.Organisation/Company: Fundació Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron- Institut de recercaDepartment: Research DepartmentResearch Field: Medical sciences » MedicineResearcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)Positions: PhD PositionsCountry: SpainApplication Deadline: 15 Oct 2024 - 17:00 (Europe/Madrid)Type of Contract: TemporaryJob Status: Full-timeHours Per Week: 40Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programmeIs the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer Description 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. The 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 searches for 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 remark that the Clinical Neuroimmunology Group cares a lot about teaching, and high-quality training of predoctoral researchers is one of the top group's priorities.Main responsibilities and duties:Develop his/her PhD project.Participate in the teaching activities of the group.Disseminate the results of her/his research in the corresponding meetings and congresses.Minimum Requirements:Degree in health sciences (biology, biochemistry, pharmacy, biotechnology, medicine, etc.).High academic record (> 8.0)Fluency in EnglishExperience and knowledge:Required:Previous experience in a research lab, particularly in cell cultures.Familiar with basic immunology techniques.Experience in cell cultures of induced pluripotent stem cells.Additional Information Labour conditions:Full-time position: 40h/week.Gross annual salary: 18,180.41 - 20,800 (Remuneration will depend on experience and skills. Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale).Contract: Temporary contract of the law of science.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 at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the biggest hospital of Barcelona and the largest of Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).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
