Introduction to the vacant position:
We are seeking a motivated early-career research assistant to study the neuronal circuits of C. elegans using photoswitchable modulators of neuronal receptors. The candidate must hold a Master’s degree in one of the Biology related disciplines (Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, Cellular or Chemical Biology, etc).
The successful candidate will get a training in molecular physiology of neuronal receptors, photoswitchable molecules handling and neuronal circuits manipulations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a model organism whose research led to 4 Nobel prizes.
The successful applicant will join MINECO financed project DOPAMAP led by Dr Galyna Maleeva that will be developed in collaboration between IBEC – The Institute of Bioengineering of Catalunya (Nanoprobes and Nanoswitches Research Group) and ICFO – The Institute of Photonic Sciences (Neurophotonics and Mechanical Systems Biology Research Group). Both Institutes belong to the Barcelona Institute of Technology and are leading institutions in the field of biomedical research and photonics. We provide international, vibrant, and collaborative environment.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
- Handling and genetic modifications of nematodes C. elegans
- Imaging of C. elegans neuronal activity using calcium sensors
- Handling of photoswitchable molecules and light-dependent stimulation of specific receptors of C. elegans using photoswitchable molecules
- Mapping of dopaminergic neurotransmission in C. elegans using photoswitchable molecules
Requirements for candidates:
Essential:
- Master’s degree in one of the Biology related disciplines (Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, Cellular or Chemical Biology, etc.)
- Basic experience of working in a wet lab.
- Competencies and skills: Communication, Teamwork and collaboration, Commitment, Proactivity, Integrity, Critical and Analytical thinking
- High level of English
Advantageous:
- Experience in C. elegans handling and genetic manipulations; or experience in imaging neuronal activity using calcium sensors.
We Offer:
- Number of available positions: 1
- Starting date: 01/02/2025
- Working conditions:
- Full time 1-year contract, that can be extended till 3-years
- Support in in accessing career development opportunities, such as pursuing PhD and applications for PhD scholarships
- Measures to reconcile work and family life (parental leave, flexible schedule working hours, 23 working days of paid holidays, 9 leave days for personal matters, among others).
- IBEC ensures equality of access to professional development opportunities irrespective of employment status, length at IBEC or other factors. The IBEC’s yearly training catalogue offers a wide range of training in technical and transferable skills including mobility grants and a Mentoring programme for predoctoral and postdoctoral researchers.
- Stimulating, interdisciplinary research and high-quality international scientific environment.
- Induction programme to facilitate incorporation at IBEC and additional support is provided for foreigners to obtain Visa-working permit and to install in Barcelona.
How to apply:
Until 31/12/2024 an online application form is available through IBEC dedicated site: https://careers.ibecbarcelona.eu/
Only those applications submitted before the deadline will be evaluated.
Reference: RA-GM.
If you have any further question regarding your application, please contact us at jobs@ibecbarcelona.eu
Principles of the selection process:
IBEC is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the Open, Transparent and Merit based Recruitment principles (OTM-R) https://ibecbarcelona.eu/careers-at-ibec/jobs/
IBEC´s Commitment on equal opportunity:
Our strength and excellence as an international transdisciplinary Research Institute are based on diversity. Being an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, so that we support employees irrespective of their gender, nationality, religion, disabilities, age, sexual identity or cultural and socioeconomic background.”
IBEC actively looks for female candidates for Senior positions ensuring that at least 40% of shortlisted applicants invited to interview have to be women with comparable level of CVs as the male candidates. At the end of the evaluation process, in case of equal merit, priority will be given to female candidates.
For candidates with children that come from outside Barcelona, we offer babysitting services during the interview, so you don’t have to worry about anything else than doing a good interview. Contact us if you are interested in this service.
IBEC, as a signatory of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), will consider, especially for early-stage investigators, much more the scientific content of research outputs, than publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which it were published.
Protection of personal data:
IBEC guarantees that candidates’ personal data are processed in accordance with the requirements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Law 3/2018 on Data Protection.
Personal data will be processed solely for the purposes of the selection process.
Who we are?
The Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia, IBEC is an interdisciplinary research center focused on Bioengineering and Nanomedicine based in Barcelona. IBEC is one of the top research institutions named as a Severo Ochoa Research Centre by the Ministry of Science, Universities and Innovation, which recognizes excellence at the highest international level in terms of research, training, human resources, outreach and technology transfer.
IBEC’s mission is to develop international high-quality interdisciplinary research that, while creating knowledge, contributes to making a better quality of life, improving health and creating wealth. A close link with key universities, reference hospitals and corporations, are assets that facilitate achieving the mission.
IBEC was established in 2005 by the Generalitat de Catalunya (Autonomous Government of Catalonia), the University of Barcelona (UB) and the Technical University of Catalonia (UPC).
IBEC is located within the Barcelona Science Park and is managing 3.800 square meters facilities, with an annual budget of 22 Mio€; 4.150 square meters of facilities; 21 research groups and a team of researchers and support services of 400 people from 35 different countries. www.ibecbarcelona.eu
