GRADUATED AND DOCTORS
Starting Date:10/11/2025
Deadline:14/12/2025
Referencia: 25-32-FLMTS
Appendix 1.1 - PUBLIC CALL FOR JOB VACANCY
RESOLUTION OF THE MANAGING BOARD OF THE CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SALAMANCA FOR STAFF RECRUITMENT
Position offered: Bachelor Degree
Call reference: 25-32-FLMTS
Workplace: CIC Salamanca
Application deadline: 35 calendar days from the publication of the call for applications on the website of the Foundation

Salamanca, on November 10, 2025
The Cancer Research Foundation of the University of Salamanca is a non-profit institution, with its legal personality, private and within the autonomous community of Castile and Leon, subject to general legislation and governed by its statutes and applicable legal provisions, with full capacity to act under the tutelage of its Board of Trustees and whose purpose is to promote and carry out cancer research within the Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology of Cancer or other applied research organizations. Based on the rationale of necessity set out in the following paragraph
RESOLVES
To convene a selection process for the recruitment of one Bachelor Degree, to join the Cancer Research Foundation of the University of Salamanca, located in the Cancer Research Centre of Salamanca, on a competitive basis, with funds available under the project: Project 101220473. NEXT-CRC (ERC-2025-STG) (HORIZON-ERC) (ERCEA/C/04) “Next-generation colorectal cancer microecosystems for the discovery of microbiome-driven immunotherapies in personalized settings”whose responsible person is D. Luis Francisco Lorenzo Martín; through the recruitment system provided for in the FICUS Staff Recruitment Manual
The selection system shall respect the principles of advertisement, merit, capacity, and free competition of candidates, as well as the principles of speed and efficiency, and shall guarantee, at all times, the transparency of the selection process.
1. EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT CONDITIONS:
Type of contract: Indefinite/ Research Line
Line of research: Next-generation colorectal cancer microecosystems for the discovery of microbiome-driven immunotherapies in personalized settings
Foreseen start date: February 2026
Professional category: Bachelor Degree
Timetable: 35 h/ week
Workplace: CIC Salamanca
Salary: II Collective Agreement
Funding: Proyecto 101220473. NEXT-CRC (ERC-2025-STG) (HORIZON-ERC) (ERCEA/C/04) “Next-generation colorectal cancer microecosystems for the discovery of microbiome-driven immunotherapies in personalized settings”
The signing of the contract will be subject to the successful candidate's compliance with the requirements of current employment legislation. In case of non-compliance with the requirements, the next candidate will be contacted in ranking order.
2. DUTIES:
The person hired will join the 18 laboratory. The main duties and tasks to be carried out within the research project/s will be, among others:
1. Develop and carry out a doctoral research project within an interdisciplinary laboratory focused on advanced models of colorectal cancer.
2. Design, perform, and analyze experiments using 3D cell culture models and cutting-edge techniques in molecular biology and genomics.
3. Actively participate in scientific discussions, experimental planning, and data analysis, in close collaboration with other group members and external collaborators.
4. Contribute to the writing of scientific manuscripts, conference abstracts, and other research dissemination materials.
5. Attend seminars, group meetings, and training activities relevant to the development of the project and doctoral training.
6. Collaborate in general laboratory tasks, including stock management, cell line maintenance, and data recording.
3. REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE CALL
General Requirements:
3.1. Nationality: Hold Spanish nationality, the nationality of a member country of the European Union or be a foreigner with a residence and work permit for Spain. The signing of the contract is subject to the successful candidate's compliance with the requirements of current employment legislation. In case of non-compliance with the requirements, the next candidate will be contacted in ranking order.
3.2. Legal capacity: Be at least 18 years of age and able to enter into a contract for the provision of their work, following the provisions of Article 7 of the Workers' Statute.
3.3. Functional capacity: Not be affected by any mental or physical limitation that prevents the performance of the corresponding duties.
3.4. Authorisation: Applicants whose nationality is not Spanish must also prove they are not subject to any disciplinary sanction or criminal conviction.
3.5. Qualification: Be in possession of the degree or diploma required for the post and professional category.
Candidates with qualifications obtained abroad must prove they have the corresponding accreditation or equivalency certificate. If the process of accreditation or equivalency is ongoing, the corresponding certificate can be submitted during the time applications are being assessed.
Requirements for the position offered:
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or related fields. Master’s degree in Biomedicine, Biotechnology or related disciplines. Grade average above 8 out of 10 points.
Experience:
Will be especially valued:
1. Experience in cell culture (2D and 3D).
2. Experience in molecular biology techniques.
3. Experience in microscopy and image analysis.
4. Experience in bioinformatics.
5. Experience in microbiology.
6. High level of English (B2 or above).
No application will be considered unless it is accompanied by documentary proof of fulfilment of the requirements. Original documentation shall be submitted only by the person selected.
Candidates who do not meet the general and specific requirements of the position offered by the closing date for the submission of applications will not be considered.
Candidates with qualifications obtained abroad must prove they have the corresponding accreditation or equivalency certificate.
4. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:
The deadline for submission of applications shall be at least 15 calendar days, except in cases where recruitment is shown to be urgent (in which case a reasonably shorter deadline shall be possible). Candidates must access the centre's website and attach all the documentation required in the call for applications so that their application can be properly evaluated. Once the process has been completed, the applicant will receive an automated e-mail confirming that their application has been successfully registered in the job offer.
The following documentation must be attached:
Cover letter
The candidate's curriculum vitae (CV) (include a mobile phone number and contact email address).
Photocopy of their national identity card or legally accredited document.
Academic qualifications and further training
Transcript of records (if requested in the call for applications)
Other documents explicitly requested in the call for applications (letters of recommendation, publications, etc.).
Any merit that has not been accredited with the corresponding documentation within the established deadline cannot be evaluated.
Falsification of documents or merits will lead to automatic elimination from the process.
