Predoctoral Researcher for clinical and microbiological research and multiple-antibiotic-resistant...

IDIBELL is looking for Predoctoral Researcher for the evolution of opportunistic respiratory pathogens in the progression of chronic respiratory disease and transition between anatomical regions

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.

IDIBELL is located in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, south of Barcelona. It is a member of the Campus of International Excellence of the University of Barcelona (HUBc) and Research Centers of Catalonia (CERCA). In 2009, it became one of the first five Spanish research centers accredited as a health research institute by the Health Institute Carlos III. In 2015, the European Commission recognized IDIBELL with the ‘HR Excellence in Research’  award, which identifies IDIBELL as a provider and supporter of a stimulating research work environment.

About the research group

This group’s research covers various lines of clinical and microbiological research, and includes multiple-antibiotic-resistant bacterial infectious, which are a large cause of morbidity and mortality. The study of risk factors and clinical characteristics in hospital-acquired infections, as well as the knowledge of genotypes, virulence factors and mechanisms of antibiotic resistance of bacterial pathogens, are essential for controlling epidemic outbreaks due to multi-resistant bacteria.

The predoctoral student will be involved in the study of opportunistic pathogens isolated from patients with chronic respiratory disease. This molecular epidemiology project will use next generation sequencing as a tool to study the most common respiratory pathogens (WGS) and the composition of the respiratory samples (16S microbiome).

About the role

The student should be enrolled in the predoctoral program of School of Medicine Universitat de Barcelona

Job requirements

Professional experience

• Stage /practicum in a Clinical Microbiology Laboratory

Education and training

• Master Degree in Clinical Microbiolgy
• Degree in Biology

Technical skills

• Bacterial typing by PFGE
• WGS analysis of bacteria

Languages

• Good command of the English language

We will value, but not required

• Previous work in Haemophilus spp
• Knowledge on R-studio, Geneious and ink-scape
• Knowledge on the mechanisms of resistance to macrolides

Working conditions

• Nº of positions: 1
• Start date: 01/09/2021
• Contract duration: one year
• Estimated annual gross salary: salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay ranges

We provide a highly stimulating working environment with state-of-the-art infrastructures, and unique professional development opportunities.

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 (OTM-R) practices.

We offer and promote diverse and inclusive working conditions and applicants are made free from any discrimination based on age, national original, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to reconciliation of work and family life such as employees can benefit from flexible working hours.

Application

All applications must include the following:

• A motivation letter addressed to Sara Martí
• A CV including contact information
• Contact details of two referees 

Reference: 118_R1_CA

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 interview. Candidates 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 01 August 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.

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).

The project leading to this labor contract has received funding under the project code 20PNJ125, 13PRV040 and 20ACL218.