Postdoctoral Researcher NUCLIS project

Job title:

Postdoctoral Researcher NUCLIS project

Company:

IQS – Universitat Ramon Llull

Job description

The University Ramon Llull is a confederation of schools, faculties and departments. IQS is its oldest founding member and consists of two major schools, the School of Engineering and the School of Management that form each an administrative grouping of departments and other institutions among which there are three strategic academic divisions: IQS Executive Education that offers cutting-edge and transformative learning experiences to business leaders; IQS Tech Transfer that promotes research with impact, innovation and technology transfer for companies and organizations and IQS Tech Factory that fosters entrepreneurship and supports the creation of new scientific-technological companies.With 100 years of teaching experience, IQS is a university center of reference, committed to donating responses to the continuum of challenges that the social, economic, technological and industrial context poses.Our mission and commitment are to cultivate individuals with values and competencies needed to flourish humanely and professionally.R2 – postdoctoral researcher.The candidate will work in a research project centred in the development of methodologies for the analysis and characterization of messenger RNA for vaccination applications and will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research in this field, participating in the optimization of advanced analytical techniques to study complex biomolecules such as mRNA.The selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Laboratory work related to the preparation and treatment of mRNA samples for analysis using liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (LC-MS) techniques.
• Development, optimization, and validation of new analytical methodologies for the characterization of mRNA.
• Analysis and interpretation of liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry data.
• Writing technical and scientific reports on experimental results.
• Collaborating with other researchers on the project and contributing to scientific publications.

Conditions

• Full-time (38,5 h/week).

• Incorporation immediately.

• Length of the contract until June 2027.

This project is financed by ACCIÓ, Generalitat de CatalunyaExperience and knowledge.Required

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related fields.

• Proven experience in handling and operating liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (LC-MS) equipment.

• Ability to develop and optimize analytical methods in the field of biomolecule chemistry.

• Experience in processing and interpreting LC-MS data.

• Strong skills in writing technical and scientific reports.

• Good level of English.

Desired

• Familiarity with the analysis of nucleic acids (such as RNA or mRNA).

• Knowledge of RNA extraction and purification techniques.

• Experience in the validation of analytical methods according to regulatory standards.

• Ability to work in multidisciplinary research environments.

• Experience applying analytical chemistry techniques to the characterization of complex biomolecules.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We promote equality and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law. We strongly welcome applications from female candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level in this field of knowledge in our School.We also promote scientific and technological knowledge, business transformation and societal progress. At IQS we look for professionals committed to both these values.

Expected salary

Location

Barcelona

Job date

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 02:40:57 GMT

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