5. EVALUATING COMMITTEE:
The selection committee will be made up of at least three members: the requesting principal investigator, who will chair the committee, and two experts in the field of the work to be carried out, with a qualification equal to or higher than that required for the position offered
6. SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process shall consist of two stages:
STAGE I: FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS AND STAGE OF ANALYSING AND EVALUATING THE CURRICULUM VITAE AND EXPERIENCE (UPTO 25 POINTS): in this phase, an evaluation of the qualifications and professional requirements established in the call for applications will be carried out.
Candidates with disabilities or belonging to disadvantaged groups may voluntarily indicate this in the corresponding box provided on the application form of the job offer.
Once the selection process has been completed, in the event of a tie between candidates, the FICUS will decide in favour of the application presented by candidates belonging to a disadvantaged group, applying this as a tiebreaker.
CV- Candidate’s Profile - Academic Qualifications Maximus score
per section
Any training the candidate may have in subjects related to the activities performed in the position offered and languages will be considered as an asset.
10 points
Experience-Professional merits related to the functions or activity to be carried out.
Maximus score
per section
Professional experience in similar positions and the candidate’s suitability to perform the duties specified in the offer will be evaluated.
Any experience within a mobility programme such as, for example, stays in other countries or regions or other research contexts (public or private), work experience related to research (management, transfer of results, etc.), or experience in virtual mobility, will be considered as a valuable contribution to the professional development of a researcher and will be taken into account in the evaluation of the application.
15 points
STAGE II Interview (25 points): Candidates who have obtained at least 12.5 points in STAGE I will be called for a personal interview with the Selection Committee, which may take place in person or online. This interview will cover the requirements set out in the call for applications.
Interview Maximus score
per section
Result of the interview 25 points
The recruitment of research/technical staff by the Foundation shall follow the principles of the OTMR policy set out in the European Charter for Researchers: Transparent, open, and merit-based recruitment. (Available at: https://www.cicancer.org/about-cic/hrs4r
The recruitment of research/technical staff by the Foundation is in accordance with the Foundation's Equality Plan. (Available at: https://www.cicancer.org/about-cic/equality-plan)
The Foundation, for duly motivated reasons of interest to the organisation, may withdraw at any time from the resolution of this call for applications.
7. RESOLUTION OF THE CALL
The deadline for resolution of the call will be one month from the end of the deadline for submission of applications and will be published on the Foundation's website.
The call for applications may be declared void if the evaluating committee considers that none of the candidates meets the requirements of the post, and will publish this situation on the website.
8. COMPLAINTS AND/OR APPEALS
Complaints, allegations, or disputes deriving from the Recruitment Proposal must be presented within 3 calendar days, once the resolution has been published on the centre’s website. Complaints shall be sent by e-mail: rrhh_cic@usal.es, referring to the vacancy, name, and surname(s) of the candidate. The complaints Selection Committee shall resolve complaints.
9. DATA PROTECTION
FICUS has adopted the necessary technical measures to maintain the required level of security, depending on the nature of the personal data processed and the circumstances of the processing.
Following the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of 27 April 2016 (GDPR) and Organic Law 3/2018 of 5 December on the Protection of Personal Data and Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD), the personal data collected from the interested party shall be processed under the responsibility of the CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SALAMANCA for the evaluation of applications and will be kept for as long as there is a mutual interest in doing so. Data will not be disclosed to third parties, except under legal obligation. Applicants may exercise their rights to access, rectify, transfer, and delete data and to limit and oppose its processing by contacting Campus Miguel de Unamuno, s/n - 37007 Salamanca (Salamanca). Email: cicancer@usal.es. Any data processing that does not comply with the regulations in force may be contested before the supervisory authority at www.aepd.es. DPO contact details: datos@sesoluciones.es
By applying, the person concerned consents to the processing of their data to participate in the selection process and for sending/receiving communications related to the same.
The purpose of data processing is to manage the application, to carry out the selective process, and any other purpose deriving from said process.
Signed: General Manager of the Foundation
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Starting Date:10/11/2025
Deadline:14/12/2025
Referencia: 25-33-FLMDOC
Appendix 1.1 - PUBLIC CALL FOR JOB VACANCY
RESOLUTION OF THE MANAGING BOARD OF THE CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SALAMANCA FOR STAFF RECRUITMENT
Position offered: Ph Doctor
Call reference: 25-33-FLMDOC
Workplace: CIC Salamanca
Application deadline: 35 calendar days from the publication of the call for applications on the website of the Foundation

Salamanca, on November 10, 2025
The Cancer Research Foundation of the University of Salamanca is a non-profit institution, with its legal personality, private and within the autonomous community of Castile and Leon, subject to general legislation and governed by its statutes and applicable legal provisions, with full capacity to act under the tutelage of its Board of Trustees and whose purpose is to promote and carry out cancer research within the Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology of Cancer or other applied research organizations. Based on the rationale of necessity set out in the following paragraph
RESOLVES
To convene a selection process for the recruitment of one Ph Doctor, to join the Cancer Research Foundation of the University of Salamanca, located in the Cancer Research Centre of Salamanca, on a competitive basis, with funds available under the project: Project 101220473. NEXT-CRC (ERC-2025-STG) (HORIZON-ERC) (ERCEA/C/04) “Next-generation colorectal cancer microecosystems for the discovery of microbiome-driven immunotherapies in personalized settings”whose responsible person is D. Luis Francisco Lorenzo Martín; through the recruitment system provided for in the FICUS Staff Recruitment Manual
The selection system shall respect the principles of advertisement, merit, capacity, and free competition of candidates, as well as the principles of speed and efficiency, and shall guarantee, at all times, the transparency of the selection process.
1. EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT CONDITIONS:
Type of contract: Indefinite/ Research Line
Line of research: Next-generation colorectal cancer microecosystems for the discovery of microbiome-driven immunotherapies in personalized settings
Foreseen start date: February 2026
Professional category: Ph Doctor
Timetable: 35 h/ week
Workplace: CIC Salamanca
Salary: II Collective Agreement
Funding: Proyecto 101220473. NEXT-CRC (ERC-2025-STG) (HORIZON-ERC) (ERCEA/C/04) “Next-generation colorectal cancer microecosystems for the discovery of microbiome-driven immunotherapies in personalized settings”
The signing of the contract will be subject to the successful candidate's compliance with the requirements of current employment legislation. In case of non-compliance with the requirements, the next candidate will be contacted in ranking order.
2. DUTIES:
The person hired will join the 18 laboratory. The main duties and tasks to be carried out within the research project/s will be, among others:
1. Develop and carry out an ERC-funded postdoctoral research project within an interdisciplinary laboratory focused on advanced models of colorectal cancer.
2. Design, perform, and analyze experiments using 3D cell culture models and cutting-edge techniques in molecular and cellular biology and genomics.
3. Actively participate in scientific discussions, experimental planning, and data analysis, in close collaboration with other group members and external collaborators.
4. Contribute to the writing of scientific manuscripts, conference abstracts, and other research dissemination materials.
5. Attend seminars, group meetings, and training activities relevant to the development of the project and doctoral training.
6. Collaborate in general laboratory tasks, including stock management, cell line maintenance, and data recording.
3. REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE CALL
General Requirements:
3.1. Nationality: Hold Spanish nationality, the nationality of a member country of the European Union or be a foreigner with a residence and work permit for Spain. The signing of the contract is subject to the successful candidate's compliance with the requirements of current employment legislation. In case of non-compliance with the requirements, the next candidate will be contacted in ranking order.
3.2. Legal capacity: Be at least 18 years of age and able to enter into a contract for the provision of their work, following the provisions of Article 7 of the Workers' Statute.
3.3. Functional capacity: Not be affected by any mental or physical limitation that prevents the performance of the corresponding duties.
3.4. Authorisation: Applicants whose nationality is not Spanish must also prove they are not subject to any disciplinary sanction or criminal conviction.
3.5. Qualification: Be in possession of the degree or diploma required for the post and professional category.
Candidates with qualifications obtained abroad must prove they have the corresponding accreditation or equivalency certificate. If the process of accreditation or equivalency is ongoing, the corresponding certificate can be submitted during the time applications are being assessed.
Requirements for the position offered:
Qualification:
Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate in Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedicine, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, or related fields.
Experience:
Priority specializations:
a. Microbiology
b. Immunology
c. AI Specialist
In addition, the following will be positively valued:
1. Experience in cell culture (2D and 3D).
2. Experience in molecular biology techniques.
3. Experience in microscopy and image analysis.
4. Experience in bioinformatics.
5. High level of English (B2 or above).
6. Strong publication record.
No application will be considered unless it is accompanied by documentary proof of fulfilment of the requirements. Original documentation shall be submitted only by the person selected.
Candidates who do not meet the general and specific requirements of the position offered by the closing date for the submission of applications will not be considered.
Candidates with qualifications obtained abroad must prove they have the corresponding accreditation or equivalency certificate.
4. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:
The deadline for submission of applications shall be at least 15 calendar days, except in cases where recruitment is shown to be urgent (in which case a reasonably shorter deadline shall be possible). Candidates must access the centre's website and attach all the documentation required in the call for applications so that their application can be properly evaluated. Once the process has been completed, the applicant will receive an automated e-mail confirming that their application has been successfully registered in the job offer.
The following documentation must be attached:
Cover letter
The candidate's curriculum vitae (CV) (include a mobile phone number and contact email address).
Photocopy of their national identity card or legally accredited document.
Academic qualifications and further training
Transcript of records (if requested in the call for applications)
Other documents explicitly requested in the call for applications (letters of recommendation, publications, etc.).
Any merit that has not been accredited with the corresponding documentation within the established deadline cannot be evaluated.
Falsification of documents or merits will lead to automatic elimination from the process.
5. EVALUATING COMMITTEE:
The selection committee will be made up of at least three members: the requesting principal investigator, who will chair the committee, and two experts in the field of the work to be carried out, with a qualification equal to or higher than that required for the position offered
6. SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process shall consist of two stages:
STAGE I: FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS AND STAGE OF ANALYSING AND EVALUATING THE CURRICULUM VITAE AND EXPERIENCE (UPTO 25 POINTS): in this phase, an evaluation of the qualifications and professional requirements established in the call for applications will be carried out.
Candidates with disabilities or belonging to disadvantaged groups may voluntarily indicate this in the corresponding box provided on the application form of the job offer.
Once the selection process has been completed, in the event of a tie between candidates, the FICUS will decide in favour of the application presented by candidates belonging to a disadvantaged group, applying this as a tiebreaker.
CV- Candidate’s Profile - Academic Qualifications Maximus score
per section
Any training the candidate may have in subjects related to the activities performed in the position offered and languages will be considered as an asset.
10 points
Experience-Professional merits related to the functions or activity to be carried out.
Maximus score
per section
Professional experience in similar positions and the candidate’s suitability to perform the duties specified in the offer will be evaluated.
Any experience within a mobility programme such as, for example, stays in other countries or regions or other research contexts (public or private), work experience related to research (management, transfer of results, etc.), or experience in virtual mobility, will be considered as a valuable contribution to the professional development of a researcher and will be taken into account in the evaluation of the application.
15 points
STAGE II Interview (25 points): Candidates who have obtained at least 12.5 points in STAGE I will be called for a personal interview with the Selection Committee, which may take place in person or online. This interview will cover the requirements set out in the call for applications.
Interview Maximus score
per section
Result of the interview 25 points
The recruitment of research/technical staff by the Foundation shall follow the principles of the OTMR policy set out in the European Charter for Researchers: Transparent, open, and merit-based recruitment. (Available at: https://www.cicancer.org/about-cic/hrs4r
The recruitment of research/technical staff by the Foundation is in accordance with the Foundation's Equality Plan. (Available at: https://www.cicancer.org/about-cic/equality-plan)
The Foundation, for duly motivated reasons of interest to the organisation, may withdraw at any time from the resolution of this call for applications.
