Student PhD An in-vitro human model to study MOGAD physiopathology Clinical neuroimmunology
Student PhD An in-vitro human model to study MOGAD physiopathology Clinical neuroimmunology
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The Neuroimmunology Group (Multiple Sclerosis Centre of Catalonia) at Vall dHebron Hospital is seeking a PhD student to apply for the PFIS programme which will be announced in February 2025 by the Instituto Carlos III. The selected candidate will focus on developing a human in vitro model to investigate the pathophysiology of the autoimmune disorder associated with myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOGAD disease) within a leading centre dedicated to neuroimmunological disorders.
Education and qualifications:
Required:
- A university degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification in the field of health sciences (biomedicine pharmacy biochemistry medicine or biology) recognised by the Spanish Ministry of Education or the relevant authority.
- Specialist training through the MIR system in neurology or another specialty.
- Fluency in English
Experience and knowledge:
Required:
- Minimum experience in laboratory research as part of their undergraduate programme.
- Experience using the Microsoft Office suite (including Excel Word etc.).
- Knowledge of statistics and experience with statistical software packages.
- Strong sense of responsibility initiative selfmotivation and teamwork skills.
Desired:
- Excellent academic records.
- Scientific publications in indexed journals.
- Conference abstracts presented at international congresses
Main responsibilities and duties:
- Cell manipulation in human in vitro cultures (generation of human oligodendrocytes and neurones generation of iPSCderived microglia etc.).
- Purification of antibodies from human serum.
- Flow cytometry handling.
- Immunohistochemistry.
- Management of cytokine platforms (ELISA ELLA system etc.).
- Organization of followup meetings with supervisors.
- Drafting of abstracts for conferences and scientific articles.
- Onsite work (80%).
- Absolute respect towards supervisors colleagues staff fellow students and patients
Labour conditions:
- The candidate will apply to:
- PFIS (Predoctoral Contracts for Training in Health Research). The call for applications is expected to open in February 2025.
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.
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