VHIR
Job title:
PhD position in the frame of a Horizon Europe MSCA-Doctoral Network (DN) programme (Clinical biochemistry, drug delivery and therapy)
Company:
VHIR
Job description
VHIR offers a vacancy for a PhD position to be involved in the frame of a Horizon Europe MSCA-Doctoral Network (DN) program (Funded by EU, GA: 101168976) entitled “Autonomous Scanning Probe Microscopy for Life Sciences and Medicine powered by Artificial Intelligence (SPM4.0)”. The work will be performed at the Clinical Biochemistry, Drug Delivery& Therapy group from VHIR and consists of the Development and validation of drug-loaded nanoparticles targeting Cancer Stem Cells (CSC) for improved cancer treatment. Autonomous Scanning Probe Microscopy will be developed for label-free nanoparticles tracking and internalization in living cells.Education and qualifications:Required:
- Degree and Master or equivalent in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or similar field of biosciences
- Must not have a doctoral degree at the date of the recruitment
- Must comply with the requirements for enrolment in the PhD programme: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Biomedicine, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (Spain)
Experience and knowledge:Required:
- Comply with the mobility rule: not have resided or carried out your main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Spain for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the recruitment date
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
Desired:
- Experience in nanotechnology-based drug-delivery systems development and characterization
- Experience in preclinical in vitro validation of drug delivery systems
- Knowledge of Spanish and/or Catalan language
- Ability to maintain accurate, up-to-date records
- Understanding of the research process
- Ability to organize and prioritize own work and organize research within the project timetable
- Computer literacy
- Strong communication skills
- Analytical skills
- We are looking for a highly motivated candidate who has a proven hands-on attitude, flexible and adaptable. Additionally, the following personal skills are desirable:
- Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork
- Proactivity (the ability to work independently when necessary)
- Well-organized and responsible person at work
Main responsibilities and duties:
- Development of a PhD thesis associated to the SPM4.0 project.
- Synthesis, characterisation, and preclinical validation of nanoparticles targeting cancer stem cells.
- Characterisation of the system with Scanning Probe Microscopy and contribute to the creation of autonomous methods powered by artificial intelligence.
- Analysis, writing, and presentation of results.
- Participation in the activities of the SPM4.0 consortium, including meetings, courses, etc.
- Administrative and laboratory management tasks.
Labour conditions:
- Full-time position: 40h/week
- Starting date: January 2025
- Gross annual salary: 27.287,00 euros (Remuneration will depend on the family status at the moment of recruitment, according to the MSCA-DN regulations)
- Contract: Predoctoral (January 2025-December 2027)
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: 05-01-2025
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
€27287 per year
Location
Barcelona
Job date
Fri, 27 Dec 2024 23:20:24 GMT
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