.Organisation/Company: ASOCIACIÓN INSTITUTO DE INVESTIGACIÓN SANITARIA BIOGIPUZKOAResearch Field: Biological sciencesResearcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)Country: SpainApplication Deadline: 30 Nov 2024 - 23:59 (UTC)Type of Contract: TemporaryJob Status: Full-timeHours Per Week: 35Offer Starting Date: 4 Nov 2024Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon 2020Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer Description DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Your tasks include:Apply biophysical principles with novel biomaterials to model in vitro breast cancer micro-units.Hydrogel synthesis and development of microparticles with controlled physico-chemical properties.Culturing breast cancer cells in controlled 2D and 3D microenvironments.Monitoring breast cancer cell dynamics with advanced microscopy and time-lapse fluorescence life cell imaging.Collaborate in additional projects and become an integral member of our team.Our lab maintains an active part in Germany, as well as interaction with partners at the Max Planck Queensland Center (https://research.Qut.Edu.Au/mpqc/). You will participate in regular consortium meetings and larger consortium events.Requirements Education Level: Master Degree or equivalentNECESSARY SKILLS:MSc in Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical engineering, Chemical engineering, Materials Science or similar.Previous experience in a biomedical lab working on hydrogel fabrication and cell culture will be an asset.Excellent ability to conduct experiments independently and collaboratively within our group.Collaborative mindset and motivation to work in an international, interdisciplinary environment.Strong organization skills, project management and proactive 'getting things done' mentality.Interest to learn and grow professionally in a young, dynamic and competitive lab.Genuine excitement for science, innovation and creative thinking!Good written and oral communication skills in English (Spanish is not required).VALUABLE: Possession of a disability certificate equal or superior to 33% would be an asset.Evaluation Criteria Evaluation (Maximum of 100 points without an interview and 125 points with an interview):Only applications that meet the REQUIRED competencies in the offer shall be taken into account.EXPERIENCE (75 POINTS)PROVEN LANGUAGE SKILLS (10 POINTS)OTHER DISTINCTIONS (5 POINTS)CERTIFICATE VERIFYING A MINIMUM DISABILITY OF 33% (0-10 POINTS)INTERVIEW (0-25 POINTS)Languages: ENGLISH Level ExcellentAdditional Information Type of Contract: One year Trainee Predoctoral Researcher contract available, extendable to a maximum of 4 years (annual extensions)Work Schedule: Full timeExpected Start Date: December 2024-January 2025Annual Gross Salary: 20.808€ gross per yearThe remuneration shall be based on the candidate's commitment and merit, as well as how suited they are for the role