Technical Assistance for the Biomaterials Research

4 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

Research Field

Biological sciences » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

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

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Offer Starting Date

4 Mar 2024

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

About UIC Barcelona

UIC Barcelona is home to over 8,000 students and offers 16 bachelor’s degree programmes, 26 international double degrees and a wide range of master's and postgraduate degrees, in addition to continuing education courses in different fields of knowledge. Since 1997, we have been teaching people based on academic rigour, a fulfilling university life and enriching life experiences. The UIC Barcelona team is made up of professionals who are qualified not only in the field of teaching, but also in research, management, administration, communication, services and systems. Beyond the professionalism of each individual, at UIC Barcelona you will find a young and dynamic working atmosphere.

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About your role

We are looking for a technical assistance in the area of Research for Bactericide Biomaterials  for Dentistry and Orthopaedics to undertake research under the supervision of Professor Javier Gil Mur . 

Key tasks

The technical assistance will participate research tasks, cell culture, microbiology studies and the study about the interaction’s biomaterials-cell-bacteria, and directed at contributions for the preparation of biomaterials surfaces. The in vivo study with histologies and histomorphometry will be studied.

Duties will include:

• Preparation and characterization of the biomaterials surfaces.
• Molecular and cells (mainly fibroblasts and osteoblasts) biology and microbiology (mainly biofilm) techniques.
• In vivo studies. Histology and histomorphometry.

 

The technical assistance is expected to maintain a well-organized lab notebook, develop proficiency in relevant literature in this research area, be involved in the preparation of first-and co-authored manuscripts as well as research proposals, and make presentations at professional meetings.

The position might include part-time work in other projects of relevance for biomaterials development, including some for corporate partners.

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

 

Specific Requirements

Requirements

• Biology degree.
• Official Master (Microbiology or related with biological sciences)
• Previous work for clinic analysis.

Additional Information
Benefits

The technical assistance is expected to maintain a well-organized lab notebook, develop proficiency in relevant literature in this research area, be involved in the preparation of first-and co-authored manuscripts as well as research proposals, and make presentations at professional meetings.

The position might include part-time work in other projects of relevance for biomaterials development, including some for corporate partners.

Eligibility criteria

The following aspects of the applicant's CV will be taken into account:

Professional knowledge and experience. (75%)

• Research experience abroad in the area of cell culture and microbiology will be valued (50%).
• Specific techniques (35%):   
  • Physical-chemical surface and materials bulk characterization,
  • cell culture lab and related cell and molecular characterization techniques,
  • microbiology lab and related cell and molecular characterization techniques,
  • statistical analysis,
  • specialized software.
• Proficiency in speaking and writing in English (10%). 
• Experience in industry (5%).

Competences (25%)

• To know and share the mission, vision and values of the University  (20%).
• Initiative, commitment and communication skills (20%).
• The ability to work independently and as a member of a diverse team (15%).
• Flexibility and adaptability (15%).
• The ability to supervise and guide undergraduate and graduate students in their research projects (10%).
• Management skills (10%).
• Oral and written ability in English and/or Spanish and/or Catalan (10%).

Selection process

The UIC Barcelona selection process, following that which is outlined in the European OTM-R, will be carried out in two phases: a first pre-selection phase and a second interview phase.

The PI of the project will be tasked with carrying out both phases, both the initial evaluation and the subsequent interview. He might partner with other experts inside and outside of UIC Barcelona for completing the two phases of the selection process.

The following criteria will be assessed in the initial phase:

• Curriculum vitae
• Research skills
• Teaching and supervising potential
• Interdisciplinarity of the candidate and short research proposal

Additional comments

How to apply

Applications must be submitted via email [email protected]

Required documentation:

• Letter of motivation
• Full CV.

The main means of communication during the formal process will be email. The entire selection process will be managed according to strict data protection protocol.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

Country

Spain

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Barcelona

City

Barcelona

Website

http://www.uic.es

Street

Immaculada, 22

Postal Code

08017

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED