Trainee Researcher: ncRNA Biomarkers

Institut de Recerca Biomèdica de Lleida, Fundació Dr. Pifarré (IRBLleida); España; On-site; PHP 1,446,000 - 2,314,000; Full time

Job summary

Institut de Recerca Biomèdica de Lleida, Fundació Dr. Pifarré (IRBLleida) seeks a trainee researcher to join the Clinical and Molecular Phenotyping (CMP) Research Group focusing on non-coding RNAs as biomarkers in chronic diseases.

The candidate will work on RNA extraction, RT-qPCR, and transcriptomic analyses. Requirements include a strong bachelor’s record (top grades) and a Master’s in health sciences, plus English level B2.

Qualifications

• Academic record of the bachelor’s degree greater than 8 points.
• Master's degree related to the field of health sciences.
• English level B2 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Extraction and purification of RNA from human biological samples.
• RT-qPCR for quantification and validation of non-coding RNA candidates as biomarkers.
• Transcriptomic analysis using RNA-seq and differential gene expression studies.

Skills

RNA extraction

RT-qPCR

Transcriptomics

Differential expression

Bioinformatics

Biostatistics

R

Python

Teamwork

Learning aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in health sciences

Tools

R

Python

Job description

Institut de Recerca Biomèdica de Lleida, Fundació Dr. Pifarré (IRBLleida) seeks a trainee researcher to join the Clinical and Molecular Phenotyping (CMP) Research Group focusing on non-coding RNAs as biomarkers in chronic diseases.

The candidate will work on RNA extraction, RT-qPCR, and transcriptomic analyses. Requirements include a strong bachelor’s record (top grades) and a Master’s in health sciences, plus English level B2.