Predoctoral Fpi Contract_Research Group On Neuromuscular And Mitochondrial Diseases_20240310 - ...

.Detalles del empleoTipo de empleo: Jornada completaUbicación: Barcelona, Barcelona provinciaDescripción completa del empleo: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 and apply new solutions to the health 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.Predoctoral FPI contractResearch group on Neuromuscular and Mitochondrial diseases. VHIR offers a position for a Predoctoral researcher within the Research group on Neuromuscular and Mitochondrial diseases to participate in the project "Identification of factors regulating mitochondrial respiratory complex I function and stability: exploring novel opportunities for therapeutic intervention (TARGETCOMPLEX-I)".This project is intended to increase our knowledge on the mechanisms regulating respiratory complex I (CI) function. Mutations affecting CI activity are not only the most frequent cause of mitochondrial disease, a subset of rare diseases, but CI deficiency plays a pivotal role in many other prevalent diseases.JOB DESCRIPTIONEducation and qualifications:Required:Bachelor's (300 ECTS credits) or Master's Degree in biomedical sciences (or equivalent)Fluency in English (written and spoken)Desired:Certification as User of Laboratory Animals (certified for A,B and C functions)Experience and knowledge:Required:High motivation, reliability, and initiative. Strong scientific curiosity.Ability to work both independently and within a team.Good organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.Desired:Dedicated interest in mitochondrial biologyMain responsibilities and duties:Collaborating in the generation, management and biochemical/molecular characterization of genetically modified mice.Designing and conducting in vivo and in vitro preclinical assays for complex I deficiency.Writing of manuscripts and presentation of the results at local and international meetings.Contributing to the general shared tasks of the laboratory.Labour conditions:Full-time position: 40h/week.Starting date: according to the call, within the next four months.Contract duration: 4 years (FPI grant).Estimated annual gross salary: Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale.What 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