Phd Student Position To Be Granted By The Spanish Research Agency

Organisation/Company IrsiCaixa AIDS Research Institute Department IrsiCaixa Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Technology » Biotechnology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 6 Nov ***:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 39 Offer Starting Date 1 Feb Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number GREC_PhD Fellow_02_** Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? Yes
The successful candidate will participate in biomedical research projects primarily focused on viral infections. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative, cutting-edge research within a highly collaborative national and international network.
The PhD student position will be linked to the project entitled "Unlocking pathways for next-generation therapies: CD169 at the crossroads of viral pathogenesis and immunomodulation" (PID***OB-I00), granted as well by the Spanish Research Agency .
The role includes working with established technologies within the group, as well as developing and implementing new experimental approaches. The candidate will also be required to work in Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) facilities.
Job duties
Independently perform daily wet-lab experimental work
Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of protocols and data analysis workflows
Collaborate with research partners in experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation
Prepare scientific presentations and manuscripts for publication
Present research findings internally and at external meetings and conferences
Communicate regularly with the Principal Investigators regarding progress
Commit to full-time work with a flexible schedule
Requirements
Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Education Level Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Competitive academic record aligned with PhD program requirements
Prior scientific output (conference presentations and/or peer-reviewed publications) is an advantage
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to analyze, interpret, and report scientific results
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Technical skills (desirable): flow cytometry, primary cell culture, functional immune assays, molecular biology techniques
Strong motivation to pursue a scientific research career
The candidate should be a very self-reliant person, becoming an asset to the team, as will have to design innovative and creative experimental approaches.
Specific Requirements
Minimum of 6–12 months of laboratory experience (during Bachelor's and/or Master's training).
Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent
Languages SPANISH Level Good
Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Years of Research Experience None
Additional Information
PhD position
Opportunity for professional and scientific development
Participation in innovative, high-impact, interdisciplinary research projects
Integration into a mixed basic and clinical research environment
International and interdisciplinary working environment
Infrastructure and benefits:
Access to state-of-the-ar t facilities
Sponsored training in scientific and transferable skills
Hybrid work option (up to 6 days/month remote work)
Time off and working conditions:
22 vacation days + 3 personal days + additional institutional holidays
Reduced working hours on Fridays and during July–August
Two reference letters or referee contacts
Selection process
Pre-selection based on CV, academic record, and motivation letter
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute FUNDACIÓ PRIVADA INSTITUT DE RECERCA SOBRE IMMUNOPATOLOGIES-CAIXA IRSICAIXA Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Badalona Postal Code * Street Ctra. de Cannyet, s7n Geofield
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