.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-CEKWHAT 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 LEVEL- High level of English.CONDITIONSDuration: 1