7. RESOLUTION OF THE CALL
The deadline for resolution of the call will be one month from the end of the deadline for submission of applications and will be published on the Foundation's website.
The call for applications may be declared void if the evaluating committee considers that none of the candidates meets the requirements of the post, and will publish this situation on the website.
8. COMPLAINTS AND/OR APPEALS
Complaints, allegations, or disputes deriving from the Recruitment Proposal must be presented within 3 calendar days, once the resolution has been published on the centre’s website. Complaints shall be sent by e-mail: rrhh_cic@usal.es, referring to the vacancy, name, and surname(s) of the candidate. The complaints Selection Committee shall resolve complaints.
9. DATA PROTECTION
FICUS has adopted the necessary technical measures to maintain the required level of security, depending on the nature of the personal data processed and the circumstances of the processing.
Following the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of 27 April 2016 (GDPR) and Organic Law 3/2018 of 5 December on the Protection of Personal Data and Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD), the personal data collected from the interested party shall be processed under the responsibility of the CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SALAMANCA for the evaluation of applications and will be kept for as long as there is a mutual interest in doing so. Data will not be disclosed to third parties, except under legal obligation. Applicants may exercise their rights to access, rectify, transfer, and delete data and to limit and oppose its processing by contacting Campus Miguel de Unamuno, s/n - 37007 Salamanca (Salamanca). Email: cicancer@usal.es. Any data processing that does not comply with the regulations in force may be contested before the supervisory authority at www.aepd.es. DPO contact details: datos@sesoluciones.es
By applying, the person concerned consents to the processing of their data to participate in the selection process and for sending/receiving communications related to the same.
The purpose of data processing is to manage the application, to carry out the selective process, and any other purpose deriving from said process.
Signed: General Manager of the Foundation
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Starting Date:11/11/2025
Deadline:25/11/2025
Referencia: 25-34-ISGDOC
Appendix 1.1 - PUBLIC CALL FOR JOB VACANCY
RESOLUTION OF THE MANAGING BOARD OF THE CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SALAMANCA FOR STAFF RECRUITMENT
Position offered: Ph Doctor
Call reference: 25-35-ISGDOC
Workplace: CIC Salamanca
Application deadline: 15 calendar days from the publication of the call for applications on the website of the Foundation
Salamanca, on November 11, 2025.
The Cancer Research Foundation of the University of Salamanca is a non-profit institution, with its legal personality, private and within the autonomous community of Castile and Leon, subject to general legislation and governed by its statutes and applicable legal provisions, with full capacity to act under the tutelage of its Board of Trustees and whose purpose is to promote and carry out cancer research within the Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology of Cancer or other applied research organizations. Based on the rationale of necessity set out in the following paragraph
RESOLVES
To convene a selection process for the recruitment of one Ph Doctor, to join the Cancer Research Foundation of the University of Salamanca, located in the Cancer Research Centre of Salamanca, on a competitive basis, with funds available under the project: La Caixa Fundation HR25-00537 “ Early Risk Detection in Children with Genetic Predisposition to leukemia”whose responsible person is Isidro Sánchez García;through the recruitment system provided for in the FICUS Staff Recruitment Manual
The selection system shall respect the principles of advertisement, merit, capacity, and free competition of candidates, as well as the principles of speed and efficiency, and shall guarantee, at all times, the transparency of the selection process.
1. EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT CONDITIONS:
Type of contract: Indefinite/ Research Line
Line of research: Early detection of childhood leukemia
Foreseen start date: January 2026
Professional category: Ph Doctor
Timetable: Full Time -35 h/week
Workplace: CIC Salamanca
Salary: II Collective Agreement
Funding: : La Caixa Fundation HR25-00537 “ Early Risk Detection in Children with Genetic Predisposition to leukemia”
The signing of the contract will be subject to the successful candidate's compliance with the requirements of current employment legislation. In case of non-compliance with the requirements, the next candidate will be contacted in ranking order.
2. DUTIES:
The person hired will join the 13 laboratory. The main duties and tasks to be carried out within the research project/s will be, among others:
Functional analysis of different therapeutic strategies for the prevention of childhood leukemia, using murine models.
3. REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE CALL
General Requirements:
3.1. Nationality: Hold Spanish nationality, the nationality of a member country of the European Union or be a foreigner with a residence and work permit for Spain. The signing of the contract is subject to the successful candidate's compliance with the requirements of current employment legislation. In case of non-compliance with the requirements, the next candidate will be contacted in ranking order.
3.2. Legal capacity: Be at least 18 years of age and able to enter into a contract for the provision of their work, following the provisions of Article 7 of the Workers' Statute.
3.3. Functional capacity: Not be affected by any mental or physical limitation that prevents the performance of the corresponding duties.
3.4. Authorisation: Applicants whose nationality is not Spanish must also prove they are not subject to any disciplinary sanction or criminal conviction.
3.5. Qualification: Be in possession of the degree or diploma required for the post and professional category.
Candidates with qualifications obtained abroad must prove they have the corresponding accreditation or equivalency certificate. If the process of accreditation or equivalency is ongoing, the corresponding certificate can be submitted during the time applications are being assessed.
Requirements for the position offered:
Qualification: : Graduated in Genetics and Doctorate in Biosciences
Experience:
Responsible and initiative person, who has advanced knowledge in genetic predisposition and childhood leukemia. Experience and previous publications in:
1. Study of mutant mice of genes involved in the genesis of childhood leukemia.
2. Study of emotional behavior in mice.
3. Study of oxidative stress and cancer.
4. Analysis of cellular heterogeneity in cancer.
5. Microbiome and human disease.
6. High level of English and experience in writing scientific papers in English.
No application will be considered unless it is accompanied by documentary proof of fulfilment of the requirements. Original documentation shall be submitted only by the person selected.
