Institute for bioengineering of Catalonia, IBEC
Organisation/Company: Institute for bioengineering of Catalonia, IBEC
Department: People
Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: Research Support Positions
Country: Spain
Application Deadline: 15 Oct 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 39
Offer Starting Date: 1 Nov 2024
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description Introduction to the vacant position
The Nanoprobes and Nanoswitches Group is looking for a Research Assistant to join an international and dynamic lab on a Neuroscience research project using fiber photometry in freely-moving mice. The contract will be within the framework of a national project aimed at studying how antidepressant treatment alters brain neuromodulatory signals.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
Conduct fiber photometry experiments (includes animal surgery for AAV delivery and animal behavior)
Simultaneous recordings of brain signaling molecules via fluorescent biosensors
Histological analysis of brain tissue (IHC and smFISH)
Data analysis and interpretation (Matlab, python, etc.)
Dissemination of results (conferences, publications, etc.)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
Passion for Neuroscience research with a focus on psychiatric and/or neurodevelopmental disorders
Research integrity, critical thinking and problem-solving attitude
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
Fluency in English
Accreditation to perform experiments in laboratory mice (FELASA or similar)
Experience with mouse behavior, surgeries, and brain histology
Coding experience (Matlab/python)
What We Offer
Number of available positions: 1
Working conditions: Full time (39 hours/week), temporary contract of 1 year.
Competitive salary
Work-life balance (23 paid vacation days, 9 paid leave days for personal matters, flexible schedule, teleworking, parental leave, etc.)
Full access to IBEC's training catalogue (hard and soft skills for researchers, including tech transfer, grant writing, transition to industry, and more)
Access to IBEC's mentoring program for predoctoral researchers
IBEC is an international community, with a stimulating scientific environment, performing high-impact, interdisciplinary research.
Coming from abroad? IBEC offers an introduction program to help moving to Barcelona and starting at IBEC. Foreigners from non-EU member states will receive additional support with obtaining Visa/work permit.
IBEC is an equal opportunities employer. Here you will be granted equal opportunities regardless of employment status, time at IBEC or any other factor.
Only applications submitted before the deadline will be evaluated.
IBEC is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the Open, Transparent and Merit based Recruitment principles (OTM-R) https://ibecbarcelona.eu/careers-at-ibec/jobs/
Our strength and excellence as an international transdisciplinary Research Institute are based on diversity. Being an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, so that we support employees irrespective of their gender, nationality, religion, disabilities, age, sexual identity or cultural and socioeconomic background.
IBEC actively looks for female candidates for Senior positions ensuring that at least 40% of shortlisted applicants invited to interview have to be women with comparable level of CVs as the male candidates. At the end of the evaluation process, in case of equal merit, priority will be given to female candidates.
For candidates with children that come from outside Barcelona, we offer babysitting services during the interview, so you don't have to worry about anything else than doing a good interview. Contact us if you are interested in this service.
IBEC, as a signatory of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), will consider, especially for early-stage investigators, the scientific content of research output rather than publication metrics or the name of the journal where it was published.
Protection of personal data
IBEC guarantees that candidates' personal data are processed in accordance with the requirements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Law 3/2018 on Data Protection. Personal data will be processed solely for the purposes of the selection process.
Who we are
The Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia, IBEC, is an interdisciplinary research center focused on Bioengineering and Nanomedicine based in Barcelona, Spain. IBEC is one of the top research institutions named as a Severo Ochoa Research Centre by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Universities and Innovation, which recognizes excellence at the highest international level in terms of research, training, human resources, outreach and technology transfer.
IBEC's mission is to develop international, high-quality, interdisciplinary research that, while creating knowledge, contributes to making a better quality of life, improving health and creating wealth. A close link with key universities, reference hospitals and corporations, are assets that facilitate achieving our mission.
IBEC was established in 2005 by the Generalitat de Catalunya (Autonomous Government of Catalonia), the University of Barcelona (UB) and the Technical University of Catalonia (UPC). IBEC is located within the Barcelona Science Park and is managing 3.800 square meters facilities, with an annual budget of 22M€; 4.150 square meters of facilities; 21 research groups and a team of researchers and support services of 400 people from 35 different countries. Visit us at www.ibecbarcelona.eu .
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