Postdoctoral Fellow

Created in 2005 by the Generalitat de Catalunya (Government of Catalonia) and the University of Barcelona, IRB Barcelona is a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence—a seal that was awarded in 2011.

The institute is devoted to conducting research of excellence in biomedicine and to transferring results to clinical practice, thus improving people’s quality of life, while simultaneously promoting the training of outstanding researchers, technology transfer, and public communication of science. Its 29 laboratories and seven core facilities address basic questions in biology and are orientated to diseases such as cancer, metastasis, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and rare conditions.

IRB Barcelona is an international centre that hosts 500 members and 45 nationalities. It is located in the Barcelona Science Park. IRB Barcelona forms part of the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST) and the “Xarxa de Centres de Recerca de Catalunya” (CERCA).

IRB Barcelona is seeking a highly motivated and talented** Postdoctoral Fellow** to participate in a cutting edge research line of **the** **Mitochondrial Biology and Tissue Regeneration Research Group **led by** Dr. Ana Victoria Lechuga-Vieco.**

**DUTIES**:

- Lead conceptually and technically challenging research projects within the group’s scope.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary research team, tapping into the expertise of fellow researchers and external collaborators.
- Contribute to a culture of scientific excellence, efficiency, and teamwork.
- Contribute to other lab projects and to the maintenance of protocols and laboratory resources in the group.
- Critically analyse analytical results, participate in scientific discussions and in preparation of diverse forms of scientific communication (seminars and conferences).
- Participate in the project activities: meetings, presentations, visits to other labs, collaboration, exchange of data sets, preparing project reports/deliverables.
- Providing guidance to members of the research group and supervising a student
- Perform excellent research according to the high standards of the lab and the IRB Barcelona.

**EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS**:
**Must Have - Required**:

- **Experience**:holding a relevant PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Biomedicine or similar. Experience in conceptual or technical aspects related to the group research lines. Dissemination of the research findings in national and international conferences.
- **Knowledge**:possess specific knowledge in the field of immunometabolism and/or cancer, regulation of autophagy/mitophagy. Good command of the English language.
- **Technical Skills**: Competence in multiparameter colour flow cytometry, spectral flow cytometry, high-resolution imaging, molecular and cellular biology techniques (e.g. PCR, western blot, cloning, CRISPR-based gene editing, viral transduction).
- **Other Skills**:

- Demonstrated ability to design and conduct experiments independently.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic and collaborative person. Willing to keep on learning.

**Desirable**:

- **Knowledge**: Knowledge on Mitochondrial biology. Patient tissue sample handling. Knowledge on the procedures involving primary human tissue and cell culture, animal handling and experimentation. Bioinformatics tools for analysis of protein expression.
- **Skills**: Genetic engineering. Aptitudes for teamwork, good communication and social skills. Flexibility in working in collaborative and international research projects while establishing productive collaborations.

**WORKING CONDITIONS & ENTITLEMENTS**:

- **Working conditions**: Employed in compliance with Spanish legislation and regulations under a full-time contract. Employees receive the benefits of the Spanish Social Security system covering sickness, maternity/paternity leaves and injuries at work.
- **Training and Career**:Postdoctoral researchers joining IRB Barcelona gain access to the Institute’s advanced research training and career development opportunities, all within in a competitive international environment. Courses and workshops on themes of particular interest to postdocs are offered regularly by the Institute.
- **Estimated annual gross salary**: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- **International environment**:Nearly 90 Postdoctoral researchers (more than a half non-Spanish nationals) are currently working at IRB Barcelona.

**HOW TO APPLY & SELECTION PROCESS**:

- **Number of positions available**: 1
- **Selection process**:

- **Pre-selection**: Will be based on CV, motivation letter & experience.