Post doctoral Researcher (Infection and immunity in pediatric patients)

VHIR offers a vacant position for a post-doctoral researcher with immunological background for the Infection and Immunocompromised Pediatric Patient Research Group and related to the UNDINE H2021 grant.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

Degree or Grade in Biosciences (Biology, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Human Biology, Genetics, etc.)
Master in Biosciences (Biosciences, Biomedicine, Immunology, Genetics, Biochemistry, etc.)
PhD related with Biosciences (Biosciences, Biomedicine, Immunology, Genetics, Biochemistry, etc.)

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

Proven experience in advanced flow cytometry, panel design, equipment calibration.
Experience in manual and semi-automated western blotting.
Experience in ELISA techniques for autoantibodies determination.
Experience in Luminex multiplex assays.
Experience in cell cultures and cell isolation. Previous experience with the group or similar groups.
Ability to answer scientific questions through experimental design.
Experience in managing and coordinating a research laboratory.
Publications in scientific journals certifying the expertise.

Desired:

Experience in laboratory tests related to COVID-19.
Experience in diagnosis and/or genetic analysis of primary immunodeficiencies.
Management of anonymized patient databases.

Main responsibilities and duties:

Performance of immunological studies (wet-lab).
Participation/assistance in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentations.
Supervision of other personnel in the laboratory to coordinate research efforts for increased efficiency; participate in training of fellows, residents and students as needed.
Search of pertinent scientific literature as needed.
Assistance in ordering and procurement of supplies and equipment and with general maintenance of laboratory.
Updating of the patient databases.

Labour conditions:

Full-time position: 40h/week.
Starting date: immediate.
Gross annual salary: 25.528,97 euros
Contract: Technical and scientific activities contract linked to the project activities.

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: 15-04-2025

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.