Postdoctoral fellowship calls of the “Sara Borrell” ISCIII and Beatriu de Pinós_OncoGir

Institut d’Investigació Biomèdica de Girona Dr. Josep Trueta (IDIBGI-CERCA), Spain

Updated: 20 days ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 15 Jan 2026

30 Dec 2025
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Institut d’Investigació Biomèdica de Girona Dr. Josep Trueta (IDIBGI-CERCA)
Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions

Postdoc Positions
Country

Spain
Application Deadline

15 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Other EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

Yes

Offer Description

IDIBGI is looking for highly motivated and ambitious CANCER POSTDOC RESEARCHERS of any nationality interested in developing collaborative applications for the POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP CALLS of the “Sara Borrell” ISCIII and Beatriu de Pinós AGAUR Programs.
We aim to recruit excellent Postdoc Researchers to advance Precision Cancer Prevention by integrating experimental and in silico studies. The position(s) are available under the supervision of Dr. Miquel Angel Pujana (Google Scholar), Principal Investigator (PI) in the OncoGir group of the Institut d’Investigació Biomèdica de Girona Dr. Josep Trueta (IdIBGi).

Brief description of the Research Project
Substantial progress has been made in recent years in identifying and characterizing the molecular, cellular, and microenvironmental alterations that define cancer, driving major advances in precision oncology. However, the earliest biological changes that initiate cancer development remain poorly understood, limiting progress toward truly personalized and precision prevention strategies.
Our group (PI) combines experimental and in silico approaches to elucidate the biological basis of breast cancer initiation and increased cancer risk, with the ultimate goal of identifying and developing targeted preventive and interception strategies for women at high risk. Recent work from our group has demonstrated, for the first time to our knowledge, the biological relevance and preneoplastic impact of a cancer risk modifier, opening new avenues for precision prevention (Nat Commun 2022; PMID: 35393420). In parallel, our research focuses on the role of immune cell traits and immunosurveillance in cancer susceptibility (iScience 2020; PMID: 32622267), as well as the mechanisms by which emerging cancer cells evade immune control (Nature 2021; PMID: 34732895).
The postdoctoral candidate(s) will be key members of the research group, contributing to studies on the mechanisms of breast cancer initiation and on how immune system alterations cooperate with epithelial transformation and tumor development. The candidate(s) will receive advanced training in in vivo experimental models and computational analyses and will work within a multidisciplinary team of basic scientists and clinicians.
Candidates with a PhD in biological sciences or related fields are encouraged to submit a CV and a letter of interest outlining their research experience and technical skills. The selected candidate will submit a joint application with the Principal Investigator and the host institution. Successful applicants will conduct their research at the IDIBGI, Girona, Spain.


Where to apply
Website
https://idibgi.org/en/treball/postdoctoral-fellowship-calls-of-the-sara-borrell…

Requirements
Research Field
Biological sciences » Biology
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Desired skills of the candidates:
o Strong background in cancer biology and early carcinogenesis, including experience with epithelial transformation, tumor initiation models, or preneoplastic states.
o Expertise in experimental in vivo and/or advanced in vitro systems, such as mouse models, organoids, primary cell cultures, or functional perturbation assays.
o Experience in immunology or tumor–immune interactions, including immune profiling, immunosurveillance, immune evasion mechanisms, or analysis of immune cell traits.
o Computational and data-analysis skills, including analysis of multi-omics datasets (e.g. bulk or single-cell RNA-seq, genomics, epigenomics), statistical modeling, or integrative in silico approaches; experience with R, Python, or similar tools is an asset.
o Ability to work in multidisciplinary and translational environments, interacting with clinicians, bioinformaticians, and population scientists, and contributing to collaborative research and grant applications.
o Strong scientific communication skills, demonstrated by manuscript writing, conference presentations, and the ability to clearly articulate complex biological concepts.
o High motivation, independence, and creativity, with the capacity to drive research questions, develop new approaches, and contribute intellectually to project design.


Specific Requirements

Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements of either the Sara Borrell ISCIII 2025 call (https://www.isciii.es/en/recursos-de-solicitudes/documentos-normalizados ) or the Beatriu de Pinós AGAUR 2025 call (https://agaur.gencat.cat/en/beques-i-ajuts/convocatories-per-temes/Ajut… ), including the following:
 Doctoral degree: Applicants must hold a PhD in biomedical sciences, life sciences, medicine, bioinformatics, or related fields

– For Beatriu de Pinós, the PhD must have been obtained within the eligibility window defined in the 2025 call (typically the last 7 years, excluding officially recognized career interruptions).
– For Sara Borrell, candidates must be recent PhD graduates in health sciences, in accordance with ISCIII requirements for postdoctoral training contracts
 Postdoctoral stage and mobility: Candidates must comply with the mobility and career stage conditions specified in the corresponding call, including restrictions on previous employment or training periods at the host institution.
 Research excellence: Demonstrated scientific productivity with peer-reviewed publications, including at least one first-author paper, and a clear trajectory aligned with cancer biology, immunology, genomics, or computational biology.
 Incompatibilities and funding restrictions: Applicants must not hold or have previously held a comparable postdoctoral contract funded under the same or equivalent national/regional programs, in accordance with Sara Borrell and Beatriu de Pinós regulations.
 Legal and administrative compliance: Candidates must be eligible to sign an employment contract in Spain and comply with all administrative requirements of the funding body, including those related to FSE+


Additional Information
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
GIRONA BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE DR. JOSEP TRUETA (IDIBGI)
Country
Spain
State/Province
Girona
City
Salt
Postal Code
17190
Geofield


Contact
State/Province

GIRONA
City

SALT
Website

http://www.idibgi.org/
Street

C/Dr. Castany s/n, Parc Hospitalari Martí i Julià - Edicifi M2
Postal Code

17190

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