2026_114_POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) is seeking to recruit a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Community Health Research Group and participate in the European project "Understanding and preventing the impact of endocrine disruptors on the hypothalamus-pituitary axis in sensitive populations" (HYPIEND, Grant Agreement No. 101137440), funded under the HORIZON-HLTH-2023-ENVHLTH-02 – Environment and Health (Single Stage – 2023) call.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represent the institution within the HYPIEND project consortium.
• Conduct study initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits, following the monitoring plan established by the project consortium.
• Monitor the progress of the study and collaborate in the preparation of follow-up and annual reports, according to the requests of the Project Manager.
• Recruit patients, if additional recruitment beyond the existing cohort is required.
• Carry out any other duties necessary to achieve the objectives of the HYPIEND project within the project implementation period.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCIE

• PhD in Medical Sciences.
• Master's degree in Research Methodology.
• Experience in prospective studies (patient recruitment, follow-up, and biological sample management).
• Clinical experience in pregnancy follow-up.
• Demonstrated clinical experience, preferably in tertiary care hospitals.
• Knowledge of Epigenetics and/or Fetal Medicine.
• High level of spoken and written English.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Permanent contract under the Science Law 14/2011, part-time (20 hours per week).
• Starting date: mid-September 2026.
• Gross annual salary of €16,427, distributed over 12 monthly payments.
• Flexible remuneration (childcare vouchers).
• Company-funded training capsules.
• Be part of an excellent multidisciplinary research centre awarded the HRS4R distinction.
• Located at the Can Ruti Campus, a leading translational research environment in the Barcelona area, offering a highly stimulating scientific setting. The IGTP provides a supportive, friendly, and collaborative ecosystem to foster professional development and help you achieve your research goals.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Salud Comunitaria | IGTP

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should attach the following documents to their application:

• Cover letter explaining their interest in the position.
• Updated CV.
• Contact details of 2–3 referees.

APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT INCLUDE THE JOB REFERENCE IN THE SUBJECT LINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Applications will be assessed in accordance with the guiding principles and objectives of the recruitment process, following the procedure described below:

• Curriculum assessment: analysis of the curriculum vitae to evaluate aspects related to the candidate’s academic background, professional career, and experience in positions related to the vacancy.
• Personal interview: following the curriculum assessment, shortlisted candidates will be invited to a personal interview to verify and expand on the information provided in their CV and to assess their professional experience and competencies.

Applications that do not meet the requirements, do not fall within the established eligibility criteria, or are not submitted in accordance with the established procedure will not be considered during the selection process.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

The call for applications will close on August 13th, 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.