Candidates who do not meet the general and specific requirements of the position offered by the closing date for the submission of applications will not be considered.
Candidates with qualifications obtained abroad must prove they have the corresponding accreditation or equivalency certificate.
4. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:
The deadline for submission of applications shall be at least 15 calendar days, except in cases where recruitment is shown to be urgent (in which case a reasonably shorter deadline shall be possible). Candidates must access the centre's website and attach all the documentation required in the call for applications so that their application can be properly evaluated. Once the process has been completed, the applicant will receive an automated e-mail confirming that their application has been successfully registered in the job offer.
The following documentation must be attached:
Cover letter
The candidate's curriculum vitae (CV) (include a mobile phone number and contact email address).
Photocopy of their national identity card or legally accredited document.
Academic qualifications and further training
Transcript of records (if requested in the call for applications)
Other documents explicitly requested in the call for applications (letters of recommendation, publications, etc.).
Any merit that has not been accredited with the corresponding documentation within the established deadline cannot be evaluated.
Falsification of documents or merits will lead to automatic elimination from the process.
5. EVALUATING COMMITTEE:
The selection committee will be made up of at least three members: the requesting principal investigator, who will chair the committee, and two experts in the field of the work to be carried out, with a qualification equal to or higher than that required for the position offered
6. SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process shall consist of two stages:
STAGE I: FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS AND STAGE OF ANALYSING AND EVALUATING THE CURRICULUM VITAE AND EXPERIENCE (UPTO 25 POINTS): in this phase, an evaluation of the qualifications and professional requirements established in the call for applications will be carried out.
Candidates with disabilities or belonging to disadvantaged groups may voluntarily indicate this in the corresponding box provided on the application form of the job offer.
Once the selection process has been completed, in the event of a tie between candidates, the FICUS will decide in favour of the application presented by candidates belonging to a disadvantaged group, applying this as a tiebreaker.
CV- Candidate’s Profile - Academic Qualifications Maximus score
per section
Any training the candidate may have in subjects related to the activities performed in the position offered and languages will be considered as an asset.
10 points
Experience-Professional merits related to the functions or activity to be carried out.
Maximus score
per section
Professional experience in similar positions and the candidate’s suitability to perform the duties specified in the offer will be evaluated.
Any experience within a mobility programme such as, for example, stays in other countries or regions or other research contexts (public or private), work experience related to research (management, transfer of results, etc.), or experience in virtual mobility, will be considered as a valuable contribution to the professional development of a researcher and will be taken into account in the evaluation of the application.
15 points
STAGE II Interview (25 points): Candidates who have obtained at least 12.5 points in STAGE I will be called for a personal interview with the Selection Committee, which may take place in person or online. This interview will cover the requirements set out in the call for applications.
Interview Maximus score
per section
Result of the interview 25 points
The recruitment of research/technical staff by the Foundation shall follow the principles of the OTMR policy set out in the European Charter for Researchers: Transparent, open, and merit-based recruitment. (Available at: https://www.cicancer.org/about-cic/hrs4r
The recruitment of research/technical staff by the Foundation is in accordance with the Foundation's Equality Plan. (Available at: https://www.cicancer.org/about-cic/equality-plan)
The Foundation, for duly motivated reasons of interest to the organisation, may withdraw at any time from the resolution of this call for applications.
7. RESOLUTION OF THE CALL
The deadline for resolution of the call will be one month from the end of the deadline for submission of applications and will be published on the Foundation's website.
The call for applications may be declared void if the evaluating committee considers that none of the candidates meets the requirements of the post, and will publish this situation on the website.
8. COMPLAINTS AND/OR APPEALS
Complaints, allegations, or disputes deriving from the Recruitment Proposal must be presented within 3 calendar days, once the resolution has been published on the centre’s website. Complaints shall be sent by e-mail: rrhh_cic@usal.es, referring to the vacancy, name, and surname(s) of the candidate. The complaints Selection Committee shall resolve complaints.
9. DATA PROTECTION
FICUS has adopted the necessary technical measures to maintain the required level of security, depending on the nature of the personal data processed and the circumstances of the processing.
Following the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of 27 April 2016 (GDPR) and Organic Law 3/2018 of 5 December on the Protection of Personal Data and Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD), the personal data collected from the interested party shall be processed under the responsibility of the CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SALAMANCA for the evaluation of applications and will be kept for as long as there is a mutual interest in doing so. Data will not be disclosed to third parties, except under legal obligation. Applicants may exercise their rights to access, rectify, transfer, and delete data and to limit and oppose its processing by contacting Campus Miguel de Unamuno, s/n - 37007 Salamanca (Salamanca). Email: cicancer@usal.es. Any data processing that does not comply with the regulations in force may be contested before the supervisory authority at www.aepd.es. DPO contact details: datos@sesoluciones.es
By applying, the person concerned consents to the processing of their data to participate in the selection process and for sending/receiving communications related to the same.
The purpose of data processing is to manage the application, to carry out the selective process, and any other purpose deriving from said process.
Signed: General Manager of the Foundation
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Starting Date:06/11/2025
Deadline:20/11/2025
Referencia: 25-31-XBUTS
Appendix 1.1 - PUBLIC CALL FOR JOB VACANCY
RESOLUTION OF THE MANAGING BOARD OF THE CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SALAMANCA FOR STAFF RECRUITMENT
Position offered: Bachelor Degree
Call reference: 25-31-XBUTS
Workplace: CIC Salamanca
Application deadline: 15 calendar days from the publication of the call for applications on the website of the Foundation
Salamanca, on 5 de noviembre de 2025
The Cancer Research Foundation of the University of Salamanca is a non-profit institution, with its legal personality, private and within the autonomous community of Castile and Leon, subject to general legislation and governed by its statutes and applicable legal provisions, with full capacity to act under the tutelage of its Board of Trustees and whose purpose is to promote and carry out cancer research within the Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology of Cancer or other applied research organizations. Based on the rationale of necessity set out in the following paragraph
RESOLVES
To convene a selection process for the recruitment of one Bachelor Degree, to join the Cancer Research Foundation of the University of Salamanca, located in the Cancer Research Centre of Salamanca, on a competitive basis, with funds available under the project: Relevance of RRAS2–PI3Kα signaling axis in R-RAS2 mutant-driven tumors and R-RAS2WT-dependent tumor types whose responsible person is Xosé R. García Bustelo;through the recruitment system provided for in the FICUS Staff Recruitment Manual
The selection system shall respect the principles of advertisement, merit, capacity, and free competition of candidates, as well as the principles of speed and efficiency, and shall guarantee, at all times, the transparency of the selection process.
1. EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT CONDITIONS:
Type of contract: Indefinite/ Research Line
Line of research: R-RAS2, oncogenic signaling
Foreseen start date: January 2026
Professional category: Bacherlor Degree
Timetable: 35h/week
Workplace: CIC Salamanca
Salary: To be determined according to experience
Funding: Relevance of RRAS2–PI3Kα signaling axis in R-RAS2 mutant-driven tumors and R-RAS2WT-dependent tumor types
The signing of the contract will be subject to the successful candidate's compliance with the requirements of current employment legislation. In case of non-compliance with the requirements, the next candidate will be contacted in ranking order.
2. DUTIES:
The person hired will join the 2 laboratory.- The main duties and tasks to be carried out within the research project/s will be, among others:
1. Handling and analysis of animal models (mice) in cancer research as specified in the experience section.
2. Execution of studies in genetically modified mice (tumor induction, sample collection, metabolic analyses).
3. Generation, expansion, and maintenance of PDXs and patient-derived cells.
4. Processing and management of laboratory supply orders.
5. Laboratory organization and management.
6. Carrying out molecular and cellular techniques (protein and nucleic acid isolation, PCR, cell culture).
3. REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE CALL
General Requirements:
3.1. Nationality: Hold Spanish nationality, the nationality of a member country of the European Union or be a foreigner with a residence and work permit for Spain. The signing of the contract is subject to the successful candidate's compliance with the requirements of current employment legislation. In case of non-compliance with the requirements, the next candidate will be contacted in ranking order.
3.2. Legal capacity: Be at least 18 years of age and able to enter into a contract for the provision of their work, following the provisions of Article 7 of the Workers' Statute.
3.3. Functional capacity: Not be affected by any mental or physical limitation that prevents the performance of the corresponding duties.
3.4. Authorisation: Applicants whose nationality is not Spanish must also prove they are not subject to any disciplinary sanction or criminal conviction.
3.5. Qualification: Be in possession of the degree or diploma required for the post and professional category.
Candidates with qualifications obtained abroad must prove they have the corresponding accreditation or equivalency certificate. If the process of accreditation or equivalency is ongoing, the corresponding certificate can be submitted during the time applications are being assessed.
Requirements for the position offered:
Qualification:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Veterinary Medicine, Genetics, or related fields.
2. Official accreditation for performing animal experimentation, (levels A, B and C).
Experience:
1. Experience in managing animal colonies (genetically modified mice), including breeding and genotyping (Southern blot, PCR).
2. Generation of PDX models (patient-derived xenografts).
3. Execution of experimental procedures in animal models (anesthesia, surgery, drug administration, tumor induction and measurement, sample collection, flow cytometry analysis).
4. Phenotypic characterization of animal models in cancer research.
5. Ability to prepare animal experimentation permits and ensure subsequent compliance and reporting.
6. Laboratory ordering management and performance of tasks related to safety and reagent preparation.
7. Participation in scientific publications related to the field.
No application will be considered unless it is accompanied by documentary proof of fulfilment of the requirements. Original documentation shall be submitted only by the person selected.
Candidates who do not meet the general and specific requirements of the position offered by the closing date for the submission of applications will not be considered.
Candidates with qualifications obtained abroad must prove they have the corresponding accreditation or equivalency certificate.
4. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:
The deadline for submission of applications shall be at least 15 calendar days, except in cases where recruitment is shown to be urgent (in which case a reasonably shorter deadline shall be possible). Candidates must access the centre's website and attach all the documentation required in the call for applications so that their application can be properly evaluated. Once the process has been completed, the applicant will receive an automated e-mail confirming that their application has been successfully registered in the job offer.
The following documentation must be attached:
Cover letter
The candidate's curriculum vitae (CV) (include a mobile phone number and contact email address).
Photocopy of their national identity card or legally accredited document.
Academic qualifications and further training
Transcript of records (if requested in the call for applications)
Other documents explicitly requested in the call for applications (letters of recommendation, publications, etc.).
Any merit that has not been accredited with the corresponding documentation within the established deadline cannot be evaluated.
Falsification of documents or merits will lead to automatic elimination from the process.
5. EVALUATING COMMITTEE:
The selection committee will be made up of at least three members: the requesting principal investigator, who will chair the committee, and two experts in the field of the work to be carried out, with a qualification equal to or higher than that required for the position offered
6. SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process shall consist of two stages:
STAGE I: FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS AND STAGE OF ANALYSING AND EVALUATING THE CURRICULUM VITAE AND EXPERIENCE (UPTO 25 POINTS): in this phase, an evaluation of the qualifications and professional requirements established in the call for applications will be carried out.
Candidates with disabilities or belonging to disadvantaged groups may voluntarily indicate this in the corresponding box provided on the application form of the job offer.
Once the selection process has been completed, in the event of a tie between candidates, the FICUS will decide in favour of the application presented by candidates belonging to a disadvantaged group, applying this as a tiebreaker.
CV- Candidate’s Profile - Academic Qualifications Maximus score
per section
Any training the candidate may have in subjects related to the activities performed in the position offered and languages will be considered as an asset.
10 points
Experience-Professional merits related to the functions or activity to be carried out.
Maximus score
per section
Professional experience in similar positions and the candidate’s suitability to perform the duties specified in the offer will be evaluated.
