Research Support Assistant PR32/09/2026

Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid); España; On-site; PHP 1,461,000 - 1,750,000; Full time

Job summary

Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid) in Spain invites applications for a PhD position focused on mitochondrial biology in perivascular cells. The selected candidate will design, prepare and process biological samples, handle transgenic mice and perform related animal procedures.

Requirements include a degree in Biology or related fields, a master’s degree in biosciences, relevant animal research experience, transgenic colony management, and experience with Western

Qualifications

• The candidate must possess a degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Biomedicine or related fields, and a master's degree in biosciences.
• Experience in animal research with certification A-C (D preferred) and transgenic mice management is required.
• Experience with laboratory techniques such as Western blot, qPCR, IF, ELISA, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, prepare, receipt and process biological samples including transgenic mice tissues.
• Perform animal procedures such as anemia or hypoxia experiments and manage mouse colonies.
• Analyze project data using high-resolution imaging and molecular techniques.

Skills

Animal research

Transgenic mice

Statistical analysis

Laboratory techniques

Cell culture (optional)

Education

Biology/Biochemistry/Biomedicine degree

Master's degree in biological/biochemical/pharmacological/biomedical sciences

Tools

SPSS

GraphPad Prism

Job description

Organisation/Company Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid) Department Teaching and Research Staff (Personal Docente e Investigador) Research Field Biological sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 25 Sep 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 1 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 2022-T1/BMD-23992 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

PhD position available to study the role of mitochondrial biology in perivascular cells. The candidate will design, prepare, receipt and process biological samples related to the project, including cell lines and tissues from transgenic mice. The candidate will perform animal procedures related to the project such as anemia or hypoxia procedures. The candidate will manage different transgenic mouse lines, as well as the phenotyping of mice with specific cell type mitochondrial inactivation. In this line, the candidate will process and analyze project related data obtained from: High resolution microscope, high resolution fluorescent multiplexed in situ hybridization, western blot or qPCR among others.

The candidate must possess a Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Biomedicine or related, as well as a master’s degree in biological, biochemical, pharmacological, or biomedical Sciences. The candidate must accredit experience in animal research (> 6 months) with animal research certification A-C (D preferred), transgenic mouse colonies management, euthanasia, and tissue dissection and extraction. The candidate must have experience with laboratory techniques such as Westerb blot, qPCR, IF, ELISA, as well as statistical analysis expertise (SPSS, Graphpad…).

Optional but Recommended: Experience with cell culture.

Languages SPANISH Level Mother Tongue

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Additional Information

1.989,30 €/monthly gross salary

Expected end of contract: 31/10/2027