Senior Researcher At The Smart Nano-Bio-Devices Research Group

This job is with IBEC, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. The Smart Nano-Bio-Devices Group is looking for a Senior Researcher to develop research activities within the field of new nanotechnologies for precision medicine using smart nanosystems such as nanoparticles, nanomotors, nanomachines and similar. Main Tasks And Responsibilities Contribute to the research team with high quality research ideas, performance of research projects, design experiments, and provide ideas for new research lines. Publish research articles at the maximum level possible. Present the research in scientific conferences and other forums. Supervise undergraduate, Master and PhD students in agreement with the group leader. Act as the responsible contact person when the Group Leader is absent. Write proposals to support the team activities, and help the Group Leader in the writing of proposals. Search and apply for individual fellowships and/or awards. Support the Group Leader in writing and organizing cooperative proposals, consortia, and similar proposals. Lead one or more research lines of the group upon agreement with the group leader. Organize project meetings on those research lines, be critical, constructive and provide new ideas for future research lines of the group. Provide scientific support to group members involved in the translational applications of nanoparticles and nanomotors. Contribute with new ideas and innovation with the potential of generating intellectual property to widen the library of patents of the group. Serve as a contact person with collaborators and contribute with international experience to enrich the network of collaborators of the group. Requirements for Candidates Ph.D. with postdoctoral experience in chemistry, physics, biophysics, biomedical engineering, nanotechnology, and related fields with a focus on translational (nano)medicine. At least six years have passed since the date of obtaining the doctorate (defence date of the doctoral thesis). For those who hold more than one doctorate, the requirement refers to the first one obtained. Demonstrate quality of production and scientific‑technological activity including: Scientific and technical contributions such as published articles, books or chapters, conference presentations, patents, and other relevant outputs. Curricular merits such as management of doctoral, master’s and final degree theses, awards, mentions, distinctions, and dissemination activities. Postdoctoral experience at Spanish and/or foreign universities or R&D centres other than IBEC. Experience in synthesis of nanoparticles, nanoformulations, surface functionalisation, drug loading and release. Experience in cell culture and studies of cell toxicity using confocal microscopy, FACS, and related techniques. Competencies and skills: communication, teamwork and collaboration, commitment, proactivity, integrity, critical and analytical thinking. High level of English proficiency. Advantageous Experience in cancer nanomedicine. Experience in programming and mastery of data analysis skills. High level of optical microscopy and medical imaging experience. We Offer Number of available positions: 1 Starting date: January ****. Working Conditions Full time. First, an open‑ended contract linked to an economic project with the possibility of subsequently obtaining a permanent position. Measures to reconcile work and family life: maternity and paternity leave, flexible schedule working hours, teleworking, 23 working days of paid holidays, 9 leave days for personal matters, among others. IBEC ensures equality of access to professional development opportunities irrespective of employment status, length at IBEC or other factors. IBEC’s yearly training catalogue offers a wide range of training in technical and transferable skills including mobility grants and a mentoring programme for pre‑doctoral and post‑doctoral researchers. Stimulating, interdisciplinary research and high‑quality international scientific environment. Induction programme to facilitate incorporation at IBEC and additional support is provided for foreigners to obtain visa‑working permit and to install in Barcelona. How To Apply Until 15th of December an online application form is available through IBEC dedicated site: /. Only those applications submitted before the deadline will be evaluated. Reference: SRR_SS. If you have any further question regarding your application, please contact us at ******. Principles Of The Selection Process 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). IBEC's Commitment On Equal Opportunity 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. 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 ****** 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 centre focused on Bioengineering and Nanomedicine based in Barcelona. IBEC is one of the top research institutions named as a Severo Ochoa Research Centre by the Ministry of Science, Universities and Innovation, which recognises excellence at the highest international level in terms of research, training, human resources, outreach and technology