Expert in Cardiovascular research with experience in extracorporeal circulation systems

BCNatal | Fetal Medicine Research Center is conducting a research project to develop an artificial placenta, which involves animal experimentation. We are looking for a passionate individual to work as Expert in Cardiovascular research to perform a key position.

Context:
BCNatal | Fetal Medicine Research Center, directed by Prof. Eduard Gratacós, is a multidisciplinary research centre in fetal and perinatal medicine, recognised as one of the world’s best research teams in the field.

Accredited by the Spanish government as an excellence research centre, it works to find solutions to diseases of prenatal origin. The centre is ranked among the top international research groups in maternal-fetal medicine.

BCNatal-FMRC is the research branch of the BCNatal clinical centre, providing a privileged environment for clinically applicable and translational research.

Main purpose of the job:
• Lead on the understanding on the cardiovascular adaptation, and further refinement of the extracorporeal circulation system of the artificial placenta in lamb/pig fetuses and neonates.

Application process:
Use the Talent Clue link to apply, attach your CV and a motivation letter including at least two references, which will not be contacted without your permission.

Main duties and responsibilities
• Work in close collaboration within a larger team with the main aim of understanding the CV adaptation of the fetus to the extracorporeal circulation system.
• Propose different solutions related to the extracorporeal circulation system and medication pumps for an optimal fetal hemodynamic support.
• Develop and supervise projects involving cardiovascular function and development of fetuses and neonates (i.e. hemodynamics, arteriovenous circuit blood flow, cardiac function, cardiac histological analysis)

Other tasks
• Develop documentation including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Biological sample extraction, collection and processing
• Participation in the animal experimentation procedures
• Contribution to the publication of research results in national and international journals
• Presentation of research results at national and international conferences
• Maintain accurate records and document actions taken
• Ensure prompt and efficient response to queries (daily trouble shooting), acknowledging all communication, and ensuring efficient flow of information.
• Comply with the 4Rs (reduction, reuse, recycling and recovery) and ethics involving animals in research
• Perform other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job description as requested by the Project Manager, Principal Investigator, Scientific Manager or the Chief Investigator. This job description reflects the present requirements of the post, and as duties and responsibilities change/develop, the job description will be reviewed and be subject to amendment in consultation with the post holder. The appointee will be expected to carry out any additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.

We offer you:
• You will participate in an innovative project in constant technological update.
• You will have a competitive salary according to your profile for this position.
• You will have a flexible time-table, with the support you need to conciliate and balance your personal and professional life.
• You will be part of an expert, young, dynamic, innovative and enthusiastic team united by a common purpose, to improve extreme preterm newborns prognosis.
• You will enjoy a professional work environment, which is really distinguished by our humanity and closeness. And where we take care of diversity and inclusion. Diverse viewpoints, your curiosity, bring diverse capabilities that strengthen our focus and fuel our growth.
• We are proud on offering equal opportunities and a close, welcoming environment. All people receive consideration for our vacant positions, without distinction of gender, age, race, religion, identity, sexual orientation, origin, disability or any other characteristic.

Key Profile Requirements:
The successful candidate should be educated to a degree/master/PhD in Medicine, Biomedicine or equivalent with experience as a researcher in experimental cardiovascular models. Experience working with large animals and in cardiovascular research is desirable.

They should have good organizational and time management skills. They should also have the ability to organize and prioritize a varied and demanding workload.

 
Person Specifications:

Qualifications, experience and knowledge
-Degree/master in Medicine, Biomedicine, Biology or equivalent (Essential): state in application
-PhD in Medicine, Biomedicine, Biology or equivalent (Desirable): state in the application
-Knowledge in Cardiovascular physiology and hemodynamics (Essential): state in the application + interview
-Experience in cardiovascular research (Essential): state in the application + interview
-Experience in writing scientific manuscripts (Essential): state in the application + interview
-Experience in large animals and Langendorff heart set-up (Desirable): state in the application + interview
-Coordination/management experience (Desirable): state in the application + interview
-Animal experimentation experience (2+ years) (Desirable): state in the application + interview
-International Experience (Desirable): state in the application + interview
-Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and fields (Desirable): state in the application + interview
-Experience working in the research of fetal medicine (Desirable): state in the application + interview
-Animal experimentation certification (Desirable): state in the application

Skills and abilities

-Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including accurate grammar, spelling and punctuation) (Essential): state in the application + interview
-Ability to work under pressure and manage high volumes of processing whilst working accurately and maintaining thorough attention to detail (Essential): state in the application + interview
-Ability to prioritize and organize own workload and meet time-critical schedules (Essential): Interview
-Ability to work independently and as part of a team (Essential): Interview
-Excellent report-writing skills (Essential): Interview
-Good numeracy skills with the ability to present and interpret statistics (Essential): state in the application + interview
-Good leadership and coordination skills (Essential): Interview
-Good interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise with a variety of people, including the ability to relate to staff and students in a teaching and learning context (Essential): state in the application + interview
-Ability to work confidentially and pro-actively (Essential): state in the application + interview
-Be willing and able to learn and use new systems quickly (Essential): Interview
-A flexible approach to work, including ability to take up new tasks when required (Essential): Interview

If you have any queries regarding the vacancy please contact our senior researcher, Elisenda Eixarch (eixarch@clinic.cat) For any queries on the application process, please contact our scientific manager Elisenda Bonet-Carne (elisenda.bonet@sjd.es).