PhD position in the frame of a Horizon Europe MSCA-Doctoral Network DN programme Clinical biochemistry drug delivery and therapy

VHIR offers a vacancy for a PhD position to be involved in the frame of a Horizon Europe MSCADoctoral Network (DN) program (Funded by EU GA:) entitled Autonomous Scanning Probe Microscopy for Life Sciences and Medicine powered by Artificial Intelligence (SPM4.0). The work will be performed at the Clinical Biochemistry Drug Delivery& Therapy group from VHIR and consists of the Development and validation of drugloaded nanoparticles targeting Cancer Stem Cells (CSC) for improved cancer treatment. Autonomous Scanning Probe Microscopy will be developed for labelfree nanoparticles tracking and internalization in living cells.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

• Degree and Master or equivalent in Pharmacy Chemistry Biochemistry or similar field of biosciences
• Must not have a doctoral degree at the date of the recruitment
• Must comply with the requirements for enrolment in the PhD programme: Biochemistry Molecular Biology and Biomedicine Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (Spain)

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

• Comply with the mobility rule: not have resided or carried out your main activity (work studies etc.) in Spain for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the recruitment date
• Proficiency in written and spoken English

Desired:

• Experience in nanotechnologybased drugdelivery systems development and characterization
• Experience in preclinical in vitro validation of drug delivery systems
• Knowledge of Spanish and/or Catalan language
• Ability to maintain accurate uptodate records
• Understanding of the research process
• Ability to organize and prioritize own work and organize research within the project timetable
• Computer literacy
• Strong communication skills
• Analytical skills
• We are looking for a highly motivated candidate who has a proven handson attitude flexible and adaptable. Additionally the following personal skills are desirable:
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork
  • Proactivity (the ability to work independently when necessary)
  • Wellorganized and responsible person at work

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Development of a PhD thesis associated to the SPM4.0 project.
• Synthesis characterisation and preclinical validation of nanoparticles targeting cancer stem cells.
• Characterisation of the system with Scanning Probe Microscopy and contribute to the creation of autonomous methods powered by artificial intelligence.
• Analysis writing and presentation of results.
• Participation in the activities of the SPM4.0 consortium including meetings courses etc.
• Administrative and laboratory management tasks.

Labour conditions:

• Fulltime position: 40h/week
• Starting date: January 2025
• Gross annual salary: 27.28700 euros (Remuneration will depend on the family status at the moment of recruitment according to the MSCADN regulations)
• Contract: Predoctoral (January 2025December 2027)

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.