At EMBL Barcelona we study how tissues and organs develop and function in health and disease.
Unit Stem Cell SpecialistResearch
Barcelona, Spain
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) is one of the highest ranked scientific research organizations in the world. The newest EMBL site is located in the Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB), one of the largest infrastructures in Southern Europe dedicated to translational research.
The main focus of the EMBL Barcelona site is in tissue biology and disease modeling. Our overall goal is to create a number of synthetic tissues for investigating development and disease. To do so, many of our research groups work with stem cell and organoid cultures.
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated staff scientist to support ongoing projects involving stem cell and organoid culture and to develop novel approaches and research directions.
At EMBL Barcelona we aim to create an inclusive and fun team environment where team members support and inspire each other so that they can solve problems and address important questions together. We are committed to supporting the career development of our team members.
Your roleThe successful candidate will be intrinsically motivated and will work closely with EMBL group leaders and their team members to lead projects related to their ongoing research. The position involves collaborative research and provides opportunities for making innovations in the field by continuously advancing stem cell platforms for tissue and disease modelling through new technologies and project ideas.
The position will be directly supervised by Dr. Talya Dayton, who will work with the candidate to coordinate contributions of the role to projects led by several EMBL group leaders.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
Maintaining and differentiating human pluripotent stem cellsAdopting and developing new differentiation and organoid culture methodsDeveloping organoid co-culture and assembloid methods relevant to EMBL Group Leader research programsDevelopment of genetically engineered cellular models, including CRISPR-generated knock-ins and knock-outsInitial phenotyping of advanced cellular modelsGrading: 6, 7 or 8; depending on qualifications and experience
Minimum requirements include:
Experience working with iPSCs, embryonic stem cells, and/or tissue derived stem cellsExtensive expertise in working with multicellular systems and organoid culturesIndependent and motivated work habitsProactiveness and enthusiasm toward learning new techniquesExcellent organization and time management skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skills in EnglishMeticulous record-keeping skills with strong attention to detailAbility to troubleshoot and problem solveDesire to work in a team environmentStrong project management and leadership skillsTrack record of writing papers as evidenced by publications in refereed journals/preprintsAbility to prioritize, see the big picture, and nevertheless focus on detailsAbility to set up effective networks and working relationshipsAbility to critically review information and readily understand new conceptsAbility to develop innovative processes to achieve goalsAbility to independently review activities to continually work towards process improvement** Don't meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
You might also haveExperience with single-cell data analysisExperience in advanced image analysis or computational skillsSkills in quantitative imaging are an assetSpanish or Catalan is a plus, but not necessaryThe position provides excellent opportunities for complementing your existing skills with new ones, building up your research profile in organoid models of health and disease.
EMBL offers a highly collaborative and uniquely international working environment. We foster top quality, interdisciplinary research and expect that this individual will bridge research groups across EMBL Barcelona and our collaborators across Europe and in the US.
EMBL is curiosity-driven, community-oriented and international. As an inclusive, equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity enables us to collaborate more effectively and be innovative in our approaches.
EMBL offers attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation with a very collegial and family-friendly working environment. Competitive salary and social security benefits, financial support for relocation, a relaxed culture, professional development, an on-site nursery, canteen and other staff facilities make EMBL a great place to work.
Enjoy lots of benefits Financial incentives: Income tax exemption, monthly family, child and non-resident allowances, annual salary review, a pension scheme, life insurance, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurancesFlexible working arrangementsCertified training and continued development of your professional and personal skillsPrivate medical insurance for you and your immediate familyGenerous time off: 30 days annual leave per yearGenerous relocation package: including installation grant (if applicable)Family benefits: 10 days of child sick leave, generous parental leave and monthly family and child allowancesBenefits for international newcomers: Visa exemption, education grant for private schooling, financial support to travel back to your home country every second year and a monthly non-resident allowanceWhat else you need to knowWe are Europe's research laboratory for the life sciences – an intergovernmental organisation performing scientific research in disciplines including molecular biology, physics, chemistry and computer science. We are an international, innovative and interdisciplinary laboratory with more than 1900 employees from many nations, operating across six sites, in Heidelberg (HQ), Barcelona, Hinxton near Cambridge, Hamburg, Grenoble and Rome.
**Don't meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply nevertheless.
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Further information about research at EMBL Barcelona can be found at www.embl.es.
Please apply online through: www.embl.org/jobs.
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