Bachelor of Science from the Biochemistry knowledge area with expertise in biomedical research

universidad de huelva; España; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Universidad de Huelva invites applications for a First Stage Researcher (R1) in Biomedical Engineering, focusing on mechanical engineering. The role centers on in vivo and ex vivo studies, with travel to collaborating institutions in Spain.

The selected candidate will support project DGP_PIDI_2024_01054 and contribute to interdisciplinary biomedical research. Requirements include a Bachelor degree in Biochemistry, experience in animal experimentation, and good English and French language

Qualifications

• Staff from the Biochemistry knowledge area with expertise in biomedical research, capable of applying this knowledge to biomedical engineering projects, and experienced in animal experimentation, experimental disease induction, diagnostic testing, and ex vivo analysis.
• Languages ENGLISH Level Good
• Languages FRENCH Level Good

Responsibilities

• Management, monitoring, and oversight of in vivo experiments involving rodents.
• Development of experimental protocols and induction of disease models in animals.
• Performance of diagnostic follow-up assessments.
• Ex vivo analysis of biological samples.

Skills

Biomedical research

Animal experimentation

Ex vivo analysis

Education

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Job description

Organisation/Company Universidad de Huelva Department Human Resources Research Field Engineering » Mechanical engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 18 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

On 03 RD of November of 2026, the University of Huelva issues the following resolution for the recruitment of a University Graduate with foundation level degree commissioned by the Project “Mechanical stimulation in osteoporosis: in vivo and in silico study of its potential Ref: DGP_PIDI_2024_01054.”

Requirements

Research Field Engineering » Mechanical engineering Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Biochemistry

Specific Requirements

Staff from the Biochemistry knowledge area with expertise in biomedical research, capable of applying this knowledge to biomedical engineering projects, and experienced in animal experimentation, experimental disease induction, diagnostic testing, and ex vivo analysis.

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Languages FRENCH Level Good

Amount: 1.973,86 € gross, monthly including the prorated share of extra payments

Duties and responsibilities:

Management, monitoring, and oversight of in vivo experiments involving rodents. Development of experimental protocols and induction of disease models in animals. Performance of diagnostic follow-up assessments. Ex vivo analysis of biological samples.

It should be noted that the candidate will be required to travel to different collaborating institutions. The in vivo experiments associated with project DGP_PIDI_2024_01054 will be conducted at the animal facility of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital of Córdoba. In addition, the mechanical testing of ex vivo samples will be carried out at the Mechanical Engineering Laboratory of the Higher Technical School of Engineering (ETSI), University of Seville.

Selection process

• Relevant professional experience aligned with the profile and tasks to be performed: 3 points.
• Training course in laboratory animal science for research purposes, with accreditation for the following functions in rodents: (a) animal care, (b) animal euthanasia, and (c) performance of experimental procedures: 2 points.
• Specific training relevant to the profile and tasks to be performed: 3 points.
• Interview (only if the difference between the highest-scoring candidates is less than two points): 2 points.