The neurodegenerative diseases group is advertising a new Postdoctoral Researcher position.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

• PhD in Neuroscience
• Proficiency in spoken and written English (business level)

Desired:

• Fluency in Catalan and/or Spanish

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

• At least 5 years of experience working in the field of Neuroscience
• Has conducted research focused on neurochemical mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases, in particular in Parkinson’s disease
• Experience with rodent experimentation techniques
• Experience with research related to new drugs affecting dopaminergic transmission in rodent models of Parkinson’s disease
• Must have at least 5 years of experience working with animal models and knowledge of animal experimentation techniques (brain surgeries, injections and behavioral tests)
• Previous experience with processing animal samples (brain and tissue dissection, tissue sectioning by cryostat and microtome)
• Experience with and knowledge of histological laboratory techniques (e.g. stereological cell analysis, IHC, IF, confocal microscopy) and molecular techniques (ELISA, WB)
• Experience in image acquisition for IHC and IF samples
• Experience in specific software for image and data analysis (OlyVIA, Image J, GraphPad, QuPath, Adobe Illustrator…)

Desired:

• Previous experience studying how physiologically relevant levels of Tau, amyloid beta, TDP-43, and/or alpha-synuclein interact and influence Parkinson’s disease processes or pathogenesis
• Expertise with statistical methods for effective data analysis and interpretation
• Expertise with studying Tau, α-synuclein, and TDP-43 in the context of Parkinson’s disease
• Experience with developing artificial intelligence algorithms for the analysis of neuronal and glial markers

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Participation as a Postdoctoral Researcher in studying the correlation between neuromelanin and Parkinson’s disease (PD) by the use of rodents as PD models.

Labour conditions:

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: 30-07-2025

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.