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.
We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled postdoctoral researcher to work in the Immunopathology research group within the Immunology Service of the Germans Trias Hospital. It is made up of an experienced interdisciplinary team that is highly motivated to carry out translational research and give support to clinical teams who are developing their own research projects to examine the mechanisms of the immune response.
FUNCIONES The team is made up of researchers, pre-doctoral researchers, and technicians who carry out prestigious research projects in the national and international arenas. The laboratory is one of 14 centres of European excellence recognized by the Federation of Clinical Immunological Societies (FOCIS). Since 2009 it is a Consolidated Group as recognized by the Agency for Management of University and Research Grants of the Generalitat of Catalonia.
The current project will be ascribed to the Neuroimmunology team. Since 2008 the Neuroimmunology team has been developing new immune tolerance-inducing therapies, and recently finished a Phase I clinical trial with tolerogenic dendritic cells (VitD3tolDC) in multiple sclerosis patients that showed safety and feasibility of the approach. It coordinated a European network consisting of the most important groups in the field of tolerogenic cellular therapies for autoimmunity, and transplants in the field (European Action COST BM1305-AFACTT) (www.cost.eu).
The person hired will work on a project entitled: "Advanced Antigen-Specific Dendritic cells based therapy to re-establish tolerance in immune-mediated diseases" (IMMUTOL), funded by the HORIZON-HLTH-2022-DISEASE-06-02 Program. This project aims to generate a more powerful second generation engineered VitD3tolDC product for its translation to the clinic.
The researcher will participate in the bulk RNAseq, methylation, and single cell RNAseq analysis of the therapeutic effect of engineered.
SE REQUIERE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
PhD in Biosciences (if the candidate is not holding a PhD at the moment of the application, should be able to present it maximum 2 months).
Passion for research.
Strong background in bioinformatics.
Research Planning and Organization skills.
Good command of written and spoken English.
Team player with good communication skills.
To contribute, with the principal investigator, to the mentoring and supervision of master and/or PhD students.
It is expected that the candidate contributes to writing of projects, and scientific manuscripts with the outcomes of her/his research.
Additional skills will be also considered such as: Experience in cellular and molecular immunology.
Motivation for learning and continuous improvement of skills and scientific growth.
Interest in project management.
Good knowledge on the field of immune tolerance.
SE OFRECE Full-time
Date of incorporation: As soon as possible.
Competitive salary depending on the qualifications and experience and skills of the candidate.
23 days holiday and 5 days for personal matters + 2 days for Easter + 2 days for Christmas.
Training capsules by the company.
Challenging project in a multi-disciplinary team in the context of a dynamic and stimulating environment fostering scientific growth.
Research institute with a number of facilities and scientific platforms, associated to a third level hospital, where basic, translational and clinical research meet.
Participation in an international consortium.
The candidate will give and attend seminars locally at the Institute and participate in national and international conferences and meetings.
The chance to give an important contribution to the development of innovative tolerogenic cell products for the future of personalized therapies.
Location on the Can Ruti Campus, a first-class 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.
Interested persons should send:
A cover letter explaining their interest in the position.
Academic certificate and record corresponding to the degrees (Degree, Bachelor, Master).
CV.
Contact details of 2-3 references.
APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT INDICATE THE REFERENCE OF THE OFFER IN THE SUBJECT LINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Applications will be evaluated in accordance with the guiding principles and objectives of the supply systems, following the process described below:
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.
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.
PLAZO DE PRESENTACIÓN Please submit your application by November 26th, 2024.
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