Predoctoral position in Biomedicine – GLIOLIGHT

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Predoctoral position in Biomedicine – GLIOLIGHT

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Offer DescriptionWe are offering a 1 year predoctoral contract (with possibility to renovate) to work in a multidisciplinary research project that combines photonics, neuroscience, molecular biology, in vitro and in vivo calcium imaging and MRI. The researcher will be involved in the GlioLighT project: Next Generation Glioma Treatments using Direct Light Therapy, that is part of a international consortium funded by the Horizon-EIC-2023 PathfinderOpen. The hosting group is led by Dr. Mercè Masana, an Associate Professor, head of the research group “Modulation of neuronal circuitry in brain disorders” (Biomedical Sciences Department, Institute of Neuroscience, University of Barcelona, Spain). The contracted person will be involved in testing how photodynamic therapy and direct light treatment is effective in the treatment of glioma with minimal effects in healthy neural cells and unravel the underlying mechanisms involved using healthy and animal models of glioma.The candidate will design and perform in vitro and in vivo experiments using mice, perform exvivo analysis of tissue, will participate in the analysis of the data and discuss the conclusions. Also will support the preparation of project reports and presentations. The candidate will also support administrative task related to the project.Gross salary per year: 21.000 €RequirementsResearch Field Biological sciences Education Level Master Degree or equivalentResearch Field Neurosciences Education Level Master Degree or equivalentSkills/QualificationsHold a BSc/MSc in Biomedical sciences, biotechnology, neuroscience or equivalent and fulfil the requirements to be admitted into the Biomedical Sciences PhD program at the Universitat de Barcelona.For more information:Specific RequirementsCertificate of completion of training, as established in Order ECC/566/2015, which establishes the training requirements that must be met by staff handling animals used, bred or supplied for experimental purposes and other scientific purposes. Functions a, b, c and d.For more information:Languages ENGLISH Level GoodLanguages SPANISH Level BasicResearch Field Biological sciencesNeurosciences Years of Research Experience 1 – 4Additional InformationBenefitsA full-time work contract (37.5 hrs/week). The researcher will have the possibility to participate in teaching activities for professional development (not obligatory, though).Eligibility criteriaA specific committee will evaluate the applications using the following criteria:

• Grade point average of the academic transcripts from the applicant’s bachelor’s or master’s degree studies (or 1st and 2nd cycle): up to 5 points out of a total of 10.
• Curricular merits: up to 1 point out of a total of 10 in accordance with the specific criteria listed in Annex 1.
• Suitability for the tasks to be performed within the framework of the research project or research support position to which the successful candidate will be attached: up to 4 points out of a total of 10.

Selection processThe specific committee will agree upon an award proposal and draw up a prioritized shortlist of candidates who have achieved a minimum of five points or declare the call for applications null and void if none of the applicants reach the minimum score.The award proposal will be published in the UB’s electronic office and must include the total scores of the candidates that have received a total of at least five points.Application Process:According to the specific requirements and selection criteria, the candidates are expected to provide at least the following documents:

• Full CV
• BSc and MSc academic transcripts

IMPORTANT:

• For studies completed abroad, applicants must submit their

equivalent grade point average as per the grading scale for Spanishuniversities:Additional commentsThe candidate proposed for hiring must accept the job offer within 10 working days from the date of notification of the selection.Be aware that the starting date sets in this offer is an estimate date. The official starting date will depend on the time necessary for administration to prepare the labour contract and present the necessary documents for the selected candidate to be hired.Priority will be given to people with disabilities (Law 89/2015 of June 2, reserve of quota 2% in favour of people with disabilities in companies of 50 or more people).For additional information regards this offer, please, contact Dr. Mercè Masana:Work Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Universitat de Barcelona Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Barcelona Postal Code 08036 Street Casanova, 143 GeofieldWhere to apply WebsiteContact State/ProvinceBarcelona CityBarcelona WebsiteStreetCasanova, 143 Postal Code08036 E-Mail[email protected]STATUS: EXPIRED

Expected salary

€21000 per year

Location

Barcelona

Job date

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 04:21:16 GMT

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