Research support technician 2025 / CP / 100

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

Descripción de la vacante

Euraxess recherche un chercheur au stade précoce pour rejoindre l'Université de La Corogne. Ce poste à temps plein sera axé sur l'étude des astrocytes hypothalamiques et inclura l'exécution d'expériences et la gestion de la culture cellulaire. Les candidats doivent avoir un diplôme en sciences de la vie et une expérience pertinente en biologie moléculaire.

Formación

• Nécessite un diplôme en sciences de la vie ou équivalent.
• Expérience avec des techniques de biologie moléculaire et de culture cellulaire.
• Proficiency in English required.

Responsabilidades

• Rejoindre le groupe FeMC et réaliser des expériences liées au projet de recherche.
• Maintenance et gestion de cultures cellulaires, utilisation de diverses techniques de laboratoire.

Conocimientos

Techniques de biologie moléculaire

Travail de culture cellulaire

Techniques de clonage

Proficience en anglais

Educación

Diplôme en sciences de la vie / biomédecine

Descripción del empleo

Organisation / Company : University of A Coruña

Research Field : Biological sciences

Researcher Profile : First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions : Bachelor Positions

Country : Spain

Type of Contract : Permanent

Job Status : Full-time

Offer Starting Date : 1 Sep 2025

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? No

Reference Number : 2025 / CP / 100

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

Offer Description

Research line / Scientific-technical services : Role of hypothalamic astrocytes in the regulation of food intake.

Working hours : Monday to Friday, from 9 : 30 a.m. to 2 : 00 p.m. and from 3 : 00 p.m. to 5 : 30 p.m. (35 hours per week).

This contract is funded through the “BERCE PROGRAM FOR BENEFICIARIES OF RAMÓN Y CAJAL GRANTS.”

The main tasks include :

• Joining the FeMC group (“Feeding Circuits and Cancer Mechanisms”) at CICA, under the supervision of Principal Investigator Dr. Luis Varela Fernández.
• Conducting experiments related to the research project and supporting laboratory organization and management.

Specific responsibilities :

• Maintenance and handling of primary cultures and cell lines, preparation of culture media, and storage of cell stocks in liquid nitrogen.
• Performing cell growth, viability, migration, and invasion assays using various inhibitors and drugs.
• Using cloning, mutagenesis, transfection / infection, bacterial transformation techniques, and gene silencing methods (siRNA, shRNA, CRISPR) or overexpression.

Additional duties include assisting with orders, stock maintenance, reagent and material management, and database creation and maintenance.

Note : The contract duration is expected from 01 / 09 / 2025 to 30 / 04 / 2026 due to grant funding limitations.

Qualifications : Degree, licentiate, or equivalent in Life Sciences / Biomedicine.

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria include academic qualifications, experience with molecular / cell biology techniques, cell culture experience, research grants or awards, research stays or contracts over 6 months, English language proficiency, and personal interview performance.

Applicants must submit a CV structured according to the specified criteria, including detailed task descriptions and durations, with all supporting documents in a single PDF.

Application process : Submit applications via the UDC online service, including required documents, with a deadline five working days after the call publication.

Support documentation required includes a copy of ID or passport, degree certificate (apostilled or legalized), CV, and a declaration of meeting the call requirements.

For international candidates, contact for application instructions.

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