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2026_92_Early Stage Reseacher

IGTP
20 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Badalona, Spain

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) is seeking to incorporate a junior microbiologist with a strong interest in clinical and experimental microbiology, bioinformatics and the application of genomic tools to infectious diseases research and surveillance.

The candidate will join the Clinical and Experimental Microbiology Group at the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute. Specifically, she/he will be involved in the research line on genomic epidemiology and pathogen surveillance within the Sequencing Area, located in the Microbiology Department of Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital, under the supervision of Dr. Pere-Joan Cardona (Head of the Microbiology Department) and Dr. Elisa Martró (Research Group Leader). Therefore, the candidate will be integrated into a multidisciplinary research team combining expertise in microbiology, genomics, epidemiology, and data analysis.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of new molecular diagnostic approaches and genomic epidemiology applications for use in clinical practice and public health. The successful candidate will participate in the interpretation of genomic data, collaborate in bioinformatics analyses, and help bridge microbiological research with advanced sequencing technologies and pathogen surveillance strategies.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Sequencing with Oxford Nanopore MinION device and subsequent bioinformatics analysis.
  • Data Management and Pipelines: Develop and maintain efficient data management processes, including data collection, storage, cleaning, integration, and automated data pipelines for diverse datasets.
  • Workflow Optimization: Streamline data analysis workflows to ensure the efficient and timely delivery of insights and recommendations. 
  • Collaboration: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of data scientists, healthcare professionals, and biologists to design studies, conduct research, and develop data-driven solutions.  
  • Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the latest developments in bioinformatics and biostatistics, data management, and genomic epidemiology to drive innovation. 
  • Preparation of manuscripts and oral presentations.
  • Contribute to scientific discussion and participation in other activities of the research group.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCIE

  • Hold a degree in Microbiology.
  • Basic bioinformatics training (programming skills, command line and knowledge of Linux bash scripting, R, Python and statistical data analysis).
  • Experience of at least six months conducting bioinformatics analysis.
  • High knowledge of the English language for participation in international projects.
  • Competences: 
    • Good willingness to work in multidisciplinary groups, both with collaborators within the Can Ruti Campus and externally.
    • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Good communication skills to discuss complex data findings.
    • Commitment to data quality and attention to detail. 
The following items will be of value:
  • Highly developed organization skills; Multi-tasking, problem solving and proactive attitude; Capable of easily interacting with people of different scientific backgrounds; Team Player; Ability to plan work and meet deadlines; Adaptability to a changing environment.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Indefinite contract (Science Law 17/2022).
  • Full time contract.
  • Date of incorporation: As soon as possible.
  • Annual gross salary depending on the value of the candidate distributed in 12 payments.
  • 23 vacation days + 5 personal days per year.
  • Flexible remuneration (daycare ticket and restaurant ticket).
  • Training capsules paid by the company.
  • Be part of an excellent multidisciplinary research center with the HRS4R badge.
  • Location at the Can Ruti Campus, a top-level translational research environment in the Barcelona area, in a very stimulating scientific environment. The IGTP provides a supportive, friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals. Annual gross salary according to the value of the candidate.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

HOW TO APPLY

Interested persons must attach to the application:
  • Motivation letter explaining their interest in the position.
  • Updated CV.
  • Contact of 2-3 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 deadline for submitting applications will end in July 8th, 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.