Postdoctoral Researcher ‘Tissue Morphogenesis’

The Institute  

The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) is an international biomedical research institute of excellence, based in Barcelona, Spain, with more than 400 scientists from 44 countries. The CRG is composed by an interdisciplinary, motivated and creative scientific team which is supported both by a flexible and efficient administration and by high-end and innovative technologies. 

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The role  

The position is expected to be filled by a PhD-level candidate with experience in cell and developmental biology, mechanobiology and advanced fluorescence microscopy. In vivo methods will be employed to study the role of shape, size, and mechanical forces in tissue patterning and robust morphogenesis during early embryo development. We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with an excellent track record who is enthusiastic to work in an interdisciplinary research team at the interface of physics and biology.   

About the team  

The Ruprecht lab studies fundamental mechanisms regulating cellular morphodynamics, tissue plasticity and multicellular self-organization. The team employs an interdisciplinary approach that combines quantitative fluorescence microscopy, biophysical methods, synthetic biology approaches and in vivo model systems. Our team has recently identified that nuclear mechanosensing controls cellular mechano-plasticity in development (Venturini et al. Science 2020) and has elucidated mechanisms of developmental robustness via cellular error correction in the early embryo (Hoijman et al. Nature 2020). Our ultimate goal is to develop a mechanistic understanding how tissue form and function is robustly built and maintained by dynamic processes at the single cell level, with a focus on cellular mechano-signalling and morphodynamic plasticity. 

The research group is part of the Quantitative Cell Biology Program and Systems and Synthetic Biology Program at the CRG.

Whom would we like to hire?  

Professional experience

Must Have

• You bring experience in cell and developmental biology 

• You have expertise in fluorescence microscopy methods  

• You bring an excellent scientific track record 

Education and training

• You hold a PhD degree in biology or a related field with relevant qualifications 

Languages

• You are fluent in English, and you have excellent communication and writing skills  

Technical skills

• You bring experience in cell and developmental biology 

• You have expertise in fluorescence microscopy methods  

• You bring an excellent scientific track record 

Competences 

• You are willing to work in an interdisciplinary and collaborative research team 

• You are a highly motivated person with analytical problem-solving skills 

The Offer – Working Conditions 

• Contract duration: 1 year 

• Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales. 

• Target start date: From January 2023 

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We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environmentand welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion,sexual orientation or gender identity.

The CRG is committed to reconcile a work and family life of its employees and are offering extended vacation period and the possibility to benefit from flexible working hours.

Application Procedure

All applications must include:

All applications must be addressed to Dr. Verena Ruprecht and be submitted online through the "Apply" button below.

Selection Process  

• Pre-selection: The pre-selection process will be based on qualifications and expertise reflected on the candidates CVS. It will be merit-based. 

• Interview: Preselected candidates will be interviewed by the Hiring Manager of the position and a selection panel if required. 

• Offer Letter: Once the successful candidate is identified the People department will send a Job Offer, specifying the start day, salary, working conditions, among other important details.  

Deadline: Please submit your application by January15, 2024

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Este contrato está financiado por la Agencia Estatal de Investigación y el Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades. REFERENCIA DEL PROYECTO / AEI / 10.13039/501100011033), el DOI (Digital Object Identifier) de la Agencia: 10.13039/501100011033