2025-073-01 Junior Group Leader in Cancer Prevention

Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO) is a leading comprehensive cancer center associated with Vall d’Hebron University Hospital that integrates translational and clinical research to tackle the most pressing challenges in cancer research and patient care. For more information, including a description of the research programs, please visit: www.vhio.net

We invite applications from outstanding early-career investigators to establish an independent research program in Cancer Prevention. We welcome proposals from candidates with a PhD or MD/PhD (or equivalent) with strong postdoctoral record and potential for research independence; ability to attract competitive funding; and demonstrated expertise and excellence in the field of cancer prevention

This position is targeted to candidates fulfilling the R3 – Established Researcher profile, including researchers transitioning to scientific independence as well as independent researchers in consolidation phases, in accordance with the European Commission research career framework.

The successful candidate will be provided with laboratory space, a competitive start-up package, and access to computational infrastructure, state-of-the-art core units and facilities to develop their research proposal. They will be expected to work in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, in close interaction with clinical researchers within the context of our transversal taskforces. Additionally, they will benefit from the participation of VHIO in international consortiums and initiatives (eg: Cancer Core Europe, Cancer Prevention Europe and other initiatives), providing access to a broad network and career advancement opportunities

Applicants should include a full CV, letter of intent, brief (4-page approx) research proposal for the next 5 years, and the names of at least two references.

Expressions of interest will be immediately reviewed by the VHIO’s Internal Scientific Committee.

Applications will be considered until February 16th, 2026.

With the support of the postdoctoral research staff stabilisation support programme of the Department of Research and Universities of the Government of Catalonia (file: 2024 ESTAB 00018)

“Amb el suport del programa de suport a l'estabilització de personal investigador postdoctoral del Departament de Recerca i Universitats de la Generalitat de Catalunya (expedient: 2024 ESTAB 00018)”

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:

• 📝Permanent contract.

• 🗓️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.