Platform Specialist

European Commission; Jaén; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The European Commission seeks a dedicated researcher for the Nuclear Imaging Platform, specializing in preclinical imaging. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team, performing experiments and managing data in an advanced facility while ensuring quality control and training others.

Formación

• Experience with PET/SPECT/CT imaging techniques preferred.
• Ability to work in SPF environments required.
• Familiarity with technical documentation and incident record-keeping.

Responsabilidades

• Performing experiments and maintaining equipment.
• Conducting procedures with research animals.
• Training and supervising researchers in imaging techniques.

Conocimientos

Experimentation

Data management

Quality control

Animal handling

Team collaboration

Educación

PhD or equivalent in a relevant scientific field

Descripción del empleo

Researcher Profile : Recognised Researcher (R2), Leading Researcher (R4), First Stage Researcher (R1), Established Researcher (R3)

Country : Spain

Type of Contract : Temporary

Job Status : Full-time

Offer Starting Date : 1 Jul 2025

Funding : Not funded by an EU programme

Research Infrastructure Staff Position : No

Offer Description

The Nuclear Imaging Platform at CIC biomaGUNE's Molecular Imaging Unit is a state-of-the-art facility specializing in preclinical nuclear imaging. The platform develops research projects and offers services to the scientific community, healthcare system, and industry. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team and collaborate closely with platform users.

Primary responsibilities include :

• Performing experiments, setting up and maintaining equipment, monitoring results, collecting data, and preparing support materials.
• Handling, caring for, and conducting procedures with research animals.
• Conducting regular quality control procedures on imaging scanners.
• Keeping detailed records of incidents and technical issues related to imaging equipment.
• Managing data and organizing backups to ensure data integrity and accessibility.
• Ordering equipment and supplies.
• Training and supervising researchers in PET / SPECT / CT / OI image acquisition, reconstruction, and analysis.
• Participating in continuous training activities.

This position requires work in a specific-pathogen-free (SPF) animal facility and areas with elevated radiation levels. The candidate must be able to work in such environments. Contract signing is subject to clearance by CIC biomaGUNE’s Health, Safety, and Security Office.

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