Postdoctoral Researcher - Rheumatology Group/Lupus Unit - 20240342 (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 and apply new solutions to the health problems of society and contribute to spreading them around the world.Education and qualifications:Bachelor's Degree or Grade in Biosciences (Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedicine, etc.)PhD related to Biosciences (Biomedicine, Biochemistry, Molecular or Cellular Biology, Genetics, etc.)Specific/Additional training in bioinformaticsFluency in Catalan, Spanish, and English (business level)Specific/Additional training in immune cell culture, autoimmune mouse modelsExperience and knowledge:Ability to independently develop your own research.At least 6 years of postdoctoral experience working in autoimmune inflammatory diseases in top academic centres.Knowledge of autoimmune diseases and cell biology.Knowledge of statistics and usage of bioinformatic tools for NGS data (including scRNA-Seq).Skills in genomics and transcriptomics (qRT-PCR, RNA-seq) for biomarkers and pathogenesis pathways identification.Ability to lead projects.Communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.Knowledge of autoimmune diseases, especially systemic lupus erythematosus.Ability to obtain funding.Main responsibilities and duties:Develop/manage ongoing and new research projects in the Lupus Unit.Support the design, implementation, and analysis of experimental studies in the group.Collaborate with clinicians and bioinformaticians in the efficient design and analysis of projects.Analyze omic data from immune-mediated inflammatory disease and carry out experimental studies to validate main findings.Preparation of manuscripts for publication or drafts for grants/projects applications.Keep track of different projects.Labour conditions:Full-time position: 40h/week.Gross annual salary: up to a maximum of 39,656.64 euros (Remuneration will depend on experience and skills).Contract: Technical and scientific activities contract linked to the project activities.What can we offer?Incorporation to Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops biomedical research, innovation, and teaching.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.23 days of holidays + 9 personal days.Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining checks, health insurance, transportation, and more).Corporate Benefits: platform for significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports, and more.Healthy Offering: choose from a variety of wellbeing-focused activities.#J-18808-Ljbffr