“Cellular push and pull”, protagonist also in the media
Àngels López
Researchers uncover the reason for “Living wires” extraordinary electrical properties
An international study co-authored by IBEC’s researchers has identified nickel as a key conductive component in the wires found in cable bacteria. This ground-breaking finding, obtained by combining high-resolution microscopy, spectroscopy and chemical imaging, has been published in the prestigious journal Nature Communications.
Postdoc at the Cellular and Molecular Mechanobiology Research Group
Application Deadline: 30/07/2021
Ref: PD-PR
The Mecanobiologia cel·lular at Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) is looking for a Post-doctoral researcher to work on mechanotransduction in breast epithelial cells. The contract will be within the framework of our research project, aiming to understand how cell adhesion, mechanotransduction, and nuclear forces regulate breast cancer.
Laboratoy Technician at the Signal and Information Processing for Sensing Systems Lab – Projectes de Recerca La Marató
Application Deadline: 15/09/2021
Ref: LT-SaM
The Signal and information processing for sensing systems group at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) is looking for Laboratory Technician to work in biomedical data analysis. The contract will be within the framework of: Projectes de recerca “La Marató”, whose objective Anticipation of respiratory outcomes in ICU COVID-19 patients by metabolic signatures
Postdoctoral position at the Bacterial Infection and antimicrobial therapy Group
Application Deadline: 30/07/2021
Ref: PD-ET
The Bacterial Infections: antimicrobial therapies group at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to work on the development of new technologies to treat chronic bacterial infections.
The heroes of the pandemic and their experience at IBEC, in tribute to the victims of COVID19
The brilliant medical student, Laia Marcos, has been one of the protagonists of the tribute broadcast by TVE to the victims of COVID19 that took place today at the Royal Palace. Marcos lived a decisive step in her life, during hher stay in the laboratory of the pioneer researcher Samuel Sánchez at IBEC, with the help of the also scientific and expert Maria Guix.
Senior Researcher at the Integrative Cell and Tissue Dynamics Research Group
Application Deadline: 30/07/2021
Ref: SR-XT
The Integrative cell and tissue dyamics group at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) is looking for Senior Researcher to develop and apply technologies in mechanobiology, both computational and experimental.
Laboratory Technician Embryologist at the Bioengineering in Reproductive Health Research Group
Application Deadline: 29/07/2021
Ref: LT-SO
The Bioengineering in Reproductive Health Group is looking for a Laboratory Technician Embryologist to to participate in a study of imaging the early mammalian development.
Our laboratory is a multidisciplinary environment where biologists, biophysicists, clinicians and business developers synergize to create a unique environment shaped by science and entrepreneurship. Due to the high translational component of our research, we have established collaboration contracts with the pharma industry, hospitals and venture capital to bring our technology to the clinics and the market.
In our lab, we develop high-tech projects in the fields of embryology, cell biology and imaging. Our strategy involves the development of new products for the pharmaceutical industry. The current position seeks a motivated cell culture technician with experience in diverse cell culture systems.
Fiona Watt, member of IBEC’s SAB, appointed as EMBO Director
Fiona Watt, Director of the Centre for Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine at King’s College London, and member of IBEC´s Scientific Advisory Board (SAB), has been appointed as new Director of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO). The British cell biologist will take up the appointment in early 2022.
Cellular push and pull, a key to the body’s response to processes such as cancer