Research support technician 2025 / CP / 100

Euraxess; Santander; Presencial; EUR 24.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A research position at a leading university in Spain is available for a First Stage Researcher focused on the role of hypothalamic astrocytes in food intake regulation. Candidates will join a dynamic research group, conducting critical experiments and supporting laboratory management, with the opportunity to develop research skills in a collaborative environment. Applicants should have a degree in Life Sciences or Biomedicine and demonstrate experience in relevant research techniques.

Formación

• Experience with molecular/cell biology techniques required.
• Familiarity with cell culture and relevant research techniques is crucial.
• English language proficiency is essential.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct experiments related to the research project.
• Maintain and handle primary cultures and cell lines.
• Assist with laboratory organization and management.

Conocimientos

Molecular biology techniques

Cell culture

English proficiency

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

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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