.Your missionThe Josep Carreras Leukemia Research Institute (IJC) is a comprehensive cancer research center dedicated to researching and promoting innovation in the epidemiological, preventive, clinical, translational, and basic aspects of leukemia and other hematological malignancies, with the objective of finding a cure for these diseases. It was created in 2010 and has experienced exponential growth.The IJC is part of the network of Research Centers of Excellence of Catalonia (CERCA) and was accredited as a Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence by the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities in 2024. Since 2018, the Institute has also been accredited by the Scientific Foundation of the Spanish Association Against Cancer (FCAECC). In addition, the IJC is integrated into the accreditation of the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) as an Accredited Health Research Institute (IIS) by the Health Institute Charles III (ISCIII).The IJC main headquarters is located within the Can Ruti Biomedical Campus, together with other leading biomedical institutions, providing direct access to cutting-edge scientific and technological facilities, as well as complementary community services. The IJC has six headquarters integrated into reference hospitals: Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol, Hospital Clínic, Hospital Sant Pau, Hospital Trueta, Hospital del Mar, and Hospital San Joan de Déu. This facilitates close collaboration between basic and clinical researchers, fostering translational research that integrates basic science with clinical practice.We are looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher – Research Assistant in the Developmental Leukemia and Immunotherapy lab headed by Dr. Pablo Menendez.(Stem cell biology, developmental leukemia, and immunotherapy)MAIN RESPONSIBILITIESCoordinate molecular biology designs and experiments linked to the project in the lab.Lead active collaborations with third-party laboratories.Perform cell culture experiments (cell lines and primary samples) and generation of embryonic organoids.Generate new cell lines using CRISPR editing technologies.Perform and analyze biochemical experiments including WB, protein assays, immunoprecipitation, and CHIP techniques.Your profileWHAT WE NEEDA high level of motivation and interest.PhD degree in a relevant area in Biology, Biochemistry, or related fields.Educational background in Cellular and Molecular Biology.Proven experience working with 3D spheroid-organoid models.Ability to handle varying workloads and aptitude for teamwork.High level of collaborative and communicative skills.Good level of English speaking and writing skills (required). Spanish (helpful).Why us?WHAT WE OFFER3-year contract.An exciting and innovative research project.Working in the basic laboratory with strong collaborations with clinical researchers in the environment of the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute.The stimulating environment of the Barcelona metropolitan area