.The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is a cutting-edge institute addressing global public health challenges through research, translation into policy and education. ISGlobal has a broad portfolio in communicable and non-communicable diseases including environmental and climate determinants, and applies a multidisciplinary scientific approach ranging from the molecular to the population level. Research is organized in five main areas, 1) Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health; 2) Environment and health over the Lifecourse; 3) Global Viral and Bacterial infections; 4) Malaria and Neglected Parasitic Diseases; and 5) Maternal, Child and Reproductive Health. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.Lugar Barcelona, Campus Clinic-CEK WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORThe overall project goal is to continue developing the main research line of the project, more specifically the ones related to in vitro studies of activity and synergies of a peptide with antimicrobial activity, as well as the coordination of the in vivo studies. MAIN DUTIES AND TASKSEvaluation of the in vitro activity and stability of the molecule with antimicrobial potential found.Evaluation of the in vitro toxicity of the molecule.- Supervision and support of the in vivo studies carried out by external collaborators.The tasks will be developed in the research laboratory of Dr. Jord Vila's group at Centre Esther Koplowitz (CEK).KEY RESPONSABILITIESThe key responsibility of the candidate will be to participate in the general organization of the research group and its equipment and infrastructure, and ensure that all the research lines are correctly carried on with the techniques performed in our laboratory, providing support to all the members involved (PhD Students / Post-doctoral students / Visitors / other Lab Technicians) and to other activities within the scope and purpose of the "Desarrollo de dos nuevas estrategias (inhibidores de bombas de expulsion y ARN antisentido) activas frente a bacterias mutliresistentes" project. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCEPrevious laboratory experience in the microbiology field (4 years), particularly in antimicrobial resistance.Training in Molecular BiologySKILLSCandidate with initiative and proactivityOutstanding organizational and good teamworking skills.Responsible, flexible and with problem solving skills.Eager to learn, proactive and with great initiativeDemonstrable adaptability and flexibility to adapt positively to changePrevious experience in molecular microbiologyCONDITIONSDuration: 1st July 2024 - 15th November 2024 Starting date: 1st July 2024Contract: full time (8h / day) Salary Range: according to internal scales (Technician II B)HOW TO APPLYApplicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position: Tech_AMRresearchgroup _June24, attach the CV and a Cover Letter
