Job title:
Researcher (Systemic diseases)
Company:
VHIR
Job description
VHIR is offering a position for a biomedical researcher within the Systemic Autoimmune Diseases Group to lead various projects related to autoimmunity.Education and qualifications:Required:
- Advanced Degree: A PhD in a relevant field related to Biochemistry, Biomedicine, Immunology, Biological Sciences, or similar
- Specialised Training: Postdoctoral research experience in specific areas of biomedicine, such as immunology, cell biology, or genomics; with extended periods (at least 10 years) in internationally recognised laboratories
Desired:
- Technical Proficiency: Expertise in relevant laboratory techniques and technologies
Experience and knowledge:Required:
- Research Background: Proven track record in conducting original research, with scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals (at least 50), including some as corresponding author.
- Leadership Roles: Previous experience leading research teams or projects, demonstrating ability as a supervisor of PhD and master’s theses.
- Grant Acquisitions: Successful history of securing funding as the Principal Investigator of competitive projects or through industry collaborations.
- Collaborative Mindset: Strong interpersonal skills to foster collaborations within and outside the research unit.
- Ethical Standards: Adheres to high ethical standards in research practices and encourages responsible conduct among team members.
Desired:
- Project Management: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and timelines effectively.
- Data Analysis: Proficiency in statistical analyses and data interpretation.
- Commitment to Diversity: Advocates for inclusive practices within research teams and promotes diversity in scientific inquiry.
- Visionary Thinking: Ability to identify emerging trends in biomedicine and translate them into innovative research directions.
Main responsibilities and duties:
- Research Strategy Development: Formulate and implement a strategic research agenda aligned with the autoimmune research unit goals. Identify key research questions and emerging areas of interest in autoimmunity.
- Team Leadership and Management: Lead and mentor a team of researchers, postdocs, and students, fostering a collaborative and innovative research environment. Conduct regular meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and future directions.
- Project Oversight: Oversee the design, execution, and analysis of research projects. Ensure high standards of scientific rigor and integrity in all research projects.
- Grant Writing and Fundraising: Identify funding opportunities and lead efforts to secure grants from government agencies, foundations, and industry partners. Manage grant budgets and compliance with funding agency requirements.
- Collaboration and Networking: Establish and maintain collaborations with other researchers and industry stakeholders. Represent the research group in academic and professional settings.
- Education and Training: Provide guidance and training for team members in research methodologies, data analysis, and professional development. Promote an environment of continuous learning and innovation.
- Ethics and Compliance: Ensure all research activities comply with VHIR institutional, ethical, and regulatory standards. Promote responsible conduct of research and address any ethical issues that arise.
Labour conditions:
- Full-time position: 40h/week
- Starting date: Immediate
- Gross annual salary: 37.000,00- 39.138,17 (Remuneration will depend on experience and skills. Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale)
- Contract: Technical and scientific activities contract linked to the project activities
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: 24-11-2024
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
€37000 – 39138.17 per year
Location
Barcelona
Job date
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 04:39:51 GMT
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