Predoctoral Researcher (Pharmacokinetic Nanoparticles)

Job title:

Predoctoral Researcher (Pharmacokinetic Nanoparticles)

Company:

VHIR

Job description

VHIR offers a position for a Predoctoral Researcher within Design and Pharmacokinetics of NPs to participate in the project “2-in-1 Nanogold for a Synergistic Enhancement of Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy”. The group of design and pharmacodynamics of nanoparticles at the Vall d’Hebron Research Institute focuses on the synthesis, characterization, and applications of engineered inorganic nanoparticles in the field of medicine. In particular, for this project, that will be done in collaboration with radio-oncologists from Sant Pau Hospital, gold nanoparticles will be synthesized and functionalized and then tested in in vitro and in vivo models. Thus, covering all fundamental aspects of chemical synthesis, radiology, cell biology and biochemistry.Education and qualifications:Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Sciences and a Master’s in Biochemistry, Biomedicine or a related discipline
• Fluency in English

Desired:

• Specific/Additional training in animal experimentation
• Experience in research labs
• Fluency in Catalan and Spanish

Experience and knowledge:Required:

• Knowledge of biochemistry, biology and chemistry
• Experience in cell culture and cell biology techniques such as qPCR, ELISA, western, etc

Desired:

• Experience in animal experimentation
• Experience in radiobiology

Main responsibilities and duties:

• To participate in the PhD programme associated with the experimental aspects of the funded project
• Working in a multidisciplinary project
• Communication of results

Labour conditions:

• Full-time position: 40h/week
• Starting date: By the end of 2024
• Gross annual salary: 18.180,41€ (Remuneration will depend on experience and skills. Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale)
• Contract: Temporary (Predoctoral Researcher)

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 Program (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: 20-11-2024
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

€18180.41 per year

Location

Barcelona

Job date

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 06:13:43 GMT

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