Postdoc: Fluorogenic Enzyme Sensors & Imaging Research

Somma; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

IBEC in Barcelona seeks a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to manage the research group laboratory and establish research on fluorogenic enzyme sensors for fluorescence microscopy. This role supports IBEC's aim to reveal disease mechanisms through imaging tools and chemical probes.

You will lead experiments, supervise junior lab members, develop live-cell imaging protocols, and disseminate findings at international conferences and in publications.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in Chemical Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, or related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in biochemistry, molecular biology, and/or synthetic chemistry techniques.
• Scientific communication in English; ability to work and communicate in an interdisciplinary environment; time management; collaboration.
• Strong interest in research management and cutting‑edge chemical biology research.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory management: help the set‑up of equipment and research protocols, and assist in training and mentoring junior lab members
• Fluorogenic sensor development: construct fluorescence-based tools through peptide synthesis and protein semi-synthesis
• Enzyme assay development: investigate enzyme activity in vitro using purified recombinant proteins
• Live cell imaging: establish protocols for spatiotemporal tracking of enzyme activity in cell culture
• Outreach: disseminate research findings at international conferences and through publications

Skills

Biochemistry

Molecular biology

Synthetic chemistry

English

Research management

Education

PhD in Chemical Biology/Biochemistry/Biophysics

Job description

IBEC in Barcelona seeks a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to manage the research group laboratory and establish research on fluorogenic enzyme sensors for fluorescence microscopy. This role supports IBEC's aim to reveal disease mechanisms through imaging tools and chemical probes.

You will lead experiments, supervise junior lab members, develop live-cell imaging protocols, and disseminate findings at international conferences and in publications.