Research Assistant

23 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

Department

Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology
Chemistry » Biochemistry
Chemistry » Structural chemistry
Computer science » Modelling tools
Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

17 Mar 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

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

No

Offer Description

The Systems Biology of Infection Laboratory (SysBioLab):

The Systems Biology of Infection Laboratory (SysBioLab) is located at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), in the Biosciences Faculty Building. The SysBioLab is dedicated to understanding bacterial pathogenesis at the system architecture level. The lab focuses on identifying and characterizing host-pathogen protein-protein complexes, elucidating their relevance to disease, and exploring their dynamic regulation during infection. We tackle these challenges through high-throughput methods combined with mathematical and modeling approaches, aiming to leverage this knowledge to design new antibiotics, especially against multi-drug resistant bacteria.

 

Position Offered:

1 Position for a Research Assistant (Full-time), versatile in both Scientific Research and Project Management.

 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

1. Conducting scientific research, developing new protocols and techniques, supporting the production of research papers/chapters, elaborating datasets, and supervising undergraduate and graduate researchers.

2. Providing administrative support, interfacing with relevant administrative offices of the University.

3. Managing projects, including the organization and development of outputs/deliverables, assisting with project documentation and expenditures, and seeking further grant opportunities.

4. Managing communications, including maintaining and updating institutional websites and social media.

 

Main Duties Include:

1. Conducting scientific research and developing new techniques in the laboratory.

2. Writing/editing scientific publications and assisting in the collection/analysis/elaboration of qualitative and quantitative data for research.

3. Providing scientific and technical assistance in the strategic and technical management of the laboratory.

4. Offering scientific, logistical, technical, and management support to the SysBioLab director.

5. Assisting in and participating in the management of academic and dissemination research projects.

 

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry » Biochemistry

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Biological sciences » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Specific Requirements

Qualifications and Requirements:

1. Creative and self-motivated personality with a keen interest in fundamental science.

2. Experience in biochemistry and/or microbiology

3. Computational biology skills (including programming languages) is a plus.

3. Strong multi-tasking ability and adept at meeting various deadlines.

4. Excellent team working skills.

5. PhD in a relevant subject area.

6. Proficient in English.

7. Documented experience in solving complex scientific problems or method development in the outlined areas.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Additional Information
Benefits

Benefits:

1. Full-time employment at SysBioLab, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB).

2. Access to UAB Campus facilities.

3. Professional training opportunities.

4. Immediate employment availability.

5. Gross salary: €2,086/month, 18 months contract.

Selection process

Application Process:

- Deadline: 15th March 2024.

- Submit a CV and motivation letter to [email protected]

- Selected candidates will be notified post-deadline and interviewed within the next 15 days.

- Decisions will be made by the end of April 2024.

Website for additional job details

https://sites.google.com/site/marctorrentburgas/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona

Country

Spain

City

Barcelona

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Cerdanyola del Vallès (Barcelona)

Website

https://sites.google.com/site/marctorrentburgas/

Street

Vall Moronta, Building C, Biosciences Faculty

STATUS: EXPIRED