We are seeking a talented and motivated junior postdoc to join a research team headed by Dr. Anna Duarri and Dr. Miguel Zapata at the Vall dHebron Research Institute (VHIR).
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on cell therapy to treat retinal diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa or agerelated macular degeneration using retinal organoids as a model. The major research focus is on restoring retinal function in animal models.
Education and qualifications:
Required:
- PhD in the field of Life Sciences (Biological Sciences Biomedical Sciences..)
- Animal Experimentation Certificate
Experience and knowledge:
Required:
- Experience with small laboratory animals
- Communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English
- Ophthalmological techniques will be positively valued
- Experience in stem cells and organoids
- Experience in molecular and cellular biology techniques
Desired:
- Interest in learning able to work independently critical thinking
- Good computer skills basic knowledge of bioinformatics and statistical analysis
- Teamwork proactivity (ability to work independently when necessary) and well organised and responsible individual in the workplace.
Main responsibilities and duties:
- Work with human stem cells and organoid systems
- Development of cell therapies animal surgery and in vivo monitoring related to ophthalmology
- Work with laboratory animals
- Gain experience in grant proposal and manuscript writing
Labour conditions:
- Fulltime position: 40h/week
- Starting date: Immediate
- Gross annual salary: 24.78540 euros (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 dHebron Research Institute (VHIR) a public sector institution that promotes and develops the biomedical research innovation and teaching at Vall dHebron 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 highend 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:
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.