Descripción de la oferta
Organisation/Company IRB Barcelona Research Field Chemistry Biological sciences Chemistry » Biochemistry Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 22 May 2026 - 23:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 Offer Starting Date 1 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
IRB Barcelona ( www.irbbarcelona.org ) is a multidisciplinary research institute where scientists collaborate to address fundamental biomedical questions and unmet medical needs. The Institute currently hosts more than 500 members from around the world across 27 research groups.
IRB Barcelona was founded in 2005 by the “Generalitat de Catalunya” and the University of Barcelona (UB) and is located in the Barcelona Science Park (PCB). We are a CERCA centre that forms part of the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST). The State Research Agency has awarded IRB Barcelona four consecutive Severo Ochoa" Centre of Excellence Accreditations (2011, 2015, 2019 and 2023).
IRB Barcelona invites applications for a Group Leader position in Chemical Biology as part of its strategic effort to strengthen molecular sciences.
The successful candidates will join a highly multidisciplinary and collaborative institute with strong expertise in cancer and metastasis, ageing and cell reprogramming, metabolism, cell differentiation, signal transduction, and gene expression, working at the interface of structural and computational biology, chemistry, and biology.
IRB Barcelona is embedded in a vibrant scientific ecosystem and maintains close collaborations with major research infrastructures such as the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) and the ALBA Synchrotron, as well as leading research centres, universities, and hospitals in Barcelona.
Selected candidates will apply chemical approaches to understand and modulate biological mechanisms of biomedical relevance, ideally in close collaboration with IRB Barcelona faculty. Competitive candidates will develop innovative research programmes that complement and strengthen existing activities at IRB Barcelona, integrating chemical biology with cellular, molecular, and computational approaches.
How to apply:
Applications should include a CV, letter of intent, brief (2-page) research proposal, and the names and contact details of at least three referees.
Applications must be submitted no later than 22 May 2026, quoting reference GL/26/01 (Chemical Biology).
The successful candidates are expected to join in Q4 2026 or 2027, with flexibility depending on individual circumstances.
The successful candidate will be an outstanding scientist with a strong track record in Chemical Biology or closely related disciplines, such as medicinal chemistry, chemical proteomics, chemical genetics, bioorganic chemistry, or molecular pharmacology.
Applicants should demonstrate the ability to develop an innovative and independent research programme that uses chemical approaches to understand and modulate biological mechanisms of biomedical relevance. The proposed research should complement and strengthen the existing research activities at IRB Barcelona and ideally foster collaborations with current faculty.
The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative and multidisciplinary environment and is expected to interact with research groups working across chemistry, molecular and cellular biology, structural biology, and computational biology.
PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline.
An excellent scientific track record, demonstrated through high-quality publications in leading international peer-reviewed journals.
Evidence of scientific independence or clear potential to establish an independent research laboratory.
A strong and innovative research proposal aligned with the strategic areas of IRB Barcelona.
Demonstrated ability or potential to secure competitive research funding.
Ability to lead and mentor a research team, including PhD students and postdoctoral researchers.
Commitment to collaborative and interdisciplinary research.
International research experience in leading academic institutions.
Experience supervising students or junior researchers.
Track record of obtaining competitive fellowships or grants.
Research programmes that integrate chemical biology with cellular, molecular, structural or computational approaches.
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