Researcher (Temporary)

This job is with IBEC, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Posee las habilidades y la experiencia adecuadas para este puesto? The Nanobioengineering Research Group at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) is looking for a Senior Researcher to develop innovative research activities in the field of cancer tissue engineering focused on bioengineered pediatric oncology models and translational therapies. Contribute to the research team by generating high-quality research ideas, designing and conducting research projects, and developing new interdisciplinary lines in cancer tissue engineering Publish research articles in leading international journals. Present research at international scientific conferences and other forums. Supervise undergraduate, Master's, PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in agreement with the group leader. Write and support proposals for national, European and international funding, including cooperative projects and consortia. Lead research activities in pediatric cancer bioengineering, focused on developing bioengineered models combined with novel therapeutic approaches, ensuring translational impact through close partnerships with hospitals. Organize project meetings, conferences and symposia Provide constructive and innovative ideas, and define future research strategies of the group. Provide scientific support to translational projects and innovation activities, including the generation of intellectual property. Act as contact person with collaborators and contribute international expertise to enrich the group's collaborative network. D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Oncology, Biomedical Engineering, Biomaterials, or related fields. At least 12 years since PhD defense. More than 5 years of international postdoctoral research experience in world-leading centers. Certified R3 (Established Researcher) level, accredited by the Spanish State Research Agency (Agencia Estatal de Investigación) within the European Research Career Framework. Demonstrated quality of production and scientific-technological activity: Supervision of postdocs, PhD, MSc, and BSc theses. International collaborations and research networks. Proven ability to obtain competitive funding as Principal Investigator, with a strong track record in national and international projects. Experience in cell culture of cancer cell lines and primary cultures, viral work and study of cell toxicity and similar by confocal, FACS, and molecular biology techniques as qRT-PCR, western blot, etc. High level of English. Full-time, Permanent position. Specific Rate of Replacement for the stabilization of temporary work, requested by the Administration of the Generalitat based on the Law 2/2023, of march 16, and the Law 31/2022, of December 23, on general State budgets for the year 2023, both currently extended. 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. 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. an online application form is available through IBEC dedicated site: those applications submitted before the deadline will be evaluated. Reference: SR-JS 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) ́s Commitment on equal opportunity, diversity, and Inclusion: 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. In categories where women are underrepresented, such as Group Leader positions, and with the aim of ensuring gender balance in recruitment processes, women candidates must represent at least 50% of those interviewed for Junior-level positions and 40% for Senior-level positions, provided they have CVs comparable to those of male candidates. At the end of the evaluation process, in cases of equal merit, preference will be given to women candidates. IBEC, as a signatory of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), will consider, especially for early-stage investigators, much more the scientific content of research outputs, than publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which it were published. 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 3/2018 on Data Protection. Personal data will be processed solely for the purposes of the selection process. The Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia, IBEC is an interdisciplinary research center focused on Bioengineering and Nanomedicine based in Barcelona. 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