Postdoctoral Researcher On The Neurobiological Assessment Of Alzheimer'S Disease-Modifying Nanomedic

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 the vacant position:

IBEC Molecular Bionics, Nanobioengineering, and Molecular and Cellular Neurobiotechnology groups, in collaboration with the Autonomous University of Barcelona -Institute of Neuroscience, the San Pau Hospital Memory Unit, and the Achucarro Basque Centre for Neuroscience, are looking for a Research Scientist to work on the characterization and assessment of Alzheimer's disease-modifying Nanomedicines.

The Successful Candidate Will Study Phenotypic Nanomedicine That Will
(i) control cargo LRPs expression;

(ii) scavenge brain Aß and tau; and

(iii) release anti-inflammatory agents.

The work will include using blood-brain barrier models, Alzheimer's disease models, and their full neurobiological and cognitive characterization.

The contract will be within the framework of the "Alzheimer's disease-modifying Nanomedicines" (ADNano) 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 Involving
Under the direction of Prof Giuseppe Battaglia, the selected candidate will carry out the following research activities:

Blood-brain barrier crossing and LRPs modulation

AD animal models

In vitro and in vivo microglia anti-inflammatory activity assays

Behavioral studies

The candidate will work at IBEC Molecular Bionics group facilities (Parc Científic de Barcelona).

Requirements for candidates

Essential
PhD in Neuroscience, Nanomedicine, Bioengineering, or related discipline

Prior experience in neurodegeneration and Alzheimer's disease models

Prior experience in neuro-inflammation

Competencies and skills: Communication, Teamwork and collaboration, Commitment, Proactivity, Integrity, Critical and Analytical thinking.

High level of English

A Dvantageous
Prior experience in brain vasculature and transport

Prior experience in nanomedicine

We Offer
Number of available positions: 1

Starting date: Between 1st of April and the 15th of May ****

Working Conditions
Full-time 18-month contract.

Attractive salary

Measures to reconcile work and family life (maternity and paternity leave, flexible schedule working hours, teleworking, 23 working days of paid holidays, and nine leave days for personal matters, among others).

Stimulating, interdisciplinary research and a high-quality international scientific environment.

IBEC ensures equal access to professional development opportunities irrespective of employment status, length at IBEC, or other factors.

The IBEC's yearly training catalog offers a wide range of technical and transferable skills training, including mobility grants and a Mentoring program for predoctoral and postdoctoral researchers.

An induction program to facilitate incorporation at IBEC and additional support are provided for foreigners to obtain Visa-working permits and to install in Barcelona.

How To Apply
Until December 22nd,

an online application form is available through IBEC's dedicated site: /

Only those applications submitted before the deadline will be evaluated.

Reference: PPCC-ADNano_2

If 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 Process
IBEC is committed to 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 To Equal Opportunities
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 to support employees irrespective of their gender, nationality, religion, disabilities, age, sexual identity, or cultural and socioeconomic background.

"

Protection Of Personal Data
IBEC guarantees that candidates' confidential data are processed by the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements and Law ****** on Data Protection.

Personal data will be processed solely for the selection process.

Who are we?

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 Severo Ochoa Research Centre by the Ministry of Science, Universities, and Innovation, which recognizes excellence at the highest international level in research, training, human resources, outreach, and technology transfer.

IBEC's mission is to develop international high-quality, interdisciplinary research that, while creating knowledge, contributes to making a better quality of life, improving health, and creating wealth.

A close link with key universities, reference hospitals, and corporations are assets that facilitate achieving the mission.

IBEC was established in **** by the Generalitat de Catalunya (Autonomous Government of Catalonia), the University of Barcelona (UB), and the Technical University of Catalonia (UPC).

IBEC is located within the Barcelona Science Park and manages ***** square meters of facilities, with an annual budget of 13 Mio€; ***** square meters of facilities; 21 research groups and a team of researchers and support services of 350 people from 30 different countries.

Share this...

FacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedin