Predoctoral researcher TumorOUT project

Job title:

Predoctoral researcher TumorOUT 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.R1 – predoctoral researcherThe candidate will work in a pre-doctoral position within our research project centred in the development of methodologies for the analysis and characterization of messenger RNA for vaccination applications. The primary goal of the project is to develop new methodologies for the characterization and analysis of messenger RNA (mRNA) applied in vaccines, with a particular focus on the use of liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (LC-MS) equipment. The selected candidate 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.
• Assisting in the development and optimization of analytical methodologies for the characterization of mRNA.
• Operation and optimization of LC-MS equipment.
• 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.

This project is financed by TRANSCAN Joint Transnational Call 2022, European Union.Experience and knowledge.Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field.

• Basic knowledge of liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques.

• Interest in developing skills in the field of analytical chemistry and biomolecular analysis.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• Good level of English.

Desired

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

• Laboratory experience in handling biomolecules, ideally nucleic acids (such as RNA or DNA) and knowledge of RNA extraction and purification techniques.

• 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

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:18:13 GMT

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