Ref. 2026_127

Call for applications for a R2B - Senior Postdoctoral Researcher in the DNA Repair Syndromes and Cancer Predisposition Research Group. Application deadline: 22 September 2026, at 3:00 p.m.

About the Unit / Group

The DNA Repair Syndromes and Cancer Predisposition Research Group, coordinated by Dr Jordi Surrallés, conducts research in the field of human genetic diseases characterized by a high predisposition to cancer.

Many of these syndromes are caused by mutations in genes involved in DNA repair. These genes play an important role in preventing the accumulation of mutations and tumor transformation.

Research into these syndromes is essential to understanding the mechanisms that protect us against cancer.

In recent years, the team has identified and studied new genes involved in these syndromes and has conducted therapeutic research that has led to the designation of orphan medicinal products by the European Medicines Agency.

Researchers in the group also participate in several clinical trials involving gene therapy and drug repurposing, and investigate DNA repair genes involved in these syndromes as therapeutic targets against cancer in the general population.

New strategies are increasingly being developed based on an in-depth understanding of the genetic causes of disease. Therefore, an accurate genetic diagnosis is important not only to provide appropriate genetic counselling and clinical follow-up for patients and their families, but also to provide personalized medicine based on genomic information.

Essential requirements

Minimum required qualification : PhD (with more than 5 years of experience) in Biomedicine, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Genetics, Biology, Biochemistry, Medicine or a related field.
Oral and written knowledge of both official languages of Catalonia or, alternatively, the selected candidate must demonstrate, or undertake to acquire, within a period of no more than one year, an adequate command of both official languages of Catalonia.

The following will be valued

Degree in Biotechnology or Genetics.
More than 5 years of postdoctoral experience at leading international centres in the field of genetic instability and/or DNA repair.
Experience in conducting genetic screens of DNA repair pathways.
High level of English.

Duties

Functional studies of genes involved in genomic stability and tumour predisposition.
Application of advanced molecular and cellular biology techniques in the field of translational oncology research through synthetic lethality.
Design and execution of advanced research projects within the research group's field of expertise.
Preparation of scientific reports and publication of research findings.

We offer

Temporary contract linked to project PID2024-155624OB-I00: "Fanconi Anaemia: Advances in Genomics and Therapy", funded by MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033/ FEDER, UE.

Annual working time of 1,627.50 hours (37.5 hours/week).
Salary in accordance with the applicable collective agreement.
Integration into the DNA Repair Syndromes and Cancer Predisposition Research Group.

Application documents and deadline

Interested candidates should preferably submit the documentation in PDF format by email to the Management of the Research Institute Foundation of the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, at seleccio@recercasantpau.cat, indicating reference 2026/127:

Cover letter.
Updated curriculum vitae.
Duly signed data processing authorisation —document attached at the end of the call for applications—.

It is essential to attach the duly signed data processing authorisation.

The application deadline is 22 September 2026, at 3:00 p.m.

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Cover letter * Accepted File Extensions: PDF, DOC, DOCX, ODT, TXT (max 10 MB)

Authorisation of personal data processing

AUTHORISATION FOR THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA

Dear candidate,

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Receipt of applications.
Analysis of applications with the aim of recruiting the candidate to the team of the Sant Pau Research Foundation, for a current vacancy and for future selection processes matching your profile.
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2026/127: 1 R2B – Senior Postdoctoral Researcher