PhD student (Biomedical research in gynaecology)

Job title:

PhD student (Biomedical research in gynaecology)

Company:

Vall d’Hebron Research Institute

Job description

VHIR is seeking a vacant position for a Predoctoral Researcher in the Group of Biomedical Research in Gynecology to develop a project in translational research in the area of diagnosis and personalized treatment of endometrial cancer.The applicant will be able to apply for competitive grants for predoctoral positions, such as AECC predoctoral, Doctorat industrial, iPFIS, AGAUR, etc.More information about our group:Education and qualifications:Required:

• Master’s degree in Biology, or similar science degrees
• Fluency in English Good marks and/or authorship in publications
• Passionate, proactive, willing to learn and committed

Desired:

• Course of animal handling

Experience and knowledge:Required:

• Previous experience in a translational research group
• Skilled in data analysis

Desired:

• Expertise in development of preclinical models (PDXs, PDOs) and in vivo preclinical studies.
• Knowledge of functional studies: migration, invasion, viability assays, etc.
• Experience in proteomics: mass spectrometry, ELISA.

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Participate in translational research projects to improve endometrial cancer and endometriosis diagnosis through biomarker research.
• Personalized medicine projects on endometrial cancer using preclinical models.
• Collaborate with other projects of the group, by promoting fruitful discussions or by helping in experimental work.
• Participate in general activities of the group.
• Support the principal researcher in managerial activities.

Labour conditions:

• Full-time position: 40h/week.
• Starting date: Immediate
• Gross annual salary: Remuneration will depend on experience and skills. Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale
• Contract: Predoctoral (the candidate is enrolled in a PhD programme)

What can we offer?

• Incorporation to Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops the biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the biggest hospital of Barcelona and the largest of Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).
• A scientific environment of excellence, highly dynamic, where high-end biomedical projects are continuously developed.
• Continuous learning and a wide range of responsibilities within a stimulating work environment.
• Individual training opportunities.
• Flexible working hours.
• 23 days of holidays + 9 personal days.
• Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining checks, health insurance, transportation and more)
• Corporate Benefits: platform through which you can obtain significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports… among many others.
• Healthy Offering: choose from a variety of wellbeing focused activities to be the healthiest you.

Deadline to apply: 16-03-2025
VHIR embraces Equality and Diversity. As reflected in our values we work toward ensuring inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training, and management for all staff within the organization, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or ethnicity.

Expected salary

Location

Barcelona

Job date

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 06:43:21 GMT

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