VHIR
Job title:
PhD in Molecular Imaging (Molecular medical imaging)
Company:
VHIR
Job description
Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) is a public sector institution, located in Barcelona (Spain) that promotes and develops innovative biomedical research at the University Hospital Vall d’Hebron. VHIR is oriented towards finding solutions to the health problems of the citizens and has the will to contribute to the scientific, educational, social and economic development within its area of competence around the world.VHIR offers a job opportunity for a PhD student at the Medical Molecular Imaging Research Group. The PhD candidate will be involved in an exciting EU project in the field of molecular imaging to develop new biomarkers based on molecular imaging signatures. In addition to his/her individual scientific project, the candidate will benefit from further continuing education, which will include appropriate training and access to transferable skills courses as well as active participation in workshops and conferences.Education and qualifications:Required:
- BSc/MSc in any of these life science disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy or similar
Desired:
- Accreditation to work with animals (FELASA or similar)
- License to work in ionizing radiation facilities (supervisor or operator)
- Fluency in Catalan, Spanish, English (business level)
Experience and knowledge:Required:
- BSc/MSc degree grade above 8
- Knowledge of statistical methodologies (AI, advanced and standard)
- Methodical, organized and with good teamwork skills
- Good level of English
- Familiar with histological and molecular biology techniques
- Familiar with imaging techniques
- Good academic and master thesis scores (an average of at least 8)
Desired:
- Experience with animal handling, mainly rodents. Knowledge in IBD or oncological models would be an advantage
- Experienced in molecular biology and histological techniques (e.g. Western blotting, ELISA, IHC, IF, etc.)
- Familiar with medical imaging modalities
- Previous experience in radiochemistry or handling of radioactive materials
- Experience in AI analysis
Main responsibilities and duties:The candidate will be actively involved in the development of translational studies based on medical imaging technologies for an EU project. He/she will also participate in the radiolabelling of antibodies for molecular imaging applications and their evaluation in vivo. The candidate is also expected to undertake ex vivo characterization work using various histological and molecular biology techniques. She/he will also take part in the writing of scientific manuscripts for publication.Labour conditions:
- Full-time position: 40h/week
- Starting date: Immediate
- Gross annual salary: 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: 26-11-2024
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
Location
Barcelona
Job date
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:56:03 GMT
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