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Badalona - Spain

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Not Disclosed

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JOB DESCRIPTION
The Genomics and transcriptomics of synucleinopathies (GTS) group focuses on the molecular characterization of Lewy body diseases. Over the past 10 years we have specialized in dementia with Lewy bodies with the goal to provide peripheral diagnostic markers.
Now we are looking for a Predoctoral researcher for an ambitious project with an important social impact especially for patients and their families. You will participate in a Research Project in Personalized and Precision Medicine funded to develop diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers for Lewy body disorders in early stages. You will participate in the development of diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers for Lewy body disorders and in the validation of the diagnostic potential of a miRNA-based signature and the prognostic power of RNA transcripts for dementia with Lewy bodies. This entirely translational research project aims to offer solutions for patients clinicians and the development of therapeutic strategies. The successful accomplishment of the validation studies will be essential for the creation of a spin-off company.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Assist in sample obtaining and processing.
  • Conduct RNA expression studies including data analyses.
  • Conduct cell culture-based experiments.
  • Conduct Luminex- and ELISA-based protein quantification assyas.
  • Conduct platelet characterization by cytometry.
  • Conduct in RT-Quick/SAA.
  • Conduct data analyses interpret the results present and discuss them.
  • Draft manuscripts.
  • Participate in updating and maintaining laboratory databases.
  • Laboratory management (availability and readiness of laboratory materials and reagents)
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCIE
The applicant must have the following qualifications:
  • Master in Science with special focus in molecular and cellular biology and/or neuroscience.
  • Been accepted in a PhD program.
  • Working experience of at least 24 months in research.
  • Strong experience in molecular biology techniques (DNA and RNA isolation RNA quantification PCR and genotyping).
  • Experience in sample handling and processing cell culture (astrocytes microglia) protein quantification (Luminex ELISA) cytometry RT-Quick/SAA and confocal microscopy and image analyses.
  • Advanced knowledge Microsoft Office.
  • Knowledge in databases (good knowledge of excel required) and R studio and data analysis.
  • Poster presentation in at least one international congress/conference.
  • Advanced level in spoken and written English.
  • To be able to work independently and take initiative.
  • Take an active part of the team.
  • Be accurate and have a strong feeling of responsibility.
  • Be perseverant and have a strong ambition to learn.
  • Good oral and written communications skills.
WHAT WE OFFER
  • Indefinite contract (Science Law 14/2011).
  • Full time contract.
  • Starting October 15th 2025
  • Gross annual remuneration inherent in the position covered by this call will be set according to the amount awarded for the grant awarded distributed in 12 payments.
  • Flexible payment (childminding vouchers).
  • 23 days holiday and 5 days for personal matters.
  • Training capsules by the company.
  • Excellent research and training opportunities with access to state-of-the-art facilities
  • Be part of an excellent multidisciplinary research center with the HRS4R badge.
  • Location at the Can Ruti Campus a top-level translational research environment in the Barcelona area in a very stimulating scientific environment. The IGTP offers a supportive friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
TO APPLY
Interested persons must attach to the application:
  • Motivation letter explaining their interest in the position.
  • Updated CV.
  • Contact of 2-3 references.
Applications will be evaluated in accordance with the guiding principles and objectives of the supply systems following the process described below:
  1. Curricular evaluation: analysis of the curriculum vitae to assess aspects related to training professional career and experience in positions related to the job position under selection.
  2. Personal interview: once the résumé has been evaluated the selected candidates will be called for a personal interview to verify and expand on the information detailed in the résumé and to evaluate aspects related to experience and professional skills.
Applications that do not meet the requirements that are not included in the cases foreseen or that are not processed in accordance with the established procedure will not be considered in the selection process.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
The call for applications will close on September 9th.
About us

The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) is a public research centre located in Badalona. Its main objective is to increase scientific knowledge in order to transform it into solutions to improve the health and medical care of patients and the community.

The Institute is associated with one of the major university hospitals in the Barcelona area the Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital and is part of the Can Ruti biomedical campus. IGTP is a CERCA centre and is also accredited as a centre of excellence by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) and is in charge of coordinating the management and scientific strategy of the campus working in close collaboration with the other centres.

The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute carries out research within 9areas:

Scientists working in these areas publish an average of over 900 papers a year contribute to improved treatment and healthcare protocols produce patents and set up spin-off companies in order to improve the lives of patients.

The following
video is a birds eye view of Campus Can Ruti a top-tier translational research environment in the Barcelona area in a very stimulating scientific environment. The IGTP offers a supportive friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.

The IGTP in its commitment to equal opportunities guarantees equal treatment between candidates and persons with a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33 per 100 as accredited by the Spanish Autonomous Regions or the State Administration or who have been declared to have a total permanent disability in a different profession through a resolution of the National Institute of Social Security while retaining functional capacity for the completion of the tasks of the post will be positively considered.

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