Any experience within a mobility programme such as, for example, stays in other countries or regions or other research contexts (public or private), work experience related to research (management, transfer of results, etc.), or experience in virtual mobility, will be considered as a valuable contribution to the professional development of a researcher and will be taken into account in the evaluation of the application.
15 points
STAGE II Interview (25 points): Candidates who have obtained at least 12.5 points in STAGE I will be called for a personal interview with the Selection Committee, which may take place in person or online. This interview will cover the requirements set out in the call for applications.
Interview Maximus score
per section
Result of the interview 25 points
The recruitment of research/technical staff by the Foundation shall follow the principles of the OTMR policy set out in the European Charter for Researchers: Transparent, open, and merit-based recruitment. (Available at: https://www.cicancer.org/about-cic/hrs4r
The recruitment of research/technical staff by the Foundation is in accordance with the Foundation's Equality Plan. (Available at: https://www.cicancer.org/about-cic/equality-plan)
The Foundation, for duly motivated reasons of interest to the organisation, may withdraw at any time from the resolution of this call for applications.
7. RESOLUTION OF THE CALL
The deadline for resolution of the call will be one month from the end of the deadline for submission of applications and will be published on the Foundation's website.
The call for applications may be declared void if the evaluating committee considers that none of the candidates meets the requirements of the post, and will publish this situation on the website.
8. COMPLAINTS AND/OR APPEALS
Complaints, allegations, or disputes deriving from the Recruitment Proposal must be presented within 3 calendar days, once the resolution has been published on the centre’s website. Complaints shall be sent by e-mail: rrhh_cic@usal.es, referring to the vacancy, name, and surname(s) of the candidate. The complaints Selection Committee shall resolve complaints.
9. DATA PROTECTION
FICUS has adopted the necessary technical measures to maintain the required level of security, depending on the nature of the personal data processed and the circumstances of the processing.
Following the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of 27 April 2016 (GDPR) and Organic Law 3/2018 of 5 December on the Protection of Personal Data and Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD), the personal data collected from the interested party shall be processed under the responsibility of the CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SALAMANCA for the evaluation of applications and will be kept for as long as there is a mutual interest in doing so. Data will not be disclosed to third parties, except under legal obligation. Applicants may exercise their rights to access, rectify, transfer, and delete data and to limit and oppose its processing by contacting Campus Miguel de Unamuno, s/n - 37007 Salamanca (Salamanca). Email: cicancer@usal.es. Any data processing that does not comply with the regulations in force may be contested before the supervisory authority at www.aepd.es. DPO contact details: datos@sesoluciones.es
By applying, the person concerned consents to the processing of their data to participate in the selection process and for sending/receiving communications related to the same.
The purpose of data processing is to manage the application, to carry out the selective process, and any other purpose deriving from said process.
Signed: General Manager of the Foundation
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Starting Date:03/11/2025
Deadline:17/11/2025
Referencia: 25-30-ISGTS
Appendix 1.1 - PUBLIC CALL FOR JOB VACANCY
RESOLUTION OF THE MANAGING BOARD OF THE CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SALAMANCA FOR STAFF RECRUITMENT
Position offered: Bacherlor/ Master Degree
Call reference: 25-30-ISGTS
Workplace: CIC Salamanca
Application deadline: 15 calendar days from the publication of the call for applications on the website of the Foundation
Salamanca, on November 3, 2025.
The Cancer Research Foundation of the University of Salamanca is a non-profit institution, with its legal personality, private and within the autonomous community of Castile and Leon, subject to general legislation and governed by its statutes and applicable legal provisions, with full capacity to act under the tutelage of its Board of Trustees and whose purpose is to promote and carry out cancer research within the Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology of Cancer or other applied research organizations. Based on the rationale of necessity set out in the following paragraph
RESOLVES
To convene a selection process for the recruitment of one Bachelor Degree, to join the Cancer Research Foundation of the University of Salamanca, located in the Cancer Research Centre of Salamanca, on a competitive basis, with funds available under the project: Infectious triggers and novel therapeutic opportunities in childhood B cell leukemia (PREVENT), whose responsible person is Isidro Sánchez García;through the recruitment system provided for in the FICUS Staff Recruitment Manual
The selection system shall respect the principles of advertisement, merit, capacity, and free competition of candidates, as well as the principles of speed and efficiency, and shall guarantee, at all times, the transparency of the selection process.
1. EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT CONDITIONS:
Type of contract: Indefinite/ Research Line
Line of research: Childhood Leukemia
Foreseen start date: December 2025
Professional category: Bachelor Degree
Timetable: Part Time / 25 hours week
Workplace: CIC Salamanca
Salary: II Collective Agreement
Funding: Infectious triggers and novel therapeutic opportunities in childhood B cell leukemia (PREVENT).
The signing of the contract will be subject to the successful candidate's compliance with the requirements of current employment legislation. In case of non-compliance with the requirements, the next candidate will be contacted in ranking order.
2. DUTIES:
The person hired will join the 13 laboratory. The main duties and tasks to be carried out within the research project/s will be, among others:
Functional analysis of different therapeutic strategies for the prevention of childhood leukemia, using murine models.
3. REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE CALL
General Requirements:
3.1. Nationality: Hold Spanish nationality, the nationality of a member country of the European Union or be a foreigner with a residence and work permit for Spain. The signing of the contract is subject to the successful candidate's compliance with the requirements of current employment legislation. In case of non-compliance with the requirements, the next candidate will be contacted in ranking order.
3.2. Legal capacity: Be at least 18 years of age and able to enter into a contract for the provision of their work, following the provisions of Article 7 of the Workers' Statute.
3.3. Functional capacity: Not be affected by any mental or physical limitation that prevents the performance of the corresponding duties.
3.4. Authorisation: Applicants whose nationality is not Spanish must also prove they are not subject to any disciplinary sanction or criminal conviction.
