Development of FLDK-1, a potent and selective “first-in-class” drug for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) (POST260402042025) (IP DRA GIULANA MAGRI)

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Development of FLDK-1, a potent and selective “first-in-class” drug for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) (POST260402042025) (IP DRA GIULANA MAGRI)

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Offer DescriptionAbout the PositionWe are seeking a highly motivated and skilled postdoctoral researcher to join the Mucosal Immunology Lab at the University of Barcelona. This fully-funded 2.5year position is supported by a CPP23 grant from the Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades and offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge translational research.The selected candidate will lead in my laboratory a collaborative public-private project involving the University of Barcelona (UB), the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG), the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), and OrikineBio. The project focuses on a potential breakthrough therapy for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).The postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for design and conduct in vitro functional assays using primary cells from IBD patients and apply novel systems Immunology approaches to identify predictive biomarkers of response to treatment. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge translational research and to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across academia and industry to advance the development of engineered cytokine-based therapies. The candidate will be also involved in other ongoing projects in the lab related to IBD.Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Biological sciences Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Immunology or a closely related field
• Proven expertise in in vitro functional immunological assays with primary immune cells, protein analytics, and multiparametric flow cytometry
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills in English.

Specific Requirements

• Experience in human immunology or research related to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
• A record of relevant scientific publications in high-impact journals
• Experience with single cell RNA sequencing experiment
• Experience with project management

Languages CATALAN Level GoodLanguages SPANISH Level GoodLanguages ENGLISH Level ExcellentResearch Field Biological sciences Years of Research Experience NoneAdditional InformationBenefitsA full-time work contract (37.5 hrs/week).31.200,00€ (2.600€ x 12 pagues)

• A fully-funded postdoctoral position with a competitive salary.
• The opportunity to work on a high-impact translational project in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources at the University of Barcelona and partner institutions.

Eligibility criteriaA specific committee will evaluate the applications using the following criteria:

• Suitability of the CV for the job (maximum 20)
• PhD in the specific research field (maximum 20)
• Motivation letter (maximum 20)
• Experience in the research field (màximum 10)
• Other criteria based on specific merits (maximum 30)

Selection processThe specific committee will agree upon an award proposal and draw up a prioritized shortlist of candidates who have achieved a minimum of 80 points or declare the call for applications null and void if none of the applicants reach the minimum score.The award proposal will be published in the UB’s electronic office and must include the total scores of the candidates that have received a total of at least 80 points.Application Process:According to the specific requirements and selection criteria, the candidates are expected to provide at least the following documents:

• Application form
• Full CV
• Motivation letter

• Document of absence of conflict of interest (DACI) in the case that the financing of the recruitment be with PRTR funds

Additional commentsThe candidate proposed for hiring must accept the job offer within 3 working days from the date of notification of the selection.Be aware that the starting date sets in this offer is an estimate date. The official starting date will depend on the time necessary for administration to prepare the labour contract and present the necessary documents for the selected candidate to be hired.Priority will be given to people with disabilities (Law 89/2015 of June 2, reserve of quota 2% in favour of people with disabilities in companies of 50 or more people). Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Dept Biomedicina – Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut Country Spain State/Province BARCELONA City BARCELONA Postal Code 08036 Street Casanova 143 GeofieldContact State/ProvinceBARCELONA CityBarcelona WebsiteStreetGran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 585 Postal Code08007 E-Mailoagmedicina@ub.eduSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Barcelona

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Fri, 04 Apr 2025 04:51:50 GMT

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