Predoctoral Researcher Cardiovascular Diseases Research Group The Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) offers a position for a Predoctoral researcher within the Laboratory of the Cardiovascular Diseases Research Group to participate in the project "Inhibition of mitochondrial sodium/calcium exchanger, NCLX, as a therapeutic strategy to reduce myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury during myocardial infarction", recently funded by Instituto de Salud Carlos III, from Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades (PI23/00260).
JOB DESCRIPTION Education and Qualifications Required: Degree in Health Sciences (Biology, Biomedicine, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine or a related discipline).
Master degree.
High academic marks (degree and master) is a must.
ESSENTIAL TO SEND THE ACADEMIC RECORD INCLUDING THE MEAN QUALIFICATION.
Good communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English.
Desired: Strong sense of responsibility, initiative, self-motivation and social skills as key personal abilities.
Ability to work independently.
Previous publications.
Research stages abroad.
Accreditation for the use of animals in research.
Experience and Knowledge: Good knowledge on animal physiology, especially in the cardiovascular system, will be positively valued.
Previous experience in molecular biology methods and research.
Good molecular biology background and experience in molecular biology techniques (Western Blot, PCR, immunofluorescence, etc).
Main Responsibilities and Duties To develop the doctoral thesis project and collaborate in other projects of the research group.
To develop their own translational research project to solve an unmet clinical issue in cardiology.
This includes design, perform and interpret the results obtained in both in vivo and in vitro experiments, including the use of animal models, data measurement and statistical analyses.
To join the research team and collaborate and support other research members in the development of their projects.
To generate a fruitful discussion within the group.
Present and defend the results obtained in national and international scientific meetings.
Participation in group meetings and other activities.
What We Offer Incorporation to Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the biggest hospital of Barcelona and the largest of Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).
A scientific environment of excellence, highly dynamic, where high-end biomedical projects are continuously developed.
Continuous learning and a wide range of responsibilities within a stimulating work environment.
Individual training opportunities.
Flexible working hours.
23 days of holidays + 9 personal days.
Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining checks, health insurance, transportation and more).
Corporate Benefits: platform through which you can obtain significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports... among many others.
Healthy Offering: choose from a variety of wellbeing focused activities to be the healthiest you.
Labour Conditions Starting: According to the conditions established by the grant holder.
Duration: 4 years.
Gross annual salary: According to the conditions established by the grant holder (about 22.000 €).
Project Title Inhibition of mitochondrial sodium/calcium exchanger, NCLX, as a therapeutic strategy to reduce myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury during myocardial infarction (project funded by Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades).
Project Summary Background: A key role for the mitochondrial sodium/calcium exchanger, NCLX, in reactive oxygen species (ROS) production during ischemia has been recently unveiled.
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