Postdoctoral Researcher On Screening Of New Precision Antibiotics For The Treatment Of Multiresistan

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.With the aim to recruit research staff for the implementation of one of the sixteen "Collaborative Projects" selected in Catalonia within the framework of the Complementary Plan for Biotechnology in Catalonia, this selection process is opened.This Complementary Plan is co-funded by the Ministry of Science and Innovation and the Generalitat de Catalunya under the C17.I1 of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (PRTR)Introduction to Vacant PositionThe Biology of Infection Systems group, located at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, is interested in understanding the fundamental mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis.Mainly, we focus on identifying and characterizing protein complexes relevant to infection to understand their function and regulation.Our goal is to use this knowledge to design new antibiotics, particularly against resistant bacteria.The group is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on the screening of new antimicrobial compounds through the design of a new antibiotic screening platform and the determination of antimicrobial activities.The contract will be within the framework of the "Screening of new precision antibiotics for the treatment of multiresistant infections" (ABPATHFINDER) project prioritized by the IBEC under the "Plan Complementario de Biotecnología aplicada a la Salud" (biotechnology applied to health).This Plan Complementario is co-financed by the Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación and the Generalitat de Catalunya, with funds from the European Union NextGenerationEU (PRTR-C17.I1)The Successful Candidate Will Develop Research InvolvingThe selected candidate will join the laboratory of Biology of Infection Systems, belonging to the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), under the supervision of Dr. Marc Torrent.The selected candidate is expected to conduct high-quality research, including the following responsibilities:writing research project proposalspreparing, writing, and reviewing scientific articlessupervising undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students, as appropriate to their experienceThe main tasks to be performed within the project will be:Design and develop a new screening platform for antimicrobial compounds against specific targets.Supervise the screening of chemical libraries in bacterial systems and analyze the results obtained.Determine compound binding affinities using biophysical techniques.Determine antimicrobial activities and cellular cytotoxicity.The selected candidate will perform the work mainly at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona.He/She may stay for short periods at the Vall d'Hebrón Hospital in Barcelona or at the Reina Sofía Hospital in Córdoba.Requirements for CandidatesEssentialPhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or related disciplinesAccredited experience in research, mainly in the design and evaluation of antimicrobial compoundsCompetencies and skills: Communication, Teamwork and collaboration, Commitment, Proactivity, Integrity, Critical and Analytical thinkingHigh level of EnglishAdvantageousExperience in the determination of antimicrobial activities (MIC) and cytotoxicity assaysPrevious experience in:screening of compound libraries, especially in bacteriacloning and protein expressionbiophysical techniquesKnowledge of bioinformatics and statistics in the field of life sciences, especially in the management of R and/or Python languagesWe OfferNumber of available positions: 1Starting date: Between 1st of April and the 16th of JuneFull time 18-month contractAttractive salaryMeasures 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)Stimulating, interdisciplinary research and high-quality international scientific environmentIBEC ensures equality of access to professional development opportunities irrespective of employment statusThe IBEC yearly training catalogue offers a wide range of training in technical and transferable skills including mobility grants and a Mentoring programme for predoctoral and postdoctoral researchersInduction programme to facilitate incorporation at IBEC and additional support for foreigners to obtain Visa-working permit and to install in BarcelonaHow To ApplyUntil December 22ndAn online application form is available through IBEC dedicated site: /Only those applications submitted before the deadline will be evaluated.Reference: PPCC-ABPATHFINDERIf you have any further questions regarding your application or the application process, please get in touch with us at ******If you have any questions regarding a project or the Complementary Plan, please get in touch with us at ******Principles Of The Selection ProcessIBEC 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 OpportunityOur 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 DataIBEC 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 center 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 recognizes excellence at the highest international level in terms of research, training, human resources, outreach and technology