Postdoctoral Researcher; Diagnostic Nanotools Group; DINA

Organisation/Company Fundació Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron
- Institut de recerca Department Research Department Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Final date to receive applications 3 Mar 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Andorra) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5h/week. Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

VHIR is searching for a Full-Time Potsdoc Researcher to join a project funded by the Spanish Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades (MICIU/AEI; Proyectos Generación de Conocimiento). The candidate will participate in the development of fast assays and electrochemical biosensors for the control of respiratory infections (diagnosis of viral infections and study of response to pneumococcal vaccines).

Main responsibilities and duties:

• The candidate will participate in the production of an electroanalytical diagnostic platform, in collaboration with researchers of the Spanish National Centre of Microelectronics (IMB-CNM, CSIC), which will be applied to detection and monitoring of respiratory infections. Work will include optimisation of single-step magnetic bead-based bioassays, development of paper devices for assay easy handling, and implementation of electrochemical detection using thin-film electrode devices to produce fast and simple electrochemical biosensors.
  
  Work will also include validation in real samples.
• Apart from the experimental tasks, the candidate will be involved in project management, report preparation and presentation of results in project meetings.
• Degree in Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Biomedical Engineering or similar.
• PhD finished within the last 5 years.
• Strong publication record as the first author.
• English competence (written and spoken). Spanish proficiency will be a plus.
• Technically skilled, organised, creative, with high autonomy level and multidisciplinary profile.
• Readiness to apply to postdoctoral fellowships in future.
• International stages will be positively considered.

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

• Experience in the optimisation and performance of bioassays on magnetic particles (MP).
• Familiarity with different strategies of particle surface bioengineering.
• Familiarity with different electrochemical detection techniques.
• Understanding of paper microfluidics or production of paper-based diagnostic devices.
• Understanding of the reference techniques for the diagnosis of infectious diseases.
• Experience in the optimisation and validation of diagnostic assays.

Labour conditions:

• Full-time position: 37,5h/week.
• Starting date:
  As soon as possible.
• Gross annual salary: 25.410,00 – 26.000,00 euros (Remuneration will depend on experience and skills. Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale)
• Contract:
  
  Technical and scientific activities contract linked to the project activities

What can we offer?

• Incorporation to Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops the biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d'Hebron 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 high‑end biomedical projects are continuously developed.
• Continuous learning and a wide range of responsibilities within a stimulating work environment.
• Individual training opportunities.
• 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.
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