The Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) is a public sector institution that promotes and develops the research, innovation, and biosanitary teaching of the Vall d'Hebron University Hospital.
Through the excellence of our research, we identify problems of society and we contribute to spread them around the world.
In April 2015, the Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) obtained the recognition of the European Commission HR Excellence.
This recognition proves that VHIR endorses the general principles of the European Charter for Researchers and a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter Code).
VHIR embraces Equality and Diversity.As reflected in our values, we work toward ensuring inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training, and management for all staff within the organization, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or race.Postdoc Scientist - Advanced Chronic Liver Disease LaboratoryWe are seeking a highly motivated, organized postdoc researcher with leadership and mentoring skills as well as critical thinking, to lead a research line in our laboratory and become an independent researcher in the coming 2-3 years.
The Advanced Chronic Liver Disease Laboratory belongs to the Chronic Liver Disease Research Group at VHIR.
We are interested in the mechanisms leading to liver fibrosis and portal hypertension in liver disease, mostly of metabolic injury and alcohol-related origin, as well as the immune and inflammatory underlying pathways.
We use the rat model and several ex vivo techniques.Job DescriptionEducation and Qualifications:Required:PhD in life sciences with at least 1-3 years of postdoc experienceLaboratory experienceMentoring experience with PhD and/or Masters' studentsFluency in EnglishDesired:Experience with rodent models of liver diseaseExperience with -omics, ex vivo models of liver disease, CRISPKnowledge on the immunological bases of liver diseaseExperience as PI or co-PI of a competitive projectCatalan, SpanishMain Responsibilities and Duties:Lead one research line in the laboratoryGive support to the head lab in coordinating the research and training activitiesCollaborate with partners at the local and international levelMentor PhD and Masters' studentsAnalyze experimental and bioinformatics' dataKeep track of new opportunities for funding and educational activitiesLabour Conditions:Full-time position: 40h/weekStarting date: ImmediateGross annual salary: 30.000€-40.000€.
Remuneration will depend on experience and skills.
(Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale)Contract: Technical and scientific activities contract linked to the project activitiesWhat can we offer?Incorporation to Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops the 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.
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