3.5. Qualification: Be in possession of the degree or diploma required for the post and professional category.
Candidates with qualifications obtained abroad must prove they have the corresponding accreditation or equivalency certificate. If the process of accreditation or equivalency is ongoing, the corresponding certificate can be submitted during the time applications are being assessed.
Requirements for the position offered:
Qualification: Graduated in Biology with Master's Degree in Translational Biomedical Research.
Experience:
Responsible and initiative person, who has advanced knowledge of the microbiome and human disease. Experience and previous publications in:
1. Study of mutant mice of genes involved in the genesis of childhood leukemia.
2. Study of emotional behavior in mice.
3. Study of oxidative stress and cancer.
4. Analysis of cellular heterogeneity in cancer.
5. Microbiome and human disease.
6. High level of English and experience in writing scientific papers in English.
No application will be considered unless it is accompanied by documentary proof of fulfilment of the requirements. Original documentation shall be submitted only by the person selected.
Candidates who do not meet the general and specific requirements of the position offered by the closing date for the submission of applications will not be considered.
Candidates with qualifications obtained abroad must prove they have the corresponding accreditation or equivalency certificate.
4. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:
The deadline for submission of applications shall be at least 15 calendar days, except in cases where recruitment is shown to be urgent (in which case a reasonably shorter deadline shall be possible). Candidates must access the centre's website and attach all the documentation required in the call for applications so that their application can be properly evaluated. Once the process has been completed, the applicant will receive an automated e-mail confirming that their application has been successfully registered in the job offer.
The following documentation must be attached:
Cover letter
The candidate's curriculum vitae (CV) (include a mobile phone number and contact email address).
Photocopy of their national identity card or legally accredited document.
Academic qualifications and further training
Transcript of records (if requested in the call for applications)
Other documents explicitly requested in the call for applications (letters of recommendation, publications, etc.).
Any merit that has not been accredited with the corresponding documentation within the established deadline cannot be evaluated.
Falsification of documents or merits will lead to automatic elimination from the process.
5. EVALUATING COMMITTEE:
The selection committee will be made up of at least three members: the requesting principal investigator, who will chair the committee, and two experts in the field of the work to be carried out, with a qualification equal to or higher than that required for the position offered
6. SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process shall consist of two stages:
STAGE I: FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS AND STAGE OF ANALYSING AND EVALUATING THE CURRICULUM VITAE AND EXPERIENCE (UPTO 25 POINTS): in this phase, an evaluation of the qualifications and professional requirements established in the call for applications will be carried out.
Candidates with disabilities or belonging to disadvantaged groups may voluntarily indicate this in the corresponding box provided on the application form of the job offer.
Once the selection process has been completed, in the event of a tie between candidates, the FICUS will decide in favour of the application presented by candidates belonging to a disadvantaged group, applying this as a tiebreaker.
CV- Candidate’s Profile - Academic Qualifications Maximus score
per section
Any training the candidate may have in subjects related to the activities performed in the position offered and languages will be considered as an asset.
10 points
Experience-Professional merits related to the functions or activity to be carried out.
Maximus score
per section
Professional experience in similar positions and the candidate’s suitability to perform the duties specified in the offer will be evaluated.
Any experience within a mobility programme such as, for example, stays in other countries or regions or other research contexts (public or private), work experience related to research (management, transfer of results, etc.), or experience in virtual mobility, will be considered as a valuable contribution to the professional development of a researcher and will be taken into account in the evaluation of the application.
15 points
STAGE II Interview (25 points): Candidates who have obtained at least 12.5 points in STAGE I will be called for a personal interview with the Selection Committee, which may take place in person or online. This interview will cover the requirements set out in the call for applications.
Interview Maximus score
per section
Result of the interview 25 points
The recruitment of research/technical staff by the Foundation shall follow the principles of the OTMR policy set out in the European Charter for Researchers: Transparent, open, and merit-based recruitment. (Available at: https://www.cicancer.org/about-cic/hrs4r
The recruitment of research/technical staff by the Foundation is in accordance with the Foundation's Equality Plan. (Available at: https://www.cicancer.org/about-cic/equality-plan)
The Foundation, for duly motivated reasons of interest to the organisation, may withdraw at any time from the resolution of this call for applications.
7. RESOLUTION OF THE CALL
The deadline for resolution of the call will be one month from the end of the deadline for submission of applications and will be published on the Foundation's website.
The call for applications may be declared void if the evaluating committee considers that none of the candidates meets the requirements of the post, and will publish this situation on the website.
8. COMPLAINTS AND/OR APPEALS
Complaints, allegations, or disputes deriving from the Recruitment Proposal must be presented within 3 calendar days, once the resolution has been published on the centre’s website. Complaints shall be sent by e-mail: rrhh_cic@usal.es, referring to the vacancy, name, and surname(s) of the candidate. The complaints Selection Committee shall resolve complaints.
9. DATA PROTECTION
FICUS has adopted the necessary technical measures to maintain the required level of security, depending on the nature of the personal data processed and the circumstances of the processing.
Following the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of 27 April 2016 (GDPR) and Organic Law 3/2018 of 5 December on the Protection of Personal Data and Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD), the personal data collected from the interested party shall be processed under the responsibility of the CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SALAMANCA for the evaluation of applications and will be kept for as long as there is a mutual interest in doing so. Data will not be disclosed to third parties, except under legal obligation. Applicants may exercise their rights to access, rectify, transfer, and delete data and to limit and oppose its processing by contacting Campus Miguel de Unamuno, s/n - 37007 Salamanca (Salamanca). Email: cicancer@usal.es. Any data processing that does not comply with the regulations in force may be contested before the supervisory authority at www.aepd.es. DPO contact details: datos@sesoluciones.es
By applying, the person concerned consents to the processing of their data to participate in the selection process and for sending/receiving communications related to the same.
The purpose of data processing is to manage the application, to carry out the selective process, and any other purpose deriving from said process.
Signed: General Manager of the Foundation
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