Postdoctoral Researcher in Immune Biology: IRB Barcelona, a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence, invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral Researcher in Innate Immune Biology. This opportunity is in the group of Dr. Stefanie Wculek, focusing on understanding the role of the innate immune system and immunometabolism in homeostasis and aging. The positions are financed by the ERC Starting Grant project “Studying the metabolism and function of myeloid dendritic cells and neutrophils in distinct tissues in health and aging (MyTissue).”
Postdoctoral Researcher in Innate Immune Biology (Ref. PD/23/14)
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Innate Immune Biology
Location: IRB Barcelona, Barcelona Science Park, Spain
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in biomedicine or biosciences (completed within no more than 2 years).
- Experience in performing and disseminating scientific studies.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Highly motivated, collaborative, organized, responsible, and creative.
Job Description:
- Lead and organize projects within the group’s scientific scope with the PI.
- Conduct high-quality research in collaboration with other team members.
- Participate and report results in group meetings and scientific discussions.
- Engage in the training of junior scientists in the research group.
- Write manuscripts together with the PI.
Experience, Knowledge, Skills: Must Have – Required:
- Experience in research on innate immune cells, aging, and/or immunometabolism.
- Supervision of students or technicians.
- Coordination of collaborative research efforts.
- Knowledge of Mass and Flow Cytometry and sorting, Mouse models, Primary human tissue and cell culture, Bioinformatics tools for analysis of gene expression, Multiplex immunohistochemistry, Molecular biology techniques including cloning and CRISPR.
Working Conditions & Entitlements:
- Full-time contract under Spanish legislation.
- Benefits of the Spanish Social Security system.
- Access to advanced research training and career development opportunities.
- Competitive annual gross salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- International environment with a diverse community of researchers.
How to Apply & Selection Process:
- Deadline for applications: 08/03/2024 (Deadline may be extended if no suitable candidate is found).
- Number of positions available: 1
- Selection process:
- Pre-selection: Based on CV, motivation letter & experience.
- Interviews: Short-listed candidates will be interviewed.
- Job offer: Sent to the successful candidate after the interview.
Note: The strengths and weaknesses of the applications will be provided upon request.
