Postdoctoral researcher in cardiac regeneration/repair

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Hospitalet De Llobregat L, CATALUNA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 12 Dec 2021

Reference: 209_R2_AR

IDIBELL is looking for a Postdoctoral researcher in cardiac regeneration/repair to join the laboratory of Angel Raya

About the research group

The successful candidate will join the Stem Cell Potency group lead by Prof. Angel Raya. Research in Raya’s group aims at understanding the tissue, cellular and molecular mechanisms that determine the regenerative response in certain species of vertebrates, as well as the genetic and epigenetic mechanisms that control cellular reprogramming.

About the role

The candidate will investigate the link between extracellular matrix properties and heart regeneration competence in adult zebrafish.

Job requirements

Professional experience

  • Strong background in zebrafish research
  • Strong background in heart regeneration models

Education and training

  • PhD in Health Sciences: Medicine, Pharmacy, Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedicine, etc.

Technical skills 

  • Project planning, analytical and critical thinking, ethics and integrity, leadership, information seeking and management.

Languages

  •  Good command of the English language

What do we offer

  • Nº of positions: 1
  • Start date: 1/01/2021
  • Contract duration: 6 months
  • Estimated annual gross salary: it is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay ranges.
  • You will be part of a multicultural team. We have a fun loving and friendly international work environment.
  • Flexible working schedule - We know you have a life outside of work and we will work with you to make sure it's kept that way.
  • Benefits of constant training are offered.
  • We offer and promote diverse and inclusive conditions. Applicants are made free from any discrimination.

Application

All applications must include the following:

  • A CV including contact information
  • Contact details of two referees

Selection process

  • Pre-selection: The pre-selection process will consist on an eligibility check based on qualifications and expertise reflected on the candidate's CV.
  • Interview: Best positioned, pre-selected candidates may be called to arrange an interviewCandidates will be interviewed by the hiring manager and an ad hoc selection panel.
  • Formal offer letter: Once identified, the People Management Unit will send a job offer to the successful candidate indicating start date, salary, working conditions, and any additional relevant details.

Deadline: Please submit your application by 12 December 2021.

Data protection notice

IDIBELL ensures that applicants’ personal data are processed as required by the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Spanish Law 3/2018 on Data Protection. Personal data is processed solely for the purpose of the selection procedure.

Our institute

IDIBELL is a research center that integrates the biomedical research of the Bellvitge University Hospital (HUB), the Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO), and the University of Barcelona in the Bellvitge Campus (UB), and the Viladecans Hospital (HV). The research focuses of IDIBELL are cancer, neuroscience, translational medicine and regenerative medicine. Research, innovation and society are the pivots on which researchers work every day in order to improve the quality of life of citizens.

Observations

The 'HR Excellence in Research'  award represents IDIBELL’s commitment to the implementation of Human Resources policies, which oversee the attracting and development of talent in an open, transparent, and based on personal merit, in alignment with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers  and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment Researchers  (Charter and Code).

IDIBELL is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the implementation of open, transparent and merit-based recruitment (OTMR).