Created in 2005 by the Generalitat de Catalunya (Government of Catalonia) and the University of Barcelona, IRB Barcelona is a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence—a seal that was awarded in 2011.
The institute is devoted to conducting research of excellence in biomedicine and to transferring results to clinical practice, thus improving people's quality of life, while simultaneously promoting the training of outstanding researchers, technology transfer, and public communication of science.
Its 28 laboratories and seven core facilities address basic questions in biology and are orientated to diseases such as cancer, metastasis, Alzheimer's, diabetes, and rare conditions.
IRB Barcelona is an international centre that hosts 400 members and 30 nationalities.
It is located in the Barcelona Science Park.
IRB Barcelona forms part of the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST) and the "Xarxa de Centres de Recerca de Catalunya" (CERCA).
DUTIESConduct independent research in chemical biology/targeted protein degradation.Cell engineering, screen optimization.Report writing. EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLSMust Have - RequiredExperience: PhD in molecular biology/bioscience/chemical biology or similar.
Experience in data analysis and reporting of results.
Experience in a competitive research environment.Knowledge: Molecular biology, cell biology, functional genomics, CRISPR/Cas9.
Chemical biology background is a plus.Skills: Ability to work in a team and pursue goals in a focused way.
Excellent written/oral communication skills in English.
Required are scientific quality and a collaborative and interdisciplinary mindset.DesirableExperience: Previous experience working with pharma.
Drug and genetic screens.
Proteomics.
Biochemistry/structural biology.Knowledge: Targeted protein degradation, PROTACs/molecular glues, chemistry background is a plus. WORKING CONDITIONS & ENTITLEMENTSWorking conditions: Employed in compliance with Spanish legislation and regulations under a full-time contract.
Employees receive the benefits of the Spanish Social Security system covering sickness, maternity/paternity leaves and injuries at work.Estimated annual gross salary: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.International Environment: The opportunity to join a prestigious, diverse and inclusive international research institution and to become a member of an established research group.Benefits: Continuous training in a high-quality environment with unique professional career opportunities. HOW TO APPLY & SELECTION PROCESSNumber of positions available: numberSelection process: Pre-selection will be based on CV, motivation letter, experience, management of research and innovation.
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