The Neurodegenerative Diseases Neurodegenerative Diseases Research Group at Vall d'Hebron Research Institute is recruiting candidates to apply for a position as a Research Technician, to support translational and clinical research in the field of Parkinson's Disease. The candidate will support different lines of research of the group, particularly the study of the role of the adaptive immune system in Parkinson's disease and related diseases. Education and qualifications: Required: Master's degree in Sciences Fluency in English Desired: Training in neuroscience, immunology or neuroimmunology Experience and knowledge: Required: At least 2 years of experience working in a laboratory performing different techniques such as immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence Knowledge of bioinformatics analysis (scRNAseq/scTCRseq, transcriptomics, metartanscriptomics) Ability to work with human samples Desired: Experience working in the neuroscience field, particularly with neurodegenerative diseases Experience in immunology and immunoinformatics Main responsibilities and duties: Carry out or support the experiments of the different lines of research of the group with human samples, animal models, or cell cultures. Management of the laboratory, including purchases. Help with bioinformatics analysis. Strengthen the bridge between the Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Unit and the research laboratory. Labour conditions: Full-time position: 40h/week. Starting date: 1st of November 2024 Gross annual salary: 22.900,00 euros. Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale Contract: Technical and scientific activities contract linked to the project activities 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: 24-10-2024 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.
