The Clinical Neuroimmunology Group is part of the Centre d'Esclerosi Múltiple de Catalunya (Cemcat), a reference center for multiple sclerosis (MS) at national and international levels.
Cemcat has a multidisciplinary team with more than 70 highly experienced professionals fully dedicated to clinical care, physical and cognitive rehabilitation, teaching, and research on MS (more information on the group can be found at https://www.cem-cat.org/ ).
The Clinical Neuroimmunology Group is seeking a Predoctoral researcher who will work on a project that aims to find chemical compounds with potential to inhibit the action of a therapeutic target in human neurons derived from induced pluripotent stem cells, which may become future therapies for patients with multiple sclerosis.
It is important to note that the Clinical Neuroimmunology Group cares a lot about teaching, and high-quality training for predoctoral researchers is one of the group's top priorities.
Education and qualifications: Required: Degree in health sciences (biology, biochemistry, pharmacy, biotechnology, medicine, etc.).
High academic record (>8.0).
Desired: Fluency in English Experience and knowledge: Required: Previous experience in a research lab, particularly in cell cultures Familiarity with basic immunology techniques Desired: Experience in cell cultures of induced pluripotent stem cells.
Main responsibilities and duties: Develop their PhD project.
Participate in the teaching activities of the group.
Disseminate the results of their research in the corresponding meetings and congresses.
Labour conditions: Full-time position: 40h/week.
Starting date: November 2024.
Gross annual salary: 18,180.41 to 20,800.00.
Remuneration will depend on experience and skills.
Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale.
Contract: Temporary contract under scientific law.
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 (HUVH), the biggest hospital of Barcelona and the largest of Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).
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.
Flexible working hours.
23 days of holidays + 9 personal days.
Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining checks, health insurance, transportation and more) Corporate Benefits: platform through which you can obtain significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports... among many others.
Healthy Offering: choose from a variety of wellbeing focused activities to be the healthiest you.
Deadline to apply: 15-10-2024 VHIR embraces Equality and Diversity.
As reflected in our values we work toward ensuring inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training, and management for all staff within the organization, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or ethnicity.
