Research support assistant 2025 / CP / 084

Euraxess; Vigo; Presencial; EUR 25.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research institution in Spain is seeking a First Stage Researcher in Biological Sciences, focusing on laboratory animal science. The role involves animal care, maintenance of facilities, and supporting research activities. Candidates should have a background in life and health sciences and experience in animal experimentation. This full-time position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to research and innovation in a collaborative environment.

Formación

• Qualification in life and health sciences preferred.
• Experience in developing animal models in rodents and fish.
• Specialised training in animal experimentation required.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain, care for, and euthanize animals, including R&D procedures.
• General maintenance of the animal facility.
• Train researchers in using scientific and technical equipment.

Conocimientos

Teamwork

Initiative

Basic English proficiency

Computer skills

Educación

High School diploma in life and health sciences

Advanced vocational training certificate (ASVTC)

Herramientas

Animal management software (e.g., Anibio)

Descripción del empleo

Biological sciences » Laboratory animal science

Organisation / Company : University of A Coruña

Research Field : Biological sciences » Laboratory animal science

Researcher Profile : First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions : Undergraduate Positions

Country : Spain

Type of Contract : Permanent

Job Status : Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - ERC

Reference Number : 2025 / CP / 084

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

a) Tasks to be performed :

• Maintenance, care, and euthanasia of animals (categories A and B of Order ECC / 566 / 2015), including R&D procedures (category C).
• General maintenance of the animal facility (cleaning, stock control, storage).
• Participation in implementing new equipment and infrastructure, and developing standardised work protocols for the animal facility and CICA.
• Technical support in handling, maintenance, and management of scientific-technical equipment and infrastructures.
• Training researchers in using scientific and technical equipment and providing support.
• Coordination of the use of the animal facility and equipment during seminars, congresses, and workshops.

Research Field : Biological sciences » Laboratory animal science

Specific Requirements

• Qualification : High School, BUP, FP2, Advanced vocational training certificate (ASVTC), preferably related to life and health sciences.
• Experience in developing animal models in rodents and fish.
• Specialised training in animal experimentation and related fields.
• Possession or ability to obtain accreditation for animal experimentation functions (categories A, B, C of Order ECC / 566 / 2015).
• Experience and training in scientific equipment and techniques.
• Basic English proficiency.
• Computer skills at user level; experience with animal management software (e.g., Anibio).
• Ability to work in a team, responsibility, and initiative.

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria include academic qualifications in life and health sciences, experience in animal models and care, specific training in animal experimentation, computer skills, and English proficiency. The selection involves scoring based on criteria, merit, and a personal interview. Applications are to be submitted online within five days of the call publication, including a CV formatted as specified and supporting documentation.

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