Senior Research Technician Junior For The Metabolic Pathophysiology Group

Research Field : Other

Researcher Profile : Other Profession Positions Research Support Positions

Country : Spain

Application Deadline : 1 Apr 2025 - 14 : 00 (Europe / Madrid)

Type of Contract : Temporary

Job Status : Full-time

Offer Starting Date : 17 Mar 2025

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

The selected person will join the research line Deciphering the role of metabolism and oxidative stress in the origin and development of age-related pathologies, with special emphasis on neurodegenerative diseases within the Metabolic Pathophysiology Research Group as a senior junior research technician and will carry out tasks related to the research project PV10198 "from gfap mutations in astrocytes to neurodegeneration : exploring a lipid-protein oxidation pathway", a project funded by the "La Caixa" Foundation with project code HR21-00259.

Some of the tasks they will do are :

• Generation of lipidomics datasets in relevant biological samples of Alexander's disease (cell cultures and brain organoids).
• Functional characterization based on lipidomics of cell cultures and organoids through metabolic reconstruction.
• Identification of key metabolic pathways in collaboration with project partners.

Knowledge

• Specific training in biological sample management.
• Specific training in management and organization of laboratory resources.

Experience

• Experience in molecular biology techniques (PCR, Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry, etc.).
• Experience in clinical research projects.
• Experience in laboratory work.
• Scientific publications in the field of lipidomics and neurodegenerative diseases.

Competences

• Ability to manage and organize laboratory resources.
• Ability to work in a team.

Specific Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or related disciplines.
• Experience in liquid and gas chromatography techniques, coupled with mass spectrometry.
• Expertise in metabolomic and lipidomic analyses based on mass spectrometry.
• Experience in the use of specific software for the processing and analysis of omics data (Metaboanalyst, Metlin, R-studio, etc.).
• Expertise in extracting, preparing, and processing samples for lipidomic analysis.

These requirements must be met at the beginning of the contract.

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Additional Information

Indefinite contract for scientific and technical activities, in accordance with the provisions of Article 23 of Law 17 / 2022, of 5 September, amending Law 14 / 2011, of 1 June, on Science, Technology and Innovation.

The amount granted to finance personnel costs is €14,810.02 during the term of the project.

Duration of the contract : The project work programme provides for staff costs to be developed over approximately 6 months.

Eligibility criteria

Academic curriculum and complementary training - 32 points

• Specific training in biological sample management : 16 points
• Specific training in management and organization of laboratory resources : 16 points

Accredited professional experience - 48 points

• Experience in molecular biology techniques (PCR, Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry, etc.) : 12 points
• Experience in clinical research projects : 12 points
• Experience in laboratory work : 12 points
• Scientific publications in the field of lipidomics and neurodegenerative diseases : 12 points

Competency test or interview - 20 points

Criteria subject to value judgment will be assessed according to the interview conducted.

Selection process

Selection calendar for the reference 015-25 process :

• Publication and dissemination of the offer : IRBLleida website, Euraxess, social networks, other employment websites.
• Sending CVs to the Selection Committee.
• Holding of the Selection Committee : Interview with pre-selected candidates.
• Approximate start of the contract : Immediate.

Additional comments

We offer a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure and complementary training for all profiles. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available : 1

Country : Spain