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R2 Postdoctoral Researcher – Cellular Oncology Biogipuzkoa Health Research Institute in Spain
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Oncology
Funding
Available
Deadline
Aug 31, 2026
Country
Spain
University
Biobizkaia Health Research Institute

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Biogipuzkoa Health Research Institute in Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain, is offering an R2 Postdoctoral Researcher position in the Cellular Oncology Group. This is a full-time temporary postdoctoral opportunity focused on biological research at the intersection of cancer, aging, and age-related disease.
The successful researcher will work on identifying new biological processes involved in cognitive decline, fragility, and aging using omics-based approaches. The role also includes comparing results with published studies from other research groups, interpreting findings connected to age-related diseases such as cancer and neurodegenerative disorders, and carrying out both clinical and biological validation work using samples, cell culture systems, and animal models.
The position is open to doctors with a PhD or equivalent in Medicine, Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Pharmacy, or a related field. Applicants should have at least two first-author publications. Experience in computational biology and bioinformatics is desirable, as are skills in biological, molecular, and cellular techniques, animal testing, and prior work in aging research. A good command of written and spoken English is required, and a disability certificate of 33% or higher is considered an advantage.
The contract is for 36 months with the possibility of extension. The gross annual salary is between €30,500 and €40,000, depending on the candidate’s profile, commitment, merit, and suitability for the role. The position is based at the Biogipuzkoa Health Research Institute in San Sebastián, and the institute emphasizes open, transparent, merit-based recruitment.
Applications must be submitted online through the IIS Biogipuzkoa job portal. Paper applications are not accepted. The CV submission deadline is 31 August 2026 at 23:59 (Europe/Madrid). Interested candidates should apply via the official portal and use the listed contact email for queries.
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What's required
This contract is for doctors with a PhD or equivalent in Medicine, Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Pharmacy, or another similar field. Candidates must have at least 2 first-author publications. Preferred qualifications include experience and knowledge in computational biology and bioinformatics, as well as biological, molecular, and cellular techniques, animal testing, previous experience in aging research with publications or conference attendance, prior training and/or leadership experience, and a medium/high level of written and spoken English. A disability certificate of 33% or higher is considered a plus.
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