Pediatric tumors of the nervous system are the most common solid malignant neoplasms of childhood cancer and the leading cause of cancerrelated death in children. The main objective of the Laboratory of Neural Tumors is to develop and implement new therapies to improve the outcome of pediatric cancer patients both in terms of efficacy but also safety to reduce the longterm sequalae of the current treatments In particular the laboratory focus on pediatric solid tumors such as Neuroblastoma a pediatric solid tumor of the peripheral nervous system but also on highly aggressive tumors of the central nervous system (e.g. ependymoma highgrade gliomas or medulloblastoma among others).
More info about our research lines can be found at:
and qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelors Degree in Sciences (Biology Biochemistry Pharmacy Biotechnology etc..)
- Animal experimentation course certificate.
- Spanish & English.
Desired:
- English Certificate.
- Master degree in biomedical sciences.
Experience and knowledge:
Desired:
- Previous experience in research in the field of pediatric oncology.
- High motivation for a research career.
Main responsibilities and duties:
- Design and executions of experimental tasks.
- Collaborate with other projects of the lab
- Prepare presentation of results and communication/dissemination material.
- Participation in the laboratory outreach activities.
Labour conditions:
- Fulltime/Parttime position: 40h/week.
- Starting date: June 2025
- Gross annual salary: Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale.
- Contract: Temporary 6m
What can we offer
- Incorporation to Vall dHebron Research Institute (VHIR) a public sector institution that promotes and develops the biomedical research innovation and teaching at Vall dHebron 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 highend 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:
VHIR embraces Equality and Diversity. As reflected in our values we work toward ensuring inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment hiring training and management for all staff within the organization regardless of gender civil status family status sexual orientation gender identity and expression religion age functional diversity or ethnicity.