POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER R2 – STEM CELLS AND AGING GROUP

Organisation / Company BIOGIPUZKOA HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE Research Field Biological sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 14 May 2025 - 23 : 59 (Europe / Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 29 Apr 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

We are looking to employ a candidate with a degree in Biomedical Sciences for a paid traineeship position in the Neuroscience Department, in the Neurodegenerative Disease team. The project will be focused on research into Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), studying the propagation mechanisms of the disease through the use of human neuron models, Drosophila melanogaster animal models, and human samples. We shall be primarily using cellular and molecular biology techniques. The role shall be performed within a cutting-edge scientific environment with a view to training the candidate so they can write their future doctoral thesis around this project.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participating in the design and execution of experiments.
• Handling and cultivating human neuron cells and Drosophila melanogaster models.
• Applying cellular and molecular biology techniques (PCR, Western Blot, immunofluorescence, etc.), in addition to imaging techniques (fluorescence and confocal microscopy).
• Analyzing experiment data and helping to write up scientific reports.
• Collaborating in the development of research for a future doctoral thesis on the subject.
• Degree in Biomedical Sciences or a similar field of study.
• Master’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences or a similar field of study, either completed or in progress.
• Excellent academic record to be eligible for future competitive contracts (>

8 points).

• Basic knowledge of cellular and molecular biology techniques.
• A good level of English, both written and spoken.
• Curiosity about science and the motivation to develop a career in research.
• An interest in research of neurodegenerative disease, particularly ALS.

PREFERRED :

• Knowledge of statistics and bioinformatics, and experience with computer tools such as Python or R.
• A disability certificate of 33% or higher is a plus.

Internal Application form(s) needed

Application Manual for Employment Offers of the Biogipuzkoa Health Research Institute_1.pdf

• TYPE OF CONTRACT (LEGAL REFERENCE) : Six-month traineeship contract, which may be extended up to 12 months
• WORK SCHEDULE : Full-time
• EXPECTED START DATE : 07-01-2025
• GROSS ANNUAL SALARY : €20,808 per year (gross)

The remuneration shall be based on the candidate’s commitment and merit, as well as how suited they are for the role. The worker must comply with the operating rules set by the Biogipuzkoa Institute in terms of commitment, duties, working hours, leave entitlements, etc.

Eligibility criteria

EVALUATION (MAXIMUM OF 100 POINTS WITHOUT AN INTERVIEW AND 125 POINTS WITH AN INTERVIEW)

Only applications that meet the ESSENTIAL competencies in the offer shall be taken into account.

• EXPERIENCE (0-30 POINTS)
• KNOWLEDGE (PROVEN) (0-20 POINTS)
• LANGUAGE SKILLS (0-20 POINTS)
• OTHER DISTINCTIONS (0-20 POINTS)
• CERTIFICATE VERIFYING A MINIMUM DISABILITY OF 33% (0-10 POINTS)

Selection process

COMPLETING THE REGISTRATION

Candidates MUST apply for the offer through the IIS Biogipuzkoa website job portal : ( ). Do not submit documents in paper form. All documents must be submitted electronically via the website.

BIOGIPUZKOA is committed to the principles of open, transparent and merit-based recruitment (OTM-R policy), in accordance with the requirements of the HRS4R seal established by the European Commission. As such, it takes responsibility for ensuring gender equality based on the actions set out in the current Gender Equality Plan.

Once the evaluation and selection have been conducted, candidates may request information on their scores, as well as the score of the selected candidate.

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