Main tasks and responsibilities / The successful candidate will develop research involving:
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Synthesis of polymer-drug conjugates and assembly into nanoparticle delivery systems.
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Protein expression and purification.
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Phage display screening of peptide ligands that bind to specific target cell receptors
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Characterisation of polymer-drug conjugates and targeted nanotherapeutics by High-performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Dynamic Light Scattering/ Electrophoretic Light Scattering (DLS/ELS), and microscopy (electron microscopy and confocal microscopy).
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Tissue culture and bacterial killing cell assays for the in vitro evaluation of nanotherapeutics in terms of treatment efficacy and toxicity.
Requirements for candidates:
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Degree and Master in any field of Physical and/or Biological Sciences, with a preference for candidates with multidisciplinary qualifications in Chemistry and Biology/ Bioengineering/ Biotechnology.
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Competencies and skills: Communication, Teamwork and Collaboration, Commitment, Proactivity, Integrity, Critical and Analytical thinking.
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High level of English.
We Offer:
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Number of available positions: 1
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Starting date: 02/01/2022
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Working conditions:
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Full time 3-year
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Measures to reconcile work and family life (maternity and paternity leave, flexible schedule working hours, teleworking (when possible), 23 working days of paid holidays, 9 leave days for personal matters, among others).
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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.
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Stimulating, interdisciplinary research and high-quality international scientific environment.
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Induction programme to facilitate incorporation at IBEC and additional support is provided for foreigners to obtain Visa-working permit and to install in Barcelona.