.Organisation/Company: Institute for Research in BiomedicineDepartment: AdministrationResearch Field: Biological sciencesResearcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)Positions: Research Support PositionsCountry: SpainApplication Deadline: 20 Nov 2024 - 12:00 (Europe/Madrid)Type of Contract: To be definedJob 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 DescriptionIRB Barcelona is seeking a Research Officer, a motivated scientific biomedical professional (veterinarian, biologist, biotechnologist, or from a similar area of knowledge) with proven skills in histology, molecular pathology, comparative/experimental pathology, spatial biology, and/or image analysis to cover a position in the Histopathology Facility.DUTIES:- Provide expertise and drive ideas in histopathology of experimental models of diseases- Histopathology studies: contribute to the histological characterization of different experimental models of disease (cancer, aging, inflammation, etc.).- Molecular pathology: contribute to the development of assays for the investigation of new targets and disease biomarkers of human diseases - antibody-based immunofluorescence tissue assays (IHC, IF, multiplexing assays) and fluorescent in-situ hybridization (FISH) techniques.- Computerized pathology: Use of different image analysis tools for the interpretation of the tissue data. Able to build new solutions and challenges in biomedical image and spatial biology.- Integrate the information obtained by histology, molecular, image analysis, and spatial assays.EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:Must Have – Required:- Experience:- PhD, postdoc, or Master in Veterinary, Biology, Biotechnology degree, or equivalent with proven experience in a laboratory of pathology, biomedicine, or similar.- Diplomate of the European or American College of Veterinary Pathologists (DECVP or DACVP) would be a plus but not required.- Tissue-based pathobiology and molecular pathology expertise. Experience in developing antibody-based pathology assays (IHC, IF) and other molecular assays (FISH assays among others).- Knowledge: Histology, Comparative/Experimental Pathology, Antibody-based and Molecular Pathology, and other related fields.- Skills:- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills- Proven collaboration and communication skills- Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to drive innovation in the area of molecular pathology- Fluent English (written and oral)- Informatics and Statistical skills.- Knowledge: Digital pathology and image analysis and related methods.- Skills: Customer orientationWORKING CONDITIONS & ENTITLEMENTS:Working conditions: Employed in compliance with Spanish legislation and regulations under a full-time contract