Pre-doctoral fellow to identify the epigenetic mechanisms and biomarkers associated with neurological dysfunction in chronic HIV infection and persistent COVID-19 diseases.

IrsiCaixa AIDS Research Institute, Spain

Updated: 20 days ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 13 May 2024

10 Apr 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

IrsiCaixa AIDS Research Institute
Department

IrsiCaixa
Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology
Neurosciences » Neurophysiology
Biological sciences » Other
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

Spain
Application Deadline

13 May 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
Type of Contract

Permanent
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

39
Offer Starting Date

1 Jul 2024
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme
Reference Number

TIV_PhD Fellow_04_042024
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

Yes

Offer Description

IrsiCaixa AIDS Research Institute, located on the Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol research campus, has an opening for a Pre-doctoral position in T cell immunity and Vaccines Group to participate in the investigation of the impact that HIV and COVID-19 infections have on the central nervous system, as well as the epigenetic mechanisms involve in these pathologies.

The position is co-funded by the Càtedra de Malalties Infeccioses i Immunitat of the UVIC-UCC. In this context, the selected candidate will conduct his/her academic PhD follow-up at the UVIC-UCC.

Under the direction of the principal investigator and the associate researcher, the applicant carries out daily activities in the laboratory for the development of doctoral thesis framed in the context of the NeuroEpiCas' project.

 

Details : BSL2, BSL3 and BSL3 plus techniques for identification of epigenetic mechanisms and biomarkers validation in plasma and cerebrospinal fluid and functional in vitro experiments for testing new antiviral drugs will be the major tasks in which the predoctoral fellow will be trained. The emerging results will also be discussed and presented in meetings during the course of the PhD.


Requirements
Research Field
Biological sciences » Biology
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications
  • Bachelor in Life Sciences, a Master in Immunology or Infectious Diseases.
  • Previous experience in research in wet-laboratory
  • R-code data analysis.
  • Good organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a team and good interpersonal skills.

Specific Requirements
  • Bachelor in Life Sciences, a Master in Immunology or Infectious Diseases.
  • Previous experience in research in wet-laboratory
  • R-code data analysis.
  • Good organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a team and good interpersonal skills.

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Research Field
Biological sciences » Biology

Additional Information
Benefits
  • Dynamic and collaborative project with strong translational potential.
  • International and interdisciplinary research environment, consisting of wet scientist and data analysts.
  • State-of-the-art infrastructures and well-equipped offices/relaxing areas.
  • Sponsored training opportunities on scientific and professional soft skills (including courses on leadership, communication, scientific writing, time management, data analysis, research seminars…).
  • We foster a diverse and inclusive environment, and warmly welcome candidates of all ages, abilities, genders, nationalities, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations and gender identities.
  • Subsidized cafeteria.
  • Flexible schedule.

Eligibility criteria

Required documentshttps://www.irsicaixa.es/en/scientific-career/work-us/work-offer/predoc…

  • Academic certificate of the degree (Degree, Bachelor)
  • Academic certificate of the University Master's degree
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Academic Record
  • Cover letter
  • Contact details for references

Selection process
  • Pre-selection: evaluation of track record and CV
  • Interview: short-listed applicants will be interviewed in person or online.
  • Offered position: the job offer will be sent to the successful candidate after the interview.

Website for additional job details

https://www.irsicaixa.es/en/scientific-career/work-us/work-offer/predoctoral-re…

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
IrsiCaixa AIDS Research Institute
Country
Spain
State/Province
Barcelona
City
Badalona
Postal Code
08916
Street
Ctra. de canyet, s/n

Where to apply
E-mail

[email protected]

Contact
State/Province

Barcelona
City

Badalona
Website

https://www.irsicaixa.es/en
Street

Ctra. de Canyet, s/n
Postal Code

08916
E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED

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