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 the following main areas: Malaria and other Infectious Diseases, Maternal, Child and Reproductive Health, Urban Health and Child and Environmental Health, Climate & Non-Communicable Diseases. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.
LocationBarcelona, Campus Clinic-CEK
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORISGlobal is seeking a postdoctoral researcher who is interested in taking over and managing activities of the project "Development of Protein Aggregation Inhibitor Compounds as Novel Antileishmanial and Antiplasmodial Agents". The overall project goal is the testing in parasite cultures of new drugs against Leishmania and Plasmodium parasites that are being developed in the Nanomalaria Group at ISGlobal, including the encapsulation of these active agents in liposomes designed for targeted drug delivery.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONSDegree, Master and PhD in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacology or related fields.High level of English.Training in public health issues.SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTSExperience in cell cultures, including the culture of parasites like Plasmodium or Leishmania.Experience in the encapsulation of drugs in immunoliposomes.Experience in the development of DNA aptamers.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESTesting of new potential antimalarial and antileishmanial compounds in parasite cultures.Encapsulation of these new compounds in immunoliposomes, eventually to be targeted to parasite cells with specific DNA aptamers developed within the project.Cytotoxicity assays of these new compounds.AUXILIARY TASKSThis job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder. This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual professional assessment process.
ADDITIONAL TASKSCommunicationTeamwork and collaborationCommitmentProactivityIntegrityCritical and Analytical thinkingThe post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in the People management policy, including Equity, diversity, and health safety. The post holder will respect and be accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.
LANGUAGE LEVELHigh level of English.CONDITIONSDuration: 1.5 monthsContract: (part or full time) Full timeSalary Range: Postdoc DHOW TO APPLYApplicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position: Postdoc_Nanomalaria_August24, attach the CV and a Cover Letter. Each attached document must be named with the candidate's name and surname.
The receipt of applications will be open until September 6. Applications will be accepted until 17.00 CET of the closing date. Only the applications submitted through the request form will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The interviews could be placed during the reception of candidatures period.
Diverse candidacies are welcome, which include: gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political views.
SELECTION PROCESSThe selection process is designed in two phases:
1- Interview phase of a technical nature, with the team that requires the incorporation to assess the person's skills and CV.
2 - Meeting with HR with the finalist(s) to finish assessing the profile and discuss contractual and institutional issues.
If needed, any technical test could be passed. A Psychological Competency Evaluation Test will be required for structural or transversal positions.
In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.
In ISGlobal, we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men are promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such as age, gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, functional diversity, political leanings, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. ISGlobal supports the initiative #ScienceforUkraine. Therefore, to sustain Ukraine's presence in the European Research Area and international scholarly community, candidates from Ukraine on all levels of scholarly career are welcome: students, PhD candidates, early career researchers, and senior scholars. We confirm our commitment towards the value of the diversity of our staff and student population and seek to promote peace, equity, diversity, and inclusion as essential elements in contributing to improving health worldwide.
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