The Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (IJC) is a comprehensive cancer research center dedicated to conduct research and drive innovation in the epidemiological, preventive, clinical, translational, and basic aspects of leukaemia and other hematologic malignancies, with the final aim of finding a cure for these diseases. It was created in 2010, and since then has experienced an exponential growth.
The IJC is also part of the network of Excellence Research Centers 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) Additionally, IJC is one of the centers integrated into the Institut de Recerca Germans Trias i Pujol (IGTP) accreditation as Accredited Health Research Institute (IIS) by the Carlos III Health Institute (ISCIII).
The IJC's main headquarters is located within the Can Ruti Biomedical Campus, alongside other leading biomedical institutions, providing direct access to cutting-edge scientific and technological facilities, as well as complementary community services. The IJC has six locations integrated into reference hospitals: Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol, Hospital Clínic, Hospital Sant Pau, Hospital Josep 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 in clinical settings.
The Human Resources Unit is looking for an HR Technician to carry out recruitment activities and provide other support to the HR Unit.
The mission of the HR Unit is to support the IJC’s mission by providing high-quality services across the organization. The HR Unit is responsible for all matters related to the employee lifecycle, including recruitment and selection, hiring, training and development, career progression, compensation and benefits, health and safety, onboarding, and leave management.
MAIN RESPONSABILITIES
Recruitment and selection for the assigned research groups, as well as for positions within the management area: organising, managing, and disseminating job postings;
Implementation of HRS4R actions related to recruitment.
Conducting interviews as the HR representative on hiring committees.
Maintaining our Job Portal and creating recruitment reports.
Calculating personnel costs.
Ensuring accurate and timely data entry and maintenance across the institute's databases.
Collaborating in the onboarding of new staff and providing training when necessary.
Supporting to the training and development programmes, including language courses.
Providing support for activities included in the IJC Career Service (workshops and individual career guidance sessions).
Managing internship/placement agreements and collaborations with other institutions.
Participating in other talent management functions related to policy development.
WHAT WE NEED
University degree in Psychology, Labour Relations, or similar.
A postgraduate degree or Master's in Human Resources will be valued.
At least 1 year of experience in recruitment tasks and administrative management of human resources.
Experience in managing internship/placement agreements.
Experience in CERCA Research Centres and/or Universities will be valued.
Good command of MS Office, databases, recruitment tools, SAP.
Good level of professional competence in Catalan, Spanish and English.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
Ability to work as part of a team, with strong organisational and planning skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Analytical, detection, and supervisory abilities.
Solution-oriented and researcher-focused approach.
Ability to perform at a high level, managing workloads and deadlines.
IT skills and familiarity with new technologies.
Interpersonal skills and negotiation ability.
Precise, methodical, and rigorous. Attention to detail is essential.
Commitment to autonomy, responsibility, and flexibility.
Ability to manage recruitment software or HR databases.
WHAT WE OFFER
Temporary contract “Interinidad hasta cobertura de plaza indefinida”.
Immediate incorporation.
Full-time position (39h per week).
Annual gross salary based on the candidate's experience.
Measures to reconcile work and family life (flexible work schedule, teleworking, 23 working days of vacation and 12 days for personal matters in 2026).
Flexible remuneration program (kindergarten and other measures).
Training opportunities.
Join a highly collaborative team and engage in exciting projects.
Work within a dynamic environment blending basic and clinical research.
Enjoy the vibrant surroundings of the Barcelona metropolitan area, IJC headquarters located in nature.
DEADLINE
Please submit your application by August 27, 2026.
WHO WE ARE?
The mission of the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute is to conduct research and drive innovation in the epidemiological, preventive, clinical, translational, and basic aspects of cancer, with a special emphasis on Leukaemia and other malignant blood diseases, with the aim of finding a cure for these diseases.
The IJC’s vision is to be a world-class reference and excellent research center that contributes to the improvement of results, and the cure of patients affected by leukaemia and other malignant haemopathies, through innovation, sustainability, social responsibility, talent, and professional experience.
In 2019, IJC was honored with the “Human Resources Excellence in Research Award” by the European Commission, recognizing the alignment of our human resources policies with the European Charter for Researchers and Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) guides research centers of excellence in implementing and upholding these standards within their policies, emphasizing training, professional development, and mobility opportunities.
The IJC’s commitment to these values and principles strengthens our internal policies and ensures that our members have the optimal conditions and environment for their professional development.
The Board of Trustees is composed of representatives of the Generalitat de Catalunya (regional government), University of Barcelona, Autonomous University of Barcelona, the City of Badalona and the Jose Carreras International Leukaemia Foundation
The Catalan government provides hard money on an annual basis. The Jose Carreras International Leukaemia Foundation provides start-up funds, project funds as well as financial support for investments.
The JCI has an international scientific advisory board served by prominent researchers from US and Europe.
The IJC has been awarded ERC and other EU grants.
The IJC is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.
