RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION OR POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER

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RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION OR POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER

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Offer DescriptionJOB DESCRIPTIONThe ERC-funded Cipitria Lab – Bioengineering in Regeneration and Cancer at Biogipuzkoa Health Research Institute, San Sebastián, Spain ( ) is looking for a research assistant or postdoc to establish a collaboration with the clinic and the workflow with patient-derived cells and tissue. We aim to understand how biophysical and biochemical properties of native extracellular matrix and synthetic biomaterials guide cell response in regeneration, cancer dormancy and bone metastasis.Funded by the LAB AECC from the Spanish Association for Cancer Research, the project aims at targeting dormant disseminated cancer cells to prevent metastatic relapse and developing biomaterial-based 3D bioengineered models for novel therapies.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Applications are welcome from research assistants or postdoctoral researchers interested in establishing a bridge between bioengineering and the clinic.

• Establish a scientific collaboration with clinical partners at various hospitals and departments (Radiology, Breast Unit, Traumatology).
• Define the workflow to collect and process patient-derived cells, tissue and patient data. This will include fresh samples as well as frozen or paraffin embedded tissue.
• Culture patient-derived cells, tissue and organoids to develop new 3D bioengineered models.
• Evaluate new drug targets and assess the effect of existing and novel therapies.
• Collaborate in additional projects and become an integral member of our team.
• Our lab maintains an active part in Germany, as well as interaction with partners at the Max Planck Queensland Center (

). He/she will participate in regular consortium meetings and larger consortium events.Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Biological sciences Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/QualificationsREQUIRED

• MSc or PhD in Biotechnology, Biomedical engineering, Biomedicine or similar.
• Previous experience (preferably more than 2 years in a biomedical lab) in as many tasks as possible required for the position: biological tissue sample collection, processing, cell and tissue culture, histology, immunohistochemistry, microscopy.
• Excellent ability to conduct experiments independently and collaboratively within our group.
• Collaborative mindset and motivation to work in an international, interdisciplinary environment.
• Strong organization skills, project management and proactive “getting things done” mentality.
• Interest to learn and grow professionally in a young, dynamic and competitive lab.
• Have a genuine excitement for science, innovation and creative thinking!
• Good written and oral communication skills in English (Spanish is not required).

Suggested reading: Young et al. Sci Adv 10, eadj0975 (2024); Bakhshandeh et al. bioRxiv 2023.01.25.525382 (2023); Moreno-Jiménez et al. bioRxiv, 2023.07.12.548656 (2023).Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentResearch Field Biological sciences » Biological engineering Years of Research Experience 1 – 4Internal Application form(s) neededApplication Manual for Employment Offers of the Biogipuzkoa Health Research Institute.pdfEnglish(433.44 KB – PDF)Additional InformationBenefitsCONTRACTUAL CONDITIONS

• TYPE OF CONTRACT (LEGAL REFERENCE): will depend of the profile of the candidate, with 6-month probationary period
• WORK SCHEDULE: Full time
• EXPECTED START DATE: September-October 2024. The position will remain open until filled.
• ANNUAL GROSS SALARY
• o POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER: 28.504€ – 34.000€ gross salary.
• o TECNICIAN/RESEARCH ASSISTANT: 20.808€ – 25.000€ gross salary.

The remuneration shall be based on the candidate’s commitment and merit, as well as how suited they are for the role. The worker must comply with the operating rules set by the Biogipuzkoa Institute in terms of commitment, duties, working hours, leave entitlements, etc.Eligibility criteriaEVALUATION (MAXIMUM OF 100 POINTS WITHOUT AN INTERVIEW AND 125 POINTS WITH AN INTERVIEW)Only applications that meet the REQUIRED competencies in the offer shall be taken into account.

• EXPERIENCE (0-65 POINTS)
• PROVEN LANGUAGE SKILLS (0-10 POINTS)
• OTHER DISTINCTIONS (0-15 POINTS)
• CERTIFICATE VERIFYING A MINIMUM DISABILITY OF 33% (0-10 POINTS)
• INTERVIEW (0-25 POINTS)

Selection processCOMPLETING THE REGISTRATIONCandidates MUST apply for the offer through the job portal of the IIS Biogipuzkoa website: . Do not submit documents in paper form. All documents must be submitted electronically via the website.Please send in a single PDF (i) a motivation letter describing your experience, research interests, expectations and preferred start date, (ii) your CV with a complete list of publications, (iii) transcript of university record and (iv) contact information for three references, to: and , indicating “LAB AECC – Research Assistant – Postdoc” in the subject line. The position will remain open until filled.BIOGIPUZKOA is committed to the principles of open, transparent and merit-based recruitment (OTM-R policy), in accordance with the requirements of the HRS4R seal established by European Commission.As such, it takes responsibility for ensuring gender equality based on the goals established in the current Gender Equality Plan.Once the evaluation and selection have been conducted, candidates may request information on their scores, as well as the score of the selected candidate.For any questions/clarification related to this job, please e-mail .CV submission deadline: 30.09.2024Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute ASOCIACIÓN INSTITUTO DE INVESTIGACIÓN SANITARIA BIOGIPUZKOA Country Spain State/Province GUIPUZCOA City SAN SEBASTIAN Postal Code 20014 Street PASEO DR. BEGUIRISTAIN S/NContact State/ProvinceGipuzkoa CitySan Sebastian WebsiteStreetPaseo Dr. Beguiristain Postal Code20014 E-Mail[email protected]STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

Expected salary

€28504 – 34000 per year

Location

San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa

Job date

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 04:44:54 GMT

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