiratory infections
  • Previous participation in national and/or international research projects
  • Experience in rapid tests for infectious diseases and its applicability
  • Knowledge in healthcare, especially in field work and/or vulnerable population
  • Previous experience in field research, especially in African countries
  • Experience in managing statistical software packages
  • Knowledge about the role of individual culture background in healthcare attention
  • Good knowledge of English (preferably Advance C1 level) 
COMPETENCES
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Interest in field research in low-middle income countries
  • Availability to travel
  • Flexible attitude to work and with minimum supervision

WHAT WE OFFER

  • 12 months of a half-time contract (20h/week)
  • The period is starting first weeks of November 2026
  • The annual remuneration inherent in the position that is the subject of this call will be set based on the experience provided and the aptitudes of the candidate, distributed in 12 payments.
  • Flexible payment (childminding vouchers).
  • 23 vacation days and 5 days for personal matters.
  • Training capsules paid by the company.
  • Be part of an excellent multidisciplinary research center with the HRS4R badge.
  • Location on the Can Ruti Campus, a first-class translational research environment in the Barcelona area, in a very stimulating scientific environment. The IGTP offers a supportive, friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

https://www.germanstrias.org/en/research/infectious-diseases/3/innovation-in-respiratory-infections-and-tuberculosis-diagnosis.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested persons must attach to the application:
  • Motivation letter explaining their interest in the position.
  • Updated CV.
  • Contact of 2 references.
Applications will be evaluated in accordance with the guiding principles and objectives of the supply systems, following the process described below:
  1. Curricular evaluation: analysis of the curriculum vitae to assess aspects related to training, professional career and experience in positions related to the job position under selection.
  2. Personal interview: once the résumé has been evaluated, the selected candidates will be called for a personal interview to verify and expand on the information detailed in the résumé and to evaluate aspects related to experience and professional skills.
Applications that do not meet the requirements, that are not included in the cases foreseen or that are not processed in accordance with the established procedure will not be considered in the selection process.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

The call for applications will close on 26th of October 2026

About us

The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) is a public research centre located in Badalona. Its main objective is to increase scientific knowledge in order to transform it into solutions to improve the health and medical care of patients and the community.

The Institute is associated with one of the major university hospitals in the Barcelona area, the Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital, and is part of the Can Ruti biomedical campus. IGTP is a CERCA centre and is also accredited as a centre of excellence by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) and is in charge of coordinating the management and scientific strategy of the campus, working in close collaboration with the other centres.

The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute carries out research within 9 areas: 

  • Cancer
  • Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases
  • Community Health
  • Diseases of the Liver and Digestive Tract
  • Endocrine and Diseases of the Metabolism, Bones and Kidneys
  • Immunology and Inflammation
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neuroscience
  • Science of Behaviour and Substance Abuse
Scientists working in these areas publish an average of over 900 papers a year, contribute to improved treatment and healthcare protocols, produce patents and set up spin-off companies in order to improve the lives of patients.  

The following video is a bird's eye view of Campus Can Ruti a top-tier translational research environment in the Barcelona area, in a very stimulating scientific environment. The IGTP offers a supportive, friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.    

The IGTP, in its commitment to equal opportunities, guarantees equal treatment between candidates and persons with a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33 per 100, as accredited by the Spanish Autonomous Regions or the State Administration, or who have been declared to have a total permanent disability in a different profession through a resolution of the National Institute of Social Security, while retaining functional capacity for the completion of the tasks of the post will be positively considered.