R2-I Recognised Researcher

Organisation/Company Fundació Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron- Institut de recerca Department Research Department Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 19 Oct *****:59 (Europe/Andorra) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5h/week Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
The Research Group "Therapeutics and Innovations in Neuropediatrics" at Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join a translational research project focused on therapy development for LAMA2-related muscular dystrophy (LAMA2-RD). The selected candidate will contribute to preclinical studies aimed at evaluating innovative therapeutic strategies, including cell-based approaches and/or studies in mouse models of disease.
This role offers a defined period of advanced, mentored training, providing the opportunity to deepen expertise, contribute to high-quality research projects, and strengthen scientific independence.
The position is fully focused on research activities, allowing you to dedicate your time to scientific excellence and career progression within a leading research centre.
Main responsibilities and duties:
Conduct high?quality research aligned with project and lab objectives, including rigorous data collection, analysis, and literature review.
Collaborate with senior researchers in designing experiments, developing research protocols, and contributing to publications, reports, and grant proposals.
Present research findings within the team and at scientific conferences or seminars.
Provide guidance to junior researchers or graduate students and supervise Bachelor's and Master's students when applicable.
Engage in continuous professional development and work with the technology transfer office to identify potential inventions and understand IP processes.
Coordinate and perform preclinical experimental work related to LAMA2-RD therapy development.
Establish, maintain and characterise relevant cell culture models and/or contribute to experimental studies in mouse models.
Perform molecular, cellular, histological and protein?based analyses to assess therapeutic efficacy.
Participate in the design, execution, documentation and troubleshooting of experiments.
Analyse, interpret and present experimental data in internal meetings and project reports.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical, translational and preclinical research team members.
Contribute to scientific reports, manuscripts, presentations and project deliverables.
Support the supervision and training of Master's and predoctoral students when required.
Ensure compliance with ethical, biosafety and good laboratory practice requirements.Conduct high?quality research aligned with project and lab objectives, including rigorous data collection, analysis, and literature review.
Completed PhD Degree in the corresponding field
Completed official university qualification from a country of the European Higher Education Area with a minimum of 300 ECTS of official university studies, of which, at least 60, at master's level, which allow them to access doctoral studies.
Fluency in English
Specific training in cell culture and/or preclinical animal models.
Additional or specialised training in molecular biology, histology, immunofluorescence, microscopy, protein analysis or image analysis.
Specific training and accreditation for experimental animal work.
Knowledge of neuromuscular disorders, muscular dystrophies, regenerative medicine, gene/cell therapy or translational research.
Fluency in Catalan and/or Spanish
Experience and knowledge:
Required:
Experience:
Having conducted the PhD (including wet/dry?lab related work) work for at least 3 years as R1.
Previous experience in at least one of the following areas: mammalian cell culture, preclinical studies using mouse models, or molecular and cellular biology techniques.
Publications:
At least 1 first?author original publication in JCR?indexed peer?reviewed journals.
Competences:
Research Expertise: Solid disciplinary knowledge and ability to contribute to high-quality research activities.
Research data management: Experience organising and managing research data following FAIR principles.
Teamwork and mentoring: Ability to work collaboratively and support junior researchers or students.
Analytical thinking: Strong critical thinking and problem?solving skills applied to research challenges.
Scientific dissemination: Experience contributing to publications and research dissemination activities.
Capacity to plan, perform, document and troubleshoot l