OPEN CALL FOR MSCA - POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP_GRENBA

European Commission; España; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research institute in Barcelona seeks a Postdoc for the Badalona Neuromuscular Research Group. The role involves directing projects on neuromuscular diseases, supervising students, and conducting cutting-edge research on Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The successful candidate will utilize a range of techniques to explore therapeutic targets and contribute to significant advancements in understanding neuromuscular disorders.

Servicios

Living allowance €5990

Mobility €710

Family allowances

Holidays

Training

Formación

• Max 8 years research experience by 10-09-2025.
• Experience in cellular/molecular biology techniques required.

Responsabilidades

• Co-direction of projects on neuromuscular diseases.
• Supervision of students at various levels.
• Writing scientific papers and disseminating results.

Conocimientos

Cellular Biology

Molecular Biology

English

Educación

Doctoral degree

Herramientas

Cell culture

qPCR

Immunocytochemistry

Microscopy

FAC sorting

Descripción del empleo

FUNDACIO INSTITUT D'INVESTIGACIO EN CIENCIES DE LA SALUT GERMANS TRIAS I PUJOL

Organisation/Company: FUNDACIO INSTITUT D'INVESTIGACIO EN CIENCIES DE LA SALUT GERMANS TRIAS I PUJOL

Research Field: Medical sciences » Health sciences

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions: Postdoc

Country: Spain

Application Deadline: 15 Jun 2025 - 12:00 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 39

Funding through EU Research Framework Programme: Horizon Europe - MSCA

Reference Number: PMPER24/00007

Relation to Research Infrastructure: No

Offer Description

The Badalona Neuromuscular Research Group (GRENBA) is a multidisciplinary team composed of basic, translational, and clinical researchers working at IGTP and the Neurology and Paediatric services at Germans Trias i Pujol University Hospital.

Our goal is to find solutions for neuromuscular disease patients, drawing on extensive clinical experience and recent patient base development. Our laboratory specializes in genetic, epigenetic, transcriptomic, and proteomic techniques to study diseases like myotonic dystrophy type I, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and glycogenosis V at the molecular level. We also generate patient-derived cellular models and test treatments in vitro, in vivo, and in patients, collaborating nationally and internationally.

The research focus for the candidate involves Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), exploring HDAC11 as a therapeutic target to reduce fibrosis, fat accumulation, inflammation, and to understand related molecular mechanisms.

Main Responsibilities

1. Co-direction of projects on neuromuscular diseases, focusing on fibroadipogenesis and muscle regeneration
2. Supervision of students at undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels
3. Securing funding via public and private calls
4. Writing scientific papers and disseminating results
5. Cell culture, transfection, toxicity, viability tests
6. Performing WB, qPCR, immunocytochemistry, microscopy, FAC sorting, metabolic studies
7. Animal experimentation with mouse models

Eligibility Criteria (MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025)

• Doctoral degree; max 8 years research experience by 10-09-2025
• Any nationality
• Mobility: must not have resided in Spain >12 months in the last 3 years
• Fluent in English
• Research achievements and publications are valued
• Experience in cellular/molecular biology techniques required
• Animal model handling experience a plus
• Experience in research project writing a plus

Languages

English: Excellent

Additional Information

Monthly contribution: Living allowance €5990, Mobility €710, Family allowances, etc. The candidate will join upon obtaining an MSCA-PF-2024 or similar fellowship. Benefits include holidays, training, and a vibrant research environment at Can Ruti Campus in Barcelona.

Selection Process

Applicants must submit a motivation letter, CV (max 2 pages), and references. Evaluation includes CV review and personal interview. Applications not meeting criteria will be excluded.

Work Location

Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain