Predoctoral Researcher-Ext - Stem Cells and Neurodegenerative Diseases

Ref.: 24-097_R_AC

About the research group

The Stem Cells and Neurodegenerative Diseases Research Group primarily focuses on investigating the molecular mechanisms driving the development of Parkinson's disease (PD). We utilize stem cells, including patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) from idiopathic and familial PD skin cells, to unravel the processes leading to dysfunction and degeneration of brain cells in PD. Our research aims to elucidate these mechanisms and has been detailed in publications such as EMBO Molecular Medicine (2012), Nature Neuroscience (2013), EMBO Molecular Medicine (2015), and Stem Cell Reports (2019).

About the role

We are seeking a predoctoral researcher to support a research project focused on using brain organoids to investigate Parkinson's disease (PD) pathology. Ideal candidates should be highly motivated, possess excellent organizational skills, and be capable of collaborating effectively within the research team. Applicants must hold a Master's degree in a relevant discipline.

Job requirements

Professional experience

• Not required

Education and training

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related field  
• Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences or a related discipline

Technical skills

• Proficiency in immunohistochemistry techniques and Western blotting  
• Knowledge of iPS cell culture and differentiation into neural 2D and 3D cultures  
• Expertise in confocal microscopy, including image acquisition, processing, and analysis

Languages

• Good command of the English language

We will value, but not require

• Experience working in a research-focused biomedical laboratory 

What do we offer

•  No. of positions: 1
•  Estimated start date: 01/09/2024
•  Contract duration: 4 months
•  Estimated annual gross salary: 23.871,33 € 
•  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 16/08/2024

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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).