VHIR offers a position for a Predoctoral Researcher within Design and Pharmacokinetics of NPs to participate in the project 2in1 Nanogold for a Synergistic Enhancement of Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy. The group of design and pharmacodynamics of nanoparticles at the Vall dHebron Research Institute focuses on the synthesis characterization and applications of engineered inorganic nanoparticles in the field of medicine.In particular for this project that will be done in collaboration with radiooncologists from Sant Pau Hospital gold nanoparticles will be synthesized and functionalized and then tested in in vitro and in vivo models. Thus covering all fundamental aspects of chemical synthesis radiology cell biology and biochemistry.
Education and qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelors degree in Sciences and a Masters in Biochemistry Biomedicine or a related discipline
- Fluency in English
Desired:
- Specific/Additional training in animal experimentation
- Experience in research labs
- Fluency in Catalan and Spanish
Experience and knowledge:
Required:
- Knowledge of biochemistry biology and chemistry
- Experience in cell culture and cell biology techniques such as qPCR ELISA western etc
Desired:
- Experience in animal experimentation
- Experience in radiobiology
Main responsibilities and duties:
- To participate in the PhD programme associated with the experimental aspects of the funded project
- Working in a multidisciplinary project
- Communication of results
Labour conditions:
- Fulltime position: 40h/week
- Starting date: By the end of 2024
- Gross annual salary: 18.18041 (Remuneration will depend on experience and skills. Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale)
- Contract: Temporary (Predoctoral Researcher)
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:
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