2026_114_POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER

Full Job Description

The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) is seeking to recruit a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Community Health Research Group and participate in the European project "Understanding and preventing the impact of endocrine disruptors on the hypothalamus-pituitary axis in sensitive populations" (HYPIEND, Grant Agreement No. 101137440), funded under the HORIZON-HLTH-2023-ENVHLTH-02 – Environment and Health (Single Stage – 2023) call.

Main Responsibilities

• Represent the institution within the HYPIEND project consortium.
• Conduct study initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits, following the monitoring plan established by the project consortium.
• Monitor the progress of the study and collaborate in the preparation of follow-up and annual reports, according to the requests of the Project Manager.
• Recruit patients, if additional recruitment beyond the existing cohort is required.
• Carry out any other duties necessary to achieve the objectives of the HYPIEND project within the project implementation period.

Qualifications And Experiencie

• PhD in Medical Sciences.
• Master's degree in Research Methodology.
• Experience in prospective studies (patient recruitment, follow-up, and biological sample management).
• Clinical experience in pregnancy follow-up.
• Demonstrated clinical experience, preferably in tertiary care hospitals.
• Knowledge of Epigenetics and/or Fetal Medicine.
• High level of spoken and written English.

What we offer

• Permanent contract under the Science Law 14/2011, part-time (20 hours per week).
• Starting date: mid-September 2026.
• Gross annual salary of €16,427, distributed over 12 monthly payments.
• Flexible remuneration (childcare vouchers).
• Company-funded training capsules.
• Be part of an excellent multidisciplinary research centre awarded the HRS4R distinction.
• Located at the Can Ruti Campus, a leading translational research environment in the Barcelona area, offering a highly stimulating scientific setting. The IGTP provides a supportive, friendly, and collaborative ecosystem to foster professional development and help you achieve your research goals.

For More Information

Salud Comunitaria | IGTP

How to apply

Interested candidates should attach the following documents to their application:

• Cover letter explaining their interest in the position.
• Updated CV.
• Contact details of 2–3 referees.

APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT INCLUDE THE JOB REFERENCE IN THE SUBJECT LINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Applications will be assessed in accordance with the guiding principles and objectives of the recruitment process, following the procedure described below:

• Curriculum assessment: analysis of the curriculum vitae to evaluate aspects related to the candidate’s academic background, professional career, and experience in positions related to the vacancy.
• Personal interview: following the curriculum assessment, shortlisted candidates will be invited to a personal interview to verify and expand on the information provided in their CV and to assess their professional experience and competencies.

Applications that do not meet the requirements, do not fall within the established eligibility criteria, or are not submitted in accordance with the established procedure will not be considered during the selection process.

Deadline For Applications

The call for applications will close on August 28th, 2026.

• PhD in Medical Sciences.
• Master's degree in Research Methodology.
• Experience in prospective studies (patient recruitment, follow-up, and biological sample management).
• Clinical experience in pregnancy follow-up.
• Demonstrated clinical experience, preferably in tertiary care hospitals.
• Knowledge of Epigenetics and/or Fetal Medicine.
• High level of spoken and written English.

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