2025-2026_1_184 - A post-doctoral contract in the field of pathological calcification.

European Commission; España; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research institution in Spain is seeking a post-doctoral researcher to work on projects related to pathological calcification. The ideal candidate will manage and design scientific studies, and critically analyze findings. A PhD in a related field and relevant experience in drug development and in vivo studies are required. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative treatment therapies.

Formación

• C1 level in Catalan and B2 level in English required.
• More than five years of experience in related research.
• Proven experience in drug discovery and development projects.

Responsabilidades

• Managing and leading scientific development for projects.
• Designing new scientific studies to attain project goals.
• Critically analysing findings and circulating reports.

Conocimientos

Animal experimentation training

Research linked to pathological calcifications

Drug development project management

In vivo studies experience

Educación

PhD in a related field

Degree in Chemistry

Descripción del empleo

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Organisation/Company Universitat de les Illes Balears Research Field Chemistry » Analytical chemistry Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 2 Sep 2025 - 23:55 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 15 Oct 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 2025-2026_1_187 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The UIB Renal Lithiasis and Pathological Calcification Research Group is seeking a post-doctoral researcher to undertake research tasks within the framework of different projects focused on pathological calcification and, more specifically, new treatment therapies. The successful candidate will undertake the following tasks:
- Managing and leading scientific development for projects in the research group
- Designing and planning new scientific studies (in vitro and in vivo) to attain the goals on the different projects
- Critically analysing and circulating findings (writing final reports, conference papers, scientific articles, etc.)
- Taking part in in vitro and in vivo studies included in the projects.

PI: Dr. Miguel David Ferrer Reynés

Funding body: Fundació Universitat-Empresa de les Illes Balears

Institution: Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) / University of the Balearic Islands (UIB)

A Degree in Chemistry and a PhD in a related field.

Specific Requirements

- Having completed specific training in animal experimentation, functions C (undertaking procedures) and D (project design and procedures) included in Royal Decree 53/2013 that sets out the core protection standards for lab animals
- Having written publications related to pathological calcification.

Language requeriments

- C1 Catalan
- B2 English.

Prior experience
- Proven experience (over five years) in research linked to pathological calcifications and in vivo studies in rat models
of vascular calcification
- Proven experience in drug development project management
- Work experience at biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies
- Work experience on drug discovery and development projects
- Letters of reference.

Years of Research Experience 4 - 10

Internal Application form(s) needed

National Social Security Insurance (Public Health Insurance)

Planned end date of the tasks subject to the contract: Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Eligibility criteria

• Curricular merits in the field (max. 40 points).
• Qualifications in the specialist area (max. 20 points), other (max. 5 points).
• Video curriculum and, if applicable, personal interview (max. 20 points).
• Experience in the field (max. 15 points). E.g.: > 3 years (10 points), < 3 years (5 points).
• Other merits (max. +5 points). E.g.: recommendation letters.
Eligibility threshold: 60 points.

Candidates who hold the qualification corresponding to the required category in the job offer with a non-EU degree, if selected, must present a certificate of equivalence of their non-EU qualification to a European qualification, or proof of having applied for this equivalence, in order to proceed with their hiring. The equivalence can be requested from the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities of Spain (see https://www.universidades.gob.es/equivalencia-de-titulo-extranjero-de-educacion-superior-a-nivel-academico-de-grado-o-master-universitario-oficial-segun-rd-889-2022-de-18-de-octubre/ ).

In accordance with article 8 of the REGULATORY AGREEMENT 145140 of 15th June 2022 that approves the regulation governing the recruitment of research staff under chapter 6 allocation of the university budget, as well as technical or operational research staff.

Selection comitee

i. The relevant Pro-Vice-Chancellor for research (or delegated representative) as chair.
ii. The supervisor (or delegated representative).
iii. The members of the Research Area Assessment Committee (CARAI).
iv. One or more expert members in the topic pertaining to the recruitment and chosen by the chair of the committee, where applicable.
v. The head of FORHU (or delegated representative), as secretary, who may speak but not vote.

Additional comments

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Universitat de les Illes Balears / University of the Balearic Islands Country Spain Geofield