The Vall d´Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO) Seeks a “Posdoctoral Researcher”

Reference: 2026-030-01

Application deadline: 29/05/2026

Number of vacancies: 1

About us

The Cancer Cell Cycle Group led by Dr. Marcos Malumbres at Vall Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO) is growing, we are looking for exceptional professionals to be part of our Team and to contribute to our research.

Our lab focuses on the basic mechanisms that control cell differentiation and proliferation, and their implications in pathology. We are interested in deciphering the mechanisms that drive tumour cell proliferation, with a patient-focused perspective, and the therapeutic opportunities of inhibiting the activity of critical cell cycle regulators in cancer.

Find more about our research here: https://malumbreslab.org/ and https://vhio.net/pf/cancer-cell-cycle-group/

Job description:

We are seeking enthusiastic postdoctoral researchers with a strong background in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Cancer Research to join a project focused on understanding cell cycle deregulation in cancer and its therapeutic implications.

The successful candidate will contribute to an integrative biology project combining advanced experimental and analytical approaches to study the dynamic regulation of key cell cycle pathways in cancer cells. The project will leverage single-cell technologies, high-content screening, microscopy-based approaches, and functional assays to dissect the complexity of cellular systems and identify vulnerabilities that may be exploited therapeutically.

Candidates are expected to have previous experience and advanced skills in some of the following areas: mammalian cell culture, cancer cell models, organoids or patient-derived models, microscopy and high-content imaging, single-cell analysis, functional genomic or drug screening, analysis of genomic or transcriptomic data, cell cycle regulation, and cancer biology.

Application Instructions:

1. A motivation letter detailing your research interests and relevant experience

2. A complete CV including contact details and a list of publications

3. Only applications submitted through Teamtailor will be considered.

Additional information:

We offer:

• 📈The possibility of developing your professional career in a competitive environment.

• 🧠To be part of a center that is constantly developing, pursuing excellence in research and collaborating with leading teams.

• 🫱🏻‍🫲🏾We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment, and welcome all people equally, regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation.

• 🪴We care about our environment and understand the importance of sustainability. We have the GreenVhio program, which you can be a part of.

Conditions:

• 📝Posdoctoral contract under the Science Law.. El contrato laboral de la beca PID2024-161681OB-I00 está financiado por el MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033/ FEDER

• 🗓️Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week.

• 💶Salary according to qualifications and experience following VHIO pay scales.

• 💳Flexible remuneration program (includes restaurant vouchers/cards, transport, medical insurance, and “baby daycare” voucher).

• ⏰Flexible working hours and measures to balance work, family, and personal life, and promote gender equality, as established in the VHIO collective agreement.

• 🗺️24 days of holidays and 6 personal days.

• 🎓Fully subsidized Catalan, Spanish, or English courses.

• 🏃‍➡️Take advantage of doing sports at great prices with Urban Sports Club.

• 🩺You’ll have access to weekly physiotherapy sessions at the office, offered at a reduced price for the team.

Vall d’Hebron Institute Oncology (VHIO) endorses the Requirements and Principles of the European Charter for Researchers, the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers promoted by the European Commission and follows Equal Opportunities policies.
On 10th April 2018 VHIO was awarded the “HR Excellence in Research” logo. Our Institute was consequently granted permission to use the HR Excellence in Research Award logo as demonstration of its stimulating and favourable work environment in line with the Charter & Code.