Research support technician 2025 / CP / 100

EURAXESS Czech Republic; Andosilla; Presencial; EUR 25.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading university in Spain is seeking a First Stage Researcher in Biological Sciences to join a research group focused on the role of hypothalamic astrocytes in food intake regulation. This full-time, permanent role involves conducting experiments, maintaining cultures, and contributing to laboratory management. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Life Sciences/Biomedicine and relevant research experience.

Formación

• Qualifications include a degree, licentiate, or equivalent in Life Sciences/Biomedicine.
• Experience with molecular/cell biology techniques and cell culture preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct experiments related to hypothalamic astrocytes and food intake.
• Maintain primary cultures, prepare culture media, perform cell assays.
• Assist with laboratory organization and management.

Educación

Degree in Life Sciences/Biomedicine

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

Grant / funding reference : Berce / 2024-2028 / Luis Varela

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 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 maintenance 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, gene silencing (siRNA, shRNA, CRISPR), or overexpression techniques.
• Assisting with orders, stock management, reagent creation, database maintenance.

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

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

Additional Information

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

The selection process involves scoring based on these criteria, with a threshold of 60 points for proceeding to interviews.

Application process : Submit via UDC online services, including required documents and a detailed CV.

Deadline : 5 working days after publication on the UDC bulletin board.

Supporting documents include ID / passport, degree certificate, CV, and a declaration of eligibility.

For international candidates, contact for application instructions.

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