Postdoctoral Researcher (Rheumatology Group/Lupus Unit)

Job title:

Postdoctoral Researcher (Rheumatology Group/Lupus Unit)

Company:

VHIR

Job description

Education and qualifications:Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Grade in Biosciences (Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedicine, Biochemist, etc.)
• PhD related to Biosciences (Biomedicine, Biochemistry, Molecular or Cellular Biology, Genetics, etc.)
• Specific/additional training in bioinformatics
• Fluency in Catalan, Spanish and English (business level)

Desired:

• Specific/Additional training in immune cell culture, autoimmune mouse models
• Fluency in Catalan, Spanish, English (business level)

Experience and knowledge:Required:

• Ability to independently develop your own research.
• At least 6 years of postdoctoral experience working in autoimmune inflammatory diseases in a top academic centre
• Knowledge of autoimmune diseases and cell biology
• Knowledge of statistics and usage of bioinformatic tools for NGS data (including scRNA-Seq)
• Skills in genomics and transcriptomics (qRT-PCR, RNA-seq) for biomarkers and pathogenesis pathways identification.
• Ability to lead projects
• Communications skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary team.

Desired:

• Knowledge of autoimmune diseases, in special systemic lupus erythematosus
• Ability to obtain funding

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Develop/manage ongoing and new research projects in the Lupus Unit
• Provide support in/to the design, implementation and analysis of experimental studies in the group
• Collaborate with clinicians and bioinformaticians in the efficient design and analysis of the project
• Analyse omic data from immune-mediated inflammatory disease, carry out experimental studies to validate main finding
• Preparation of manuscripts for its publication or memory’s drafts for grants/projects applications
• Keep track of different projects

Labour conditions:

• Full-time position: 40h/week.
• Starting date: immediate
• Gross annual salary: up to a maximum of 39.656,64 euros (Remuneration will depend on experience and skills. Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale)
• Contract: Technical and scientific activities contract linked to the project activities

What can we offer?

• Incorporation to Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops the biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the biggest hospital of Barcelona and the largest of Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).
• A scientific environment of excellence, highly dynamic, where high-end biomedical projects are continuously developed.
• Continuous learning and a wide range of responsibilities within a stimulating work environment.
• Individual training opportunities.
• Flexible working hours.
• 23 days of holidays + 9 personal days.
• Flexible Remuneration Programme (including dining checks, health insurance, transportation and more)
• Corporate Benefits: platform through which you can obtain significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports… among many others.
• Healthy Offering: choose from a variety of wellbeing focused activities to be the healthiest you.

Deadline to apply: 12-10-2024
VHIR embraces Equality and Diversity. As reflected in our values we work toward ensuring inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training, and management for all staff within the organization, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or ethnicity.

Expected salary

€39656.64 per year

Location

Barcelona

Job date

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 02:24:22 GMT

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