Postdoctoral Researcher At The Nanomalaria Research Group/ Unit_Pampawhat Project

Postdoctoral Researcher at the Nanomalaria Research Group / Unit_Pampawhat ProjectJoin to apply for the Postdoctoral Researcher at the Nanomalaria Research Group / Unit_Pampawhat Project role at Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC)IntroductionThe Nanomalaria Group is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on the development of the new antiplasmodial compound YAT****.The contract will be within the framework of one of the research lines of the Nanomalaria Group, whose objective is the characterization of the inhibition of protein aggregation as a novel mode of action of future antimalarial drugs.Main Tasks and ResponsibilitiesGrowth inhibition assays in Plasmodium falciparum in vitro cultures.Characterization of the subcellular targeting of antiplasmodial compounds.Nucleic acid and protein extractions.Generation of knock-out P. falciparum lines.Pull‑down assays.Requirements for CandidatesEssentialDegreeoles/ Master/ PhD on Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacology or related fields.Experience in cell cultures, including the culture of parasites such as Plasmodium and Leishmania.Competencies and skills: communication, teamwork and collaboration, commitment, proactivity, integrity, critical and analytical thinking.High level of English.Experience in confocal fluorescence microscopy and electron microscopy.Experience in cellular and molecular biology techniques.Expertise in drug encapsulation in immunoliposomes.AdvantageousTraining in public health issues.Working ConditionsFull‑time 2‑year open‑ended contract due to technical and scientific activities linked to the project and budget duration.Measures to reconcile work and family life: parental leave, flexible schedule, 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 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 permits and to settle in Barcelona.Number of available positions: 1.Starting date: 01/12/2024.How to ApplyApply online before 19/11/2024 using the dedicated IBEC site: /.Only applications submitted before the deadline will be evaluated.Reference: PR‑XF.For further questions regarding your application, please contact us at ******.IBEC’s Commitment on Equal OpportunityIBEC is an फिल्म‐opportunity employer.It supports diversity and inclusion, ensuring employees are not discriminated by gender, nationality, religion, disability, age, sexual identity or socioeconomic background.IBEC actively looks for female candidates for senior positions, ensuring that at least 40 % of shortlisted applicants invited to interview are women with comparable CVs.In case of equal merit, priority will be given to female candidates.IBEC offers babysitting services during interviews for candidates with children who come from outside Barcelona.Protection of Personal DataIBEC guarantees that candidates’ personal data are processed in accordance with 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr