CALL FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT OF THE FOUNDATION FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH OF THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF GETAFE S2022/BMD -7409 EXOHEP2-CM

22 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Fundación para la Investigación Biomédica del Hospital Universitario de Getafe

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biological engineering
Medical sciences » Medicine
Pharmacological sciences » Pharmacy

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

5 Apr 2024 - 14:00 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

37,5

Offer Starting Date

22 Mar 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

S2022/BMD -7409 EXOHEP2-CM

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

No

Offer Description

At the University Hospital of Getafe and at the FIB of the University Hospital of Getafe.

The post to be filled is for Support Research Staff assigned to the Intensive Care Medicine Research Group within the framework of the grants for the implementation of R&D activity programmes between research groups of the Community of Madrid in Biomedicine 2022.  

• Performance of basic laboratory techniques (Western-blot, PCR, immuno-precipitation, immuno-histochemistry), flow cytometry.
• Tissue thinning techniques for microscopy.
• Optical and fluorescence microscopy analysis of different organs.
• Performance of various animal models of liver damage and lung damage, including that induced by mechanical ventilation and by instillation of molecules of interest.
• Isolation and characterisation of extracellular vesicles (isolation of exosomes by centrifugation systems and analysis of exosomes by 1) dynamic light scattering (DLS), nanoSight, flow cytometry and electron microscopy.
• Studies of inter-organ communication by exosomes in in vitro models (cell co-cultures, tissue sections) and in vivo models (including genetically modified mice). Performing precision tissue sections for culture.
• Assistance in cellular and humoral immunological studies in patients and animals.
• Processing of patient samples, coordination between healthcare and laboratory staff, provision of samples for Biobank.
• Development of clinical database of patients, design of protocols, interpretation of results and preparation of manuscripts.
• Learning and use of bioinformatics programmes for data analysis and biostatistical methods.
• Analysis, interpretation and communication of results in the line of research on pulmonary, hepatic and extracellular vesicles physiopathology.
• Development of protocols, and processing and recording of biological samples.
• Participation in national and international scientific congresses, training courses and programme meetings.
• Rotation of at least 3 months at the Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Gregorio Marañón to learn cellular and animal models of organ dysfunction. Teaching activity through participation in the seminars of the hospital's Research Foundation. Ordering, recording of protocols and samples.
• Weekly tutoring to review the evolution of the project.
• Availability for rotations and laboratory work at EXOHEP member institutions as well as external collaborating laboratories.

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Medical sciences » Medicine

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Pharmacological sciences » Pharmacy

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in one of the following options: Biomedicine, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Medicine, Pharmacy or similar areas.

Other skills: Word, Excel, Power Point, statistical analysis and graphics software (GraphPad, SDSS), image analysis software (Adobe Photoshop, ImageJ), flow cytometry analysis software (FlowJo, Flow Logic, Kaluza, others).

Specific Requirements

REQUIRED TO REGISTER FOR THE OFFER

• Experience in basic laboratory techniques.
• High level of English.

Specific Requirements:

• Be in possession of accreditation for the performance of experiments on animals.
• Experience in immunology, hepatology or pneumology studies, particularly in animal experimental models in these areas.
• Experience in the use and collection of information in databases.
• Experience in basic laboratory techniques.
• Experience in optical and fluorescence microscopy.
• Previous experience in the analysis of cell populations.
• Experience in studies on extracellular vesicles.
• Experience in culturing cell lines and precision tissue sections.
• Previous experience in translational research projects on patients and clinical database.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability and experience in management of laboratory material and equipment.     

 

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Languages

SPANISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Benefits

The gross salary will be the one established by the collective agreement of the Group of Companies of the Biomedical Research Foundations of the Health Institutions attached to the Madrid Health Service (SERMAS) for the category Area 2, Group 2, Senior Graduate.

The contract will last until the financing received for this purpose is consummated (estimated at 31 December 2026).

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must submit the following documentation:

• Curriculum Vitae.
• Photocopy of the required qualifications.

Interested parties must submit their applications through 2 channels (if only one of the following channels is used, the application will not be counted as received):

• to the following e-mail address [email protected] indicating contact telephone number, and
• through the Madri+d job portal https://mcyt.educa.madrid.org/empleo/ofertas-destacadas/

The submission of the application implies acceptance of the terms and conditions of the call for applications.

 

Selection process

Applications that meet the requirements and are within the deadline of the call will be examined by an Evaluation Commission composed of:

• A representative of the HUG (Head of the Medical Directorate) or person delegated by him/her.
• A representative of the Scientific Commission of the HUG (President) or person delegated by him/her.
• A representative of the EMU (Vice Rectorate) or person delegated by him/her.
• The head of the Research Group or person delegated by him/her.

A curriculum vitae will be assessed (60%) and a personal interview will be carried out (40%).

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Fundación Investigación Biomédica Hospital Universitario de Getafe

Country

Spain

State/Province

Madrid

City

Getafe

Postal Code

28905

Street

Carretera de Toledo, Km. 12,500

Where to apply

Website

https://iisgetafe.es/la-fundacion/convocatorias-empleo/

Contact

State/Province

Madrid

City

Getafe

Website

http://iisgetafe.es/la-fundacion/
https://mcyt.educa.madrid.org/empleo/ofertas-destacadas/

Street

Carretera de Toledo, Km. 12,500

Postal Code

28905

E-Mail

[email protected]

Phone

916839360

STATUS: EXPIRED