Postdoctoral Researcher (Neurodegenerative diseases)

Job title:

Postdoctoral Researcher (Neurodegenerative diseases)

Company:

Vall d’Hebron Research Institute

Job description

The Neurodegenerative Diseases Group at VHIR is seeking a postdoctoral researcher with experience in bioinformatics analysis, preferably in the field of immunology or neuroimmunology, to study the role of the adaptive immune system in the onset and progression of Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. The group has demonstrated a significant role of CD8 T lymphocytes in the initiation of the neuronal death cascade and is working to establish the nature of the antigens that induce the cytotoxic response in order to develop a therapy that prevents or halts disease progression.Education and qualifications:Required:

• PhD in Bioinformatics and Immunology
• Additional training in Bioinformatics and Immunology
• Fluent in English

Desired:

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Bioinformatics

Experience and knowledge:Required:

• At least 4 years of experience working in immunology and bioinformatics (wet and dry lab)
• Knowledge of immunology and bioinformatics
• Ability to perform transcriptomics, scRNAseq, scTCRseq, antigen prediction and validation, flow cytometry, in vitro studies and other common techniques used in immunology and neuroimmunology research
• A strong record of publications

Desired:

• Knowledge of neuroimmunology and infectious diseases

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Implement various techniques related to the study of the immune response at both the experimental and bioinformatics analysis levels
• Assist in the training of PhD and master’s students, as well as lab technicians
• Collaborate on the development of project proposals

Labour conditions:

• Full-time position: 40h/week
• Starting date: Immediate
• Gross annual salary: 30.000-35.000 euros (Remuneration will depend on experience and skills. Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale)
• Contract: Technical and scientific activities contract linked to the project activities

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: 30-03-2025
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

€30000 – 35000 per year

Location

Barcelona

Job date

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 06:42:01 GMT

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