.Created in 2005 by the Generalitat de Catalunya (Government of Catalonia) and the University of Barcelona, IRB Barcelona is a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence—a seal that was awarded in 2011.The institute is devoted to conducting research of excellence in biomedicine and to transferring results to clinical practice, thus improving people's quality of life, while simultaneously promoting the training of outstanding researchers, technology transfer, and public communication of science. Its 29 laboratories and seven core facilities address basic questions in biology and are orientated to diseases such as cancer, metastasis, Alzheimer's, diabetes, and rare conditions.IRB Barcelona is an international centre that hosts 500 members and 45 nationalities. It is located in the Barcelona Science Park. IRB Barcelona forms part of the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST) and the "Xarxa de Centres de Recerca de Catalunya" (CERCA).IRB Barcelona is offering a Predoctoral Position for a young scientist from the national and international community who wishes to join the lab of Dr. Stefanie Wculek (https://www.Irbbarcelona.Org/es/research/innate-immune-biology).We are seeking a highly motivated Predoctoral student to incorporate into the Innate Immune Biology group. S/he will work on a project to decipher the role of the innate immune system in health and non-infectious pathologies with a focus on immunometabolism, which will be designed together with the successful candidate based on his/her interests.We provide a stimulating, interactive, challenging and equal opportunity team-working environment in a modern research institute, with innovative research infrastructures and core facilities. Moreover, we offer training in hard and soft skills with world-class support at the group- and institute-level to maximize professional career development.DUTIES:- Develop a project in collaboration with other team members.- Participate and present in group meetings and scientific discussions.- Write manuscripts together with other researchers and the PI.- Engage in career development activities, outreach and soft-skill training.EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:Must Have – Required:The program is aimed at students who have completed one of the following options by September 2024:- Studies that lead to an official Spanish (or from another country of the European Higher Education Area) university degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Immunology or related fields and that have 300 credits (ECTS), of which at least 60 must correspond to master level.- A degree in a non-Spanish university not adapted to the European Higher Education Area and that gives access to doctoral studies in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Physics, Medicine, Chemistry or related fields in Spain.Desirable:- Highly motivated and collaborative person.- High writing and verbal communication skills in English.- Previous experience with laboratory mouse models
