R1 Predoctoral Candidate In Rna Biology

Biomedical Science. Iron metabolism: Regulation and Diseases Lab
Organisation/Company Universitat Internacional de Catalunya Department Biomedical Science. Iron metabolism: Regulation and Diseases Lab Research Field Biological sciences » Biological engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 30 Oct ***:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 38 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
R1 PreDoctoral Candidate in RNA Biology & Iron Metabolism- REF. -MS-03-Predoc-FPI-RNA-IRON. Master obtained after 1st January
Location:
UIC Barcelona, Sant Cugat Campus (Fully Presentional). Barcelona, Spain
Expected Starting Date:
January
Contract Duration:
4-Year PreDoctoral Position
Reference:
-MS-03-PREDOC-FPI-RNA-IRON
The deadline for submissions is30th October .
Position Overview
The Iron Metabolism Research Group at the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC) is seeking a highly motivated
R1 PreDoctoral Candidate
to join our team. The successful candidate will be integrated into our research lines with a prestigious, competitive 4-year predoctoral contract associated to the PID***OB-I00 (project MARIE), funded by Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities MICIU (MICIU/AEI/**/**).
Main Topic:
RNA Biology, the IRP/IRE (Iron Regulatory Protein/Iron Responsive Element) system, Genetics of Iron Metabolism, and Hereditary Diseases.
Important Note:
Please do not apply if you do not fulfill the compulsory minimum requisites.
Compulsory & Minimum Requirements
Education:
Must hold a RECENT Master's Degree (or be on track to complete it by September ) in Biomedicine, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Translational Medicine, or a highly related field.
COMPULSORY: Master degree to be obtained after 1st January
Must not already hold a PhD degree
Academic Record:
Excellent academic marks in your Bachelor's/Degree (minimum threshold of
7.5 out of 10
).
Research Experience:
A minimum of 6 to 12 months of prior practical work experience in a laboratory setting focused on RNA Biology, Genetics, Iron Metabolism, Molecular Biology, Haematology or Neurology.
Languages:
Good professional English level (internal seminars, writing, and journal clubs are conducted entirely in English).
Soft Skills:
Excellent interpersonal skills, a strong team-player mindset, highly organized, proactive, self-motivated, and enthusiastic about scientific discovery.
Desired Skills & Pluses (Asset Requirements)
Proven hands-on experience in standard
Molecular Biology
techniques and
Biochemistry
.
Experience with
Tissue Culture
(cell lines or primary cells), or mouse animal models, or zebrafish models.
Hands-on experience with
CRISPR-Cas9
genome editing, Flow Cytometry,
MACS
, and
FACS
cell sorting.
Prior international mobility or exchange programs and/or research stays abroad.
Authorship/co-authorship on publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals or publications for congresses.
Specific Requirements
Candidate Requirements
Important Note:
Please do not apply if you do not fulfill the compulsory minimum requisites.
Compulsory & Minimum Requirements
Education:
Must hold a RECENT Master's Degree (or be on track to complete it by September ) in Biomedicine, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Translational Medicine, or a highly related field.
COMPULSORY: Master degree to be obtained after 1st January **
Must not already hold a PhD degree
Academic Record:
Excellent academic marks in your Bachelor's/Degree (minimum threshold of
7.5 out of 10
).
Research Experience:
A minimum of 6 to 12 months of prior practical work experience in a laboratory setting focused on RNA Biology, Genetics, Iron Metabolism, Molecular Biology, Haematology or Neurology.
Languages:
Good professional English level (internal seminars, writing, and journal clubs are conducted entirely in English).
Soft Skills:
Excellent interpersonal skills, a strong team-player mindset, highly organized, proactive, self-motivated, and enthusiastic about scientific discovery.
Desired Skills & Pluses (Asset Requirements)
Proven hands-on experience in standard
Molecular Biology
techniques and
Biochemistry
.
Experience with
Tissue Culture
(cell lines or primary cells), or mouse animal models, or zebrafish models.
Hands-on experience with
CRISPR-Cas9
genome ed