Degree Of Bachelor, Engineering, Bachelor & Master/ Mr. Juan Antonio Moreno Bravo/Higher Graduate I.

Relaciones Laborales y Recursos Humanos UMH; Alicante; Presencial; EUR 25.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Universidad Miguel Hernandez is offering a full-time position for a First Stage Researcher in Biological Sciences. This role focuses on advanced techniques in neuroscience, including microscopy and histology, supporting cutting-edge research. Ideal candidates will have degrees in biology or neuroscience and experience in research methodologies.

Formación

• Bachelor’s or equivalent in biology or related fields required.
• Master’s degree in neuroscience preferred.
• Research experience and strong skills in microscopy and histological techniques are vital.

Responsabilidades

• Perform electroporation and injections of tracers in mouse brains.
• Execute histological techniques for neuroscience research.
• Use image processing software for data analysis.

Conocimientos

Microscopy

Electroporation

Histological techniques

Image analysis

Educación

Bachelor’s or equivalent in biology, biomedicine, biotechnology

Master’s degree in neuroscience

Herramientas

Imaris

Fiji

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Universidad Miguel Hernandez is seeking a First Stage Researcher (R1) in Biological Sciences for a full-time, indefinite contract based in Spain. The position involves advanced microscopy and histological techniques related to neuroscience research.

Responsibilities

• Electroporation and injections of tracers and viral vectors in the developing cerebellum.
• Perfusion, extraction, and dissection procedures with mouse brains.
• Histological techniques, including in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry in slices and whole brains (IDISCO+).
• Confocal microscopy and 3D light-sheet microscopy.
• Use of image processing software (Imaris, Fiji) and statistical analysis for data interpretation.

Application Details

Application deadline: 14 Dec 2025, 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)

Starting date: 1 Jan 2025

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or equivalent in biology, biomedicine, biotechnology, or related fields.
• Master’s degree in neuroscience or related areas.
• Research experience related to the project (max score 80).
• Knowledge of English (score 2).
• Participation in other research projects (score 8).
• Publications in neuroscience and anatomy (score 10).
• Experience with techniques such as electroporation, histology, microscopy, and image analysis (score 40).
• Additional merits include participation in scientific congresses and dissemination activities.

Additional Information

This contract is indefinite in nature and full-time (40 hours/week).

This job is active and accepting applications.