PhD Research Student Rheumatology

The Rheumatology Research Group is looking for a PhD Research Student to apply for predoctoral PFIS contracts.

The Carlos III Health Institute and Ministerio de Ciencia Innovacin y Universidades has published its Grant Program for the year 2025. VHIR offers a vacancy to apply for PFIS and/or FPU Predoctoral Fellowships within the LUPUS Group to join the project entitled Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: from the preclinical phase to established disease. Molecular characterization of the different stages and identification of risk factors for early progression (PI24/01329) under the supervision of Dra Josefina CortsHernndez. The group has strong and worldwiderecognized expertise in Lupus Research.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

• Candidate must hold a Degree in Biochemistry Biotechnology Biomedicine Biologist or similar
• An official university masters degree leading to a doctorate (is not necessary until the vacancy is accepted)

Desired:

• Fluency in Catalan Spanish English (professional level)

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

• Communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Interested in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and basic translational research
• Strong sense of responsibility initiative selfmotivation and teamwork abilities

Desired:

• Knowledge of basic laboratory techniques

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Collaborate in the design of the experiments their performance as well as the subsequent statistical analysis and interpretation of the data.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Manuscript and grant writing.

Labour conditions:

• Fulltime position: 40h/week
• The candidate will apply for the PFIS and/or FPU call. The application will be submitted during JanuaryFebraury 2025.
• The working conditions and Salary will be those stipulated in the call. Amount: Minimum 20600/year
• Contract: Predoctoral
  The hiring for this position will be contingent upon the finalist securing the grant mentioned in the offer
• Contract length: 4 years

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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