Post-doctoral Researcher - Protein Synthesis, Stem Cells and Colorectal Cancer

REF: 25-002_R_JP

About the research group

We are looking for a highly motivated post-doctoral scientist for a full-time position at the Laboratory of translation control and cancer stem cells. The laboratory is located in the vibrant scientific environment of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences located on the campus Bellvitge (UB) next to the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), Bellvitge Hospital, the Hospital Duran i Reynals, and the Centre of Regenerative Medicine in Barcelona (CMRB) creating a rich multidisciplinary environment and scientific hub with state-of-the-art infrastructures and technologies

About the role

In the laboratory we investigate how protein synthesis and translational control contribute to tumor heterogeneity and plasticity in Colorectal Cancer (CRC). The position involves working with advanced genetically engineered mouse models and patient-derived colorectal cancer organoids to explore the role of translational control in the plasticity of CRC cells.

Job requirements

Professional experience

• Expertise acquired by the candidate during previous job experiences and the track of publications of the candidate

Education and training

• PhD in cancer biology, or related fields

• Strong background in cellular and molecular biology.

Technical & soft skills

• Collaborative spirit with other team members
• Willingness to learn new techniques
• Engagement in constructive discussions

Languages

• Communication: Excellent written and spoken English.

We will value, but not required

• Proficiency in working with mice models, experience in scRNAseq and knowledge in basic R programming are a plus.

What do we offer

•  No. of positions: 1

•  Estimated start date: As soon as possible

•  Contract duration: 1 year, renewable up to 3 years.

•  Estimated annual gross salary: €29,500 - €34,500 (dependent on qualifications and experience).

•  You will be part of a multicultural team. We have a fun loving and friendly international work environment.

•  Flexible working schedule - We know you have a life outside of work and we will work with you to make sure it's kept that way.

•  Possibility to work some days in remote -Teleworking

•  26 working days of holiday per year

•  System of accumulated hours for employees, from 88 to 104 hours depending on the year (11 to 13 working days), to attend to personal matters.

•  Paid leave package

•  Benefits of constant training are offered

•  We offer and promote diverse and inclusive conditions. Applicants are made free from any discrimination. Specifically IDIBELL works to improve gender equality in all areas with the aim of achieving gender balance, but maintaining the most scrupulous respect to any choice at the level of gender identity. Please express yourself freely, safely and non-binarily, if that's the case.

Deadline: Please submit your application by  07/02/2025

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Our institute

IDIBELL is a research center that integrates the biomedical research of the Bellvitge University Hospital (HUB), the Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO), and the University of Barcelona in the Bellvitge Campus (UB), and the Viladecans Hospital (HV). The research focuses of IDIBELL are cancer, neuroscience, translational medicine and regenerative medicine. Research, innovation and society are the pivots on which researchers work every day in order to improve the quality of life of citizens.

Observations:

The 'HR Excellence in Research' award represents IDIBELL’s commitment to the implementation of Human Resources policies, which oversee the attracting and development of talent in an open, transparent, and based on personal merit, in alignment with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment Researchers (Charter and Code).

IDIBELL is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the implementation of open, transparent and merit-based recruitment (OTMR).

The project leading to this labour contract has received funding from The Scientific Foundation of the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) under the project code LABAE247418PELL