Postdoc GeneDelivery

Institut Quimic Sarria (IQS) – Universitat Ramon Llull, Spain

Updated: 11 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 01 Jul 2023

23 May 2023
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Institut Quimic Sarria (IQS) – Universitat Ramon Llull
Department

Bioengineering
Research Field

Chemistry » Applied chemistry
Chemistry » Biochemistry
Chemistry » Molecular chemistry
Chemistry » Organic chemistry
Chemistry » Other
Pharmacological sciences » Clinical pharmacology
Pharmacological sciences » Pharmacy
Pharmacological sciences » Other
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country

Spain
Application Deadline

1 Jul 2023 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
Type of Contract

Permanent
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

38,5
Offer Starting Date

1 Sep 2023
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

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

No

Offer Description

The project and the team
Current treatments against brain diseases have very low efficacy due to the low permeability of most drugs across the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Our group at IQS Barcelona aims to unravel the determinants of transport across the BBB and to design new delivery systems, especially directed to brain tumors, based on chemical and genetic approaches.
Our project Creating an Orthogonal Gate to the Brain (OBGate) has recently been awarded a prestigious European Research Council Starting Grant to develop new strategies to deliver large therapeutics into the brain with unprecedented efficiency and selectivity. Within this project, you will generate gene delivery nanovehicles based on lipids, peptides, and polymers, for systemic delivery, to transfect brain endothelium or parenchymal cells with high selectivity. You will also work on the development of new stealth coatings and targeting ligands.
You’ll be part of a young, dynamic, and international team that aims to push the boundaries of knowledge and to grow and enjoy science together!
Please visit our website www.pptn.iqs.edu and contact us for more information.

Your profile
Requirements: PhD degree and experience in nanocarriers for gene delivery and polymer/lipid chemistry
Strong motivation, proactivity, and creativity.
Good social skills to work in a team. 
Excellent communication skills and fluency in English.

Fellowship details
Two years of funding with the potential of an extension to a third year.
Training opportunities on scientific and horizontal skills. Attendance to international conferences.
Space for creativity combined with mentorship and team support.
Starting date: September 2023 (flexible)

Applications are welcome until the candidate is selected
Applications should be addressed to Dr. Benjamí Oller-Salvia at [email protected] 
Please include “Postdoc GeneDelivery – Your Name” in the subject of your email 
The following documents should be combined as a single pdf with your name:

 

  • Motivation letter explaining why you would be a good fit for this position and our team.
  • Two reference letters and contact details of the referees who wrote them.
  • Curriculum Vitae including an explanation of your contribution to your main publications.

Requirements
Research Field
Biological sciences » Biological engineering
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Research Field
Biological sciences » Biology
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Research Field
Biological sciences » Other
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Requirements: PhD degree and experience in nanocarriers for gene delivery and polymer/lipid chemistry
Strong motivation, proactivity, and creativity.
Good social skills to work in a team. 
Excellent communication skills and fluency in English.


Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Research Field
Biological sciences » Biological engineeringBiological sciences » BiologyBiological sciences » Other
Years of Research Experience
4 - 10

Additional Information
Benefits

Fellowship details
Two years of funding with the potential of an extension to a third year.
Training opportunities on scientific and horizontal skills. Attendance to international conferences.
Space for creativity combined with mentorship and team support.
Starting date: September 2023 (flexible)


Selection process

Selection based on documents presented + Interviews


Website for additional job details

https://www.pptn.iqs.edu/

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Institut Quimic Sarria (IQS) – Universitat Ramon Llull
Country
Spain
State/Province
Barcelona
City
Barcelona
Postal Code
08017
Street
Via Augusta, 390
Geofield


Where to apply
E-mail

[email protected]

Contact
State/Province

Barcelona
City

Barcelona
Website

https://www.iqs.edu/en/about-iqs/work-us
Street

Vía Augusta, 390
Postal Code

08017
E-Mail

[email protected]
Phone

+34932672040

STATUS: EXPIRED

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