Introduction to the vacant position:
The Molecular Imaging for Precision Medicine (MIPMED) is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team. The contract will be within the framework of the ERC Starting Grant project “Lifetime Metabolomics for Paediatric Liver Cancer Detection and Therapy Assessment Using Organ-on-Chip Platforms (LIFETIME)”.
The ideal candidate will be Chemist or NMR physicist with a strong background in hyperpolarization techniques, such as Dynamic Nuclear Polarization (DNP) and Parahydrogen-Induced Polarization (PHIP). Expertise in UV radicals photogeneration is essential. Experience in programming, pulse sequence development and implementation would be a plus. The candidate should also have a passion for mentoring and training students.
Our group develops hyperpolarized NMR/MRSI tools to study cellular metabolism in vitro and in vivo, with particular interest in organ-on-chip platforms and microfluidic devices.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
- Develop and implement innovative UV radical production methods.
- Design and execute experiments to improve hyperpolarization methods and their applications in biomedical research.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to hyperpolarization experiments and equipment.
- Mentor and train graduate students and junior researchers in hyperpolarization techniques, pulse sequence development, and data analysis.
- Organize and lead workshops and seminars to disseminate knowledge on hyperpolarization methods.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams to advance joint projects and initiatives.
- Present research findings at national and international conferences.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive lab environment.
- Contribute to the preparation of scientific publications and grant proposals.
Requirements for candidates:
Essential:
- Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, or a related field with a focus on NMR/MRI.
- Experience with hyperpolarization methods, particularly DNP and PHIP.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, or C++.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in working within multidisciplinary and collaborative research environments.
- High level of English
Advantageous:
- Demonstrated expertise in pulse sequence development and implementation.
- Experience with in vitro and/or in vivo studies of MRI and/or hyperpolarized MRI.
- International experience.
We Offer:
- Number of available positions: 1
- Starting date: 1/1/2025
- Working conditions:
- Full time 2-year contract.
- Very competitive salary.
- 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 22 October 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: PR-IM.
If you have any further question regarding your application, please contact us at jobs@ibecbarcelona.eu
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