Introduction to the vacant position:
The Nanobioengineering Research Group at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) is looking for a Senior Researcher to develop innovative research activities in the field of cancer tissue engineering focused on bioengineered pediatric oncology models and translational therapies.
This position is part of the grant CNS2023-143930 funded by MICIU/AEI /10.13039/501100011033 and by the European Union NextGeneration EU/PRTR
Main tasks and responsibilities:
- Contribute to the research team by generating high-quality research ideas, designing and conducting research projects, and developing new interdisciplinary lines in cancer tissue engineering
- Publish research articles in leading international journals.
- Present research at international scientific conferences and other forums.
- Supervise undergraduate, Master’s, PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in agreement with the group leader.
- Act as responsible and contact person when the Group Leader is absent.
- Write and support proposals for national, European and international funding, including cooperative projects and consortia.
- Search and apply for individual fellowships, awards, and grants.
- Lead research activities in pediatric cancer bioengineering, focused on developing bioengineered models combined with novel therapeutic approaches, ensuring translational impact through close partnerships with hospitals.
- Organize project meetings, conferences and symposia
- Provide constructive and innovative ideas, and define future research strategies of the group.
- Provide scientific support to translational projects and innovation activities, including the generation of intellectual property.
- Act as contact person with collaborators and contribute international expertise to enrich the group’s collaborative network.
Requirements for candidates:
Essential:
- Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Oncology, Biomedical Engineering, Biomaterials, or related fields.
- At least 12 years since PhD defense. This date will be understood as the date of doctoral thesis defense. For those who hold more than one doctorate, this requirement refers to the first one obtained.
- More than 5 years of international postdoctoral research experience in world-leading centers.
- Certified R3 (Established Researcher) level, accredited by the Spanish State Research Agency (Agencia Estatal de Investigación) within the European Research Career Framework.
a) Scientific and technical contributions: Demonstrated quality of production and scientific-technological activity:
- Strong record of publications in first-quartile journals, including as first, corresponding, and last author in the field of cancer tissue engineering
- Contributions to books/book chapters, conferences, patents, and technology transfer.
b) Other curricular merits:
- Supervision of postdocs, PhD, MSc, and BSc theses.
- International collaborations and research networks.
- Proven ability to obtain competitive funding as Principal Investigator, with a strong track record in national and international projects.
- Scientific dissemination, outreach activities, and collaborations with patient associations.
- Obtaining awards, mentions and distinctions.
- Invited keynote speaker and solid record of oral presentations at national and international conferences.
- Experience in organizing scientific conferences or symposia, including roles as chair or session organizer.
- Member of scientific committees
- Reviewer and/ or editor for international journals in bioengineering/oncology.
- Multidisciplinary expertise combining cancer bioengineering, tissue engineering, biomaterials, microfluidics, nanomedicine, and translational oncology.
- Experience in cell culture of cancer cell lines and primary cultures, viral work and study of cell toxicity and similar by confocal, FACS, and molecular biology techniques as qRT-PCR, western blot, etc.
- Competencies: communication, teamwork and collaboration, commitment, proactivity, integrity, critical and analytical thinking.
- High level of English.
We Offer:
- Number of available positions: 1
- Starting date: 1/11/ 2025
- Working conditions:
- Full-time, Permanent position. Specific Rate of Replacement for the stabilization of temporary work, requested by the Administration of the Generalitat based on the Law 2/2023, of march 16, and the Law 31/2022, of December 23, on general State budgets for the year 2023, both currently extended.
- 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.
- 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.
Competencies and Skills:
We value not only technical expertise but also the demonstration of core competencies such as Communication, Teamwork and Collaboration, Commitment, Proactivity, Integrity, and Critical and Analytical Thinking.
How to apply:
Until October 16th 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: SR-JS
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, diversity, and Inclusion:
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.
Visit our devoted webpage on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
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.
In categories where women are underrepresented, such as Group Leader positions, and with the aim of ensuring gender balance in recruitment processes, women candidates must represent at least 50% of those interviewed for Junior-level positions and 40% for Senior-level positions, provided they have CVs comparable to those of male candidates. At the end of the evaluation process, in cases of equal merit, preference will be given to women candidates.
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
