Predoctoral researcher at the Molecular Bionics 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.Introduction to the vacant positionThe Molecular Bionics Group is looking for a PhD Student for a project focused on optimising, characterisation, and studying the role of Low‑density lipoprotein receptor‑related proteins (LRP) including LRP1 and LRP8 and their interaction with the cell glycocalyx on the role in modulating transport across the blood‑brain barrier.We are a multidisciplinary group whose general objective is to design and characterise bionic units that mimic specific biological functions and introduce operations that do not exist in Nature. We apply a constructionist approach where we mimic biological complexity in the form of design principles to produce functional units from simple building blocks and their interactions. We called this Molecular Bionics. Such an effort is multidisciplinary and involves inputs from Chemistry, Physics, and Cell and Molecular Biology.Please visit our external website for more information: https : / / tasks and responsibilitiesProtein expression and structural analysis using liquid‑phase TEM.Cell culture of rodent and human cell lines, and "in vitro" blood‑brain barrier modelling.Advanced imaging techniques to track macromolecular transport.Molecular biology and cell characterisation techniques (RT‑PCR, western blot, Immunofluorescence, and flow cytometry among others).Correlation between live‑cell kinetics, cellular trafficking, and physical models.Requirements for candidatesEssential: Grade & MS in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedicine, Bio‑Physics, or Bioengineering, any field directly related to the tasks described above.Good skills on communication, teamwork, proactivity, commitment, integrity, time management, critical and analytical thinking, precision, and focus.Advanced level of English (oral and written).Advantageous:Previous experience on protein expression and purification.Previous experience in structural characterisation using electron microscopy.Previous experience in cell culture.Previous experience on data analysis and science.We OfferNumber of available positions: 1Starting date: March 1stWorking conditions: Full timeMeasures 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. The 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 applyUntil 18th of February, an online application form is available through IBEC dedicated site: https : / / careers.ibecbarcelona.eu. Only those applications submitted before the deadline will be evaluated.Reference: PhD-GB.For further questions regarding your application, please contact 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 3/2018 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