Job title:
Postdoctoral Researcher in Zoonotic Viral Diseases for the Animal Health Program [ref. 65/24]
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Job description
Offer DescriptionIRTA is currently seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Postdoctoral Researcher with expertise in zoonotic diseases, placing emphasis on Immunology and virology to join the . The candidate will work in the project Understanding the epigenetic regulation to fight viral infections (EPIVINF) which has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme.We invite applications from ambitious candidates with relevant research experience and passion to conduct research and innovation activities mainly on SARS-CoV-2 and other highly pathogenic coronaviruses.Tasks and Responsibilities:
-Contribution to the high scientific and technological impact projects within the field of biosafety level 3 (BSL3) in collaboration with the group of zoonotic coronaviruses.
-To work with biological samples from animals infected with highly pathogenic viral agents for experimental purposes and to participate in necropsies and lab analysis. Studies will lead to pathogenic tests and assays mainly in mice or hamsters infected with SARS-CoV-2 and its variants.
-Execution of scientific and technical tasks and taking part in the planning and execution of the experiments to ensure the achievement of milestones of research projects and contracts.
-Supervision the technical personnel and students that will support the research project.
-To perform literature review, data collection and management, involving statistical analysis.
-To support positioning the Program as a group of excellence through regular peer-reviewed publications, contributions at national and international congresses.-Active contribution to fund rising through the preparation and submission of project proposals for public competitive calls and for contracts with the private sector, as well reporting process, such as writing progress and final reports of research activities.
-Contribution to the teamwork and team-spirit in the research line and in the Animal Health Program, fostering collaboration and integration activities.Required qualifications and experience:
-To hold a PhD in Health Science, specifically in Medicine, Veterinary and/or Animal Health, Immunology, Biomedical or Biotechnological sciences, with more than 1 year of postdoctoral experience.
-Knowledge on viral diseases and immunology.
-Proven experience in management of BSL3 biological agents and in the associated personal protective equipment.
-Proven experience in research skills: literature review, experimental design and implementation, data analysis, and scientific article writing.
-Dissemination skills: presentation/communication skills, and technical writing.
-Capacity to successfully develop collaborative research links with national and international research organizations.
-Experience in animal experiments and in experiments with established cell cultures and primary cultures.RequirementsResearch Field Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/QualificationsRequired qualifications and experience:
-To hold a PhD in Health Science, specifically in Medicine, Veterinary and/or Animal Health, Immunology, Biomedical or Biotechnological sciences, with more than 1 year of postdoctoral experience.
-Knowledge on viral diseases and immunology.
-Proven experience in management of BSL3 biological agents and in the associated personal protective equipment.
-Proven experience in research skills: literature review, experimental design and implementation, data analysis, and scientific article writing.
-Dissemination skills: presentation/communication skills, and technical writing.
-Capacity to successfully develop collaborative research links with national and international research organizations.
-Experience in animal experiments and in experiments with established cell cultures and primary cultures.Desirable requirements:
-Proven experience in public and private funding.
-Advanced immunology techniques applied to the study of the pathogenesis of viral infections.
-Experience in supervising students.Languages ENGLISH Level GoodResearch Field Medical sciences » Veterinary medicineAdditional InformationBenefitsEmployee Benefits: 22 vacation days, 3 days of family & work conciliation, 45h of personal days, Friday afternoon off, Compressed Summer schedule from 15/06 to 15/09, conciliation schedule.Selection processTimings in the Recruitment Process of ref. 65/24 Postdoctoral Researcher in Zoonotic Viral Diseases for the Animal Health Program
30 natural days
Publication and diffusion of the job advertisement on IRTA’s website, EURAXESS Jobs, social media and other specific recruitment places.
5 following working days
Distribution of the pre-selected CVs which matching eligibility criteria to the Recruitment Committee. Communication via e-mail with the not pre-selected candidates who will not be further included in the process.
20 following working days
Recruitment Committee:
– Communication via e-mail with the not-selected candidates by the Recruitment Committee.
– Interview with selected candidates by the Recruitment Committee.
– Accord of the Recruitment Committee stating the selected candidate and detailed reasoning for the decline of the rest of the candidates.
– Communication via e-mail with the interviewed and not-selected candidates
10 following working days
Provision by the selected candidate of requested legal and official documentation to the HR department to coordinate the start of the candidate.
Second Trimester 2024
Start of employmentWebsite for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute IRTA Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Barcelona GeofieldWhere to apply WebsiteContact State/ProvinceBarcelona CityCaldes de Montbui WebsiteStreetTorre Marimon Crta. C-59, Km. 12,1 Postal Code08140STATUS: EXPIRED
Expected salary
Location
Barcelona
Job date
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 06:45:35 GMT
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