OPEN CALL FOR PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP- FPU FI-AGAUR Joan Oró

• Study of patient samples through long-read sequencing focusing on the characterization of the DMPK region (expansion variants epigenetics and mosaicism).Integration of multi-omics data including transcriptomic and metabolomic datasets to investigate disease mechanisms and identify potential biomarkers.
• Development of proteomic protocols through ELISA and Western Blot for biomarker validation.
• Develop cell lines from patient samples for biomarker validation and preclinical drug testing.
• Maintain accurate experimental records and document results in a reproducible format.
• Collaboration with clinical and experimental teams to ensure translational relevance of the findings and contributions.
• Preparation of scientific publications conference presentations and reports derived from the project outcome

• MSc (or equivalent) in Genetics Biotechnology Biomedicine Biochemistry Biology Health Sciences or closely related field.
• Have a minimum average grade of the academic record for undergraduate studies or of the equivalent degree equal to or greater than 8.5 (scale from 0 to 10).
• Competencies and skills: Communication Teamwork and collaboration Commitment Proactivity Integrity Critical and Analytical thinking.
• High level of Spanish and English written and spoken. Catalan is a plus.

• Hands-on experience with wet laboratory techniques long-read sequencing NGS PCR genomics proteomics and/or transcriptomics.
• Hands-on experience in cell and tissue culture aseptic techniques and sterile laboratory practices
• Scientific writing and presentation skills as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and conference contributions.
• International experience

• The candidate can be only incorporated with an obtention of a FPU-2026 FI-AGAUR-2026 or similar.
• Pre-doctoral contract
• Full-time contract (1628h/year)
• Flexible payment (childminding vouchers restaurant ticket).
• 23 days holiday and 5 days for personal matters 2 days for Easter 2 days for Christmas (pro-rated based on contract)
• Training capsules by the company.
• Be part of an excellent multidisciplinary research centre 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.

• At the time of joining the host institution and commencing the contract that is the subject of the grant candidates must hold a bachelors or university degree with at least 300 ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) and a university masters degree or an equivalent qualification. If the studies leading to the doctorate are a bachelors degree they must be completed at the time of application submission and with the required minimum grade.
• At the time of applying candidates may not have received in previous calls any aid for the recruitment of predoctoral research personnel in training (FI or FPU) or any grant for the recruitment of predoctoral research staff in training in the departments of universities of the university system of Catalonia (FI SDUR). Nor can they have enjoyed more than 6 months of any other specific contract for predoctoral research personnel in training.
• Nationality: Any.
• 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.

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 9areas:

• 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