Postdoc Positions

Reference Number: UP001121

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

NeuTransPsy

The main objective of the postdoctoral researcher will be to carry out biochemical and molecular as well as histological studies of cell cultures and post-mortem samples of models of psychiatric disorders with a neuro-immune focus.

The main tasks will be:

1. To perform cell culture models of psychiatric disorders.
2. Perform histological and advanced confocal microscopy studies of brain tissue or fixed cultures.
3. Participate in team meetings and with the supervisor.
4. Perform complex analyses of rodent behaviour by viewing videos and recordings (without manipulation).
5. Perform complex statistical analyses and write their interpretation as well as make scientific reports.

The supervisor and principal investigator will be Albert Giralt, PhD. And the project will be carried out in the Neural plasticity in neurological and neuropsychiatric diseases lab in the Medical School of the University of Barcelona.

Where to apply

https://t.ly/3lLl8

Requirements

Research Field: Neurosciences

Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in molecular techniques
• Knowledge and experience in biochemical techniques
• Knowledge and experience in histological and microscopy techniques
• Knowledge and experience in mouse behavior analysis

Specific Requirements

Although it is not mandatory, some indexed publication (scientific article within the field of the subject) will be positively valued.

Languages:

• English: Excellent
• Spanish: Mother Tongue

Research Field: Neurosciences

Additional Information

Benefits

A full-time work contract (37.5 hrs/week).

6.900.,000€ (2.300€ x 3 month)

Eligibility criteria

• CV suitability for the job (maximum 35)
• Doctorate in the specialty (maximum 15)
• Letter of motivation (maximum 5)
• Experience in the field (maximum 25)
• Other criteria based on specific merits (maximum 20)

Selection process

The specific committee will agree upon an award proposal and draw up a prioritized shortlist of candidates who have achieved a minimum of 50 points or declare the call for applications null and void if none of the applicants reach the minimum score.

The award proposal will be published in the UB's electronic office and must include the total scores of the candidates that have received a total of at least 50 points.

Application Process

According to the specific requirements and selection criteria, the candidates are expected to provide at least the following documents:

• Application form
• Full CV
• Motivation letter
• Document of absence of conflict of interest (DACI) in the case that the financing of the recruitment be with PRTR funds

Additional comments

The candidate proposed for hiring must accept the job offer within 3 working days from the date of notification of the selection.

Be aware that the starting date sets in this offer is an estimate date. The official starting date will depend on the time necessary for administration to prepare the labour contract and present the necessary documents for the selected candidate to be hired.

Priority will be given to people with disabilities (Law 89/2015 of June 2, reserve of quota 2% in favour of people with disabilities in companies of 50 or more people).

Website for additional job details: https://t.ly/CVaBq

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available: 1

Company/Institute: Department of biomedicine. Faculty of Medicine

Country: Spain

State/Province: Barcelona

City: Barcelona

Postal Code: 08036

Street: Casanova, 143

Contact

City: Barcelona

Website: https://www.ub.edu

Street: Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 585

Postal Code: 08007

E-Mail: oagclinic@ub.edu