Researcher in Exposomics and Its Role in the Onset and Progression of Neurological Diseases

Eurecat is the main Research & Technology Organisation in Catalonia and the second largest private research organization in southern Europe. It brings together the experience of more than 700 professionals and provides services to more than 2,000 companies. Applied R&D, technological services, highly specialized training, technological consultancy or valorisation and exploitation of industrial property are some of the services that Eurecat offers for both large and small and medium-sized enterprises in all sectors. The technology centre participates in more than 200 large national and international consortium projects of high strategic R&I and has 181 patents and 10 spin-offs. The added value provided by Eurecat accelerates innovation, reduces spending on scientific and technological infrastructures, reduces risks and provides specialized knowledge tailored to each company. The Omics Sciences Unit is a scientific infrastructure equipped with the most advanced instruments on the market, such as 2nd and 3rd generation sequencers (Illumina, Ion Torrent, Nanopore, and Luminex technologies) for studies in genomics, metagenomics, epigenomics, and transcriptomics, as well as a wide range of nuclear magnetic resonance and liquid and gas chromatography equipment coupled with mass spectrometers, including triple quadrupole, quadrupole time-of-flight, and Orbitrap, for research in proteomics and metabolomics. Additionally, there is a bioinformatics team available to analyze and integrate all the obtained data. Its expertise is based on the development of new advanced analytical methods to continuously innovate and solve large-scale problems. All of this, combined with the capabilities of different technological units at Eurecat, enables the provision of solutions to complex and specific issues across a wide range of sectors, including biomedicine, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, the environment, food, veterinary care, and more. The Eurecat Omics Sciences Unit is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to carry out the following research project: Technologies with potential applications in monitoring and managing environmental factors that link the exposome to neurodegenerative diseases. The project is based in the field of exposomics and its relationship with the onset and progression of neurological diseases. The main goal is to develop advanced analytical methodologies to understand the mechanisms by which environmental factors (exposome), especially pollutants, lifestyle, and behavioral habits of the population, along with endogenous factors inherent to the individual's biochemistry and genetics, influence the development of neurodegenerative diseases. Functions and responsibilities : Coordination, technical and financial management of the project. Planning, supervision, execution, and evaluation of tasks and experimental results of the project (including the development of the necessary analytical methodologies on the LC/GC-MS platforms). Collaboration in other research projects within the Omics Sciences Unit, including providing analytical services to private companies and public organizations, as well as client contact and advisory services. Requirements Eligibility criteria : PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Environmental Sciences, or a related field, preferably with a focus on environmental sample analysis. Knowledge and Experience : Coordination of R&D&i projects and tasks Extensive knowledge in the use of LC/GC-MS platforms Previous work in the analysis of environmental and/or exposome samples Knowledge in the field of toxicology will be highly valued Experience with other techniques and technologies not mentioned, within the field of omics sciences and statistical data analysis, will also be considered an advantage. Languages : High level of English (written and spoken) A good level of Spanish or Catalan is an asset. #J-18808-Ljbffr