Postdoctoral position / Senior Research Assistant at the Molecular Imaging for Precision Medicine Research Group

Application Deadline: 30/09/2021
Ref: PD_IM.1

The Molecular Imaging for Precision Medicine group at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) is looking for a postdoctoral researcher or senior research assistant to work on the implementation of fast pulse sequences on a benchtop NMR spectrometer for 13C hyperpolarization-enhanced NMR experiments.

The contract will be within the framework of the EU FET Open project “Benchtop NMR spectrometer for lab-on-a-chip” (https://blocproject.eu), whose objective is the development of non-invasive assays based on hyperpolarized magnetic resonance (MR) to study real-time metabolism on tissue engineered organ-on-a-chip systems.

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  Implement 1D pulse sequences on a benchtop NMR spectrometer (python)
  
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  Write SOP for the use of the spectrometer in the context of hyperpolarized NMR experiments
  
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  Run the spectrometer during hyperpolarization experiments, when needed
  
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  Train students in the use of the spectrometer, basic NMR concepts and good lab practices
  
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  Collaborate in the development of functional bioreactors for NMR studies
  
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  General lab/team duties: Participate in weekly project meetings, read lab manuscripts and contribute with ideas and constructive feedback, interact with other lab members, et
  

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  PhD in physics, chemistry, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, or similar areas
  
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  Previous experience in liquid state NMR pulse sequence implementation
  
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  Competencies and skills: Excellent communication and teamworking skills, proactivity, commitment, critical and analytical thinking
  
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  High level of English
  

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  Experience in hyperpolarization techniques such as DNP or PHIP
  
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  International experience
  
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  Experience in scientific writing (papers)
  
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  Multidisciplinary qualifications will be a plus.
  

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  Number of available positions: 1
  
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  Starting date: 16 October 2021
  
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  Working conditions:
  
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    Full time contract for up to 2 years. Competitive salary/ Salary will be commensurate with academic level and experience.
    
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    Measures to reconcile work and family life (maternity and paternity leave, flexible schedule working hours, teleworking, 23 working days of paid holidays, 9 leave days for personal matters, among others).
    
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  IBEC ensures equality of access to professional development opportunities irrespective of employment status, length at IBEC or other factors. The IBEC’s yearly training catalogue offers a wide range of training in technical and transferable skills.
  
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  Stimulating, interdisciplinary research and high-quality international scientific environment.
  
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  Induction programme to facilitate incorporation at IBEC and additional support is provided for foreigners to obtain Visa-working permit and to install in Barcelona.