JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking for a Group Leader for the group of Experimental Nephrology and Advanced Cell-based Therapies.
The selected candidate will lead a new group at the IGTP in close collaboration with the other clinical and basic researchers of the REMAR Group (Recerca en Malalties d'Afectació Renal), and committed to the research in kidney diseases from a translational perspective.
The group is born to focus on the experimental advanced cell-based therapies and experimental models of kidney disease.
This contract may benefit from the Support Programme for the Stabilisation of Postdoctoral Researchers of the Department of Research and Universities of the Generalitat de Catalunya (Resolution REU/2442/2024 of 2 July approving the regulatory bases of the Support Programme for the Stabilisation of Postdoctoral Researchers, ESTAB).
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIESDefining the research lines of the GroupSecuring the necessary funding for the research and the personnel.Ensuring research is performed following the best practices and aligned with the strategic plan of the IGTP.The candidate will also be in charge of mentoring any trainee that joins the group including postdocs, PhD students, Masters' students and undergrads.The candidate is also expected to actively participate in the IGTP multiple scientific activities such as talks and trainings as well as in outreach efforts both to the general public and patient associations. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEHold a PhD Degree in biomedicine with at least 10 years of experience in basic and translational nephrology and cell-based therapies.
Candidates should also have the R3 certificate and a proven 5-year competitive tenure track.Independent and competitive track in experimental nephrology with ability to attract funding and talent is mandatory.Strong record in field-specific, open science and peer-reviewed publications.Proven national and international network in the field, and active in national and international scientific societies and working groups.Experience in supervision and mentorship of PhD, master and undergrad students.International training and fellowships.Fluent in Catalan, Spanish and English and good communication skills.Experience in clinical studies involving human subjects and in vitro and animal models of kidney disease.Experience in extracellular vesicle research will be specially considered.Hold an R3 or I3 certificate or have applied for one. WHAT WE OFFERPermanent contract (1628 H/ year)Starting date: as soon as possible.Gross annual remuneration inherent to the square objected to this call will be fixed based on the experience provided and the skills of the candidate, distributed in 12 payments.Flexible payment (childminding vouchers).23 days holiday and 5 days for personal matters + 2 personal days for Easter + 2 personal days for Christmas.Training capsules by the company.Be part of an excellent multidisciplinary research centre with the HRS4R badge.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.
HOW TO APPLYInterested 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.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONSThe call for applications will close on December 29th.
ABOUT USThe 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 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.
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