Specialisation: animal models, animal handling, cell culture and molecular biology.

Supervisors: Dr. Anna Duarri

Research topic: Animal models for retinal degenerative diseases.

We are seeking a talented and motivated technician to join a research team led by Dr. Anna Duarri at the Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR)

https://vhir.vallhebron.com/ca/recerca/oftalmologia

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work retinal diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa or age-related macular degeneration using animal models and developing therapies.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

• Master's degree in Life Sciences (e.g., Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences)
• Certification in Animal Experimentation

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

• Experience with small laboratory animals
• Ophthalmological techniques will be positively valued
• Experience in ophthalmological techniques will be positively considered

Desired:

• Cell culture experience
• Communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English
• Interest in learning, able to work independently, critical thinking
• Good computer skills and basic knowledge of bioinformatics and statistical analysis
• Teamwork, proactivity (ability to work independently when necessary), and well-organised and responsible person at work

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Work with animal models, animal surgery, and in vivo monitoring related to ophthalmology
• Basic laboratory techniques and cell culture
• Report preparation

Labour conditions:

• 40h/week (full-time)
• Gross annual salary: 21.501,59€
• Contract length: 1 year (linked to the project)

What can we offer?

• Incorporation to Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops the biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the biggest hospital of Barcelona and the largest of Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).
• A scientific environment of excellence, highly dynamic, where high-end biomedical projects are continuously developed.
• Continuous learning and a wide range of responsibilities within a stimulating work environment.
• Individual training opportunities.
• Flexible working hours.
• 23 days of holidays + 9 personal days.
• Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining checks, health insurance, transportation and more)
• Corporate Benefits: platform through which you can obtain significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports... among many others.
• Healthy Offering: choose from a variety of wellbeing focused activities to be the healthiest you.

Deadline to apply: 10-04-2025

VHIR embraces Equality and Diversity. As reflected in our values we work toward ensuring inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training, and management for all staff within the organization, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or ethnicity.