Postdoctoral Researcher

Direct message the job poster from Carlos Simon Foundation for Research in Women's Health

About CARLOS SIMÓN FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH IN WOMEN’S HEALTH

At Carlos Simon Foundation, we are offering an outstanding candidate the opportunity to be a Postdoctoral Researcher in our research laboratory, based in Valencia (Spain). The applicant will join a research team investigating the impact of the endometrial microbiome in human reproduction. Our goal is to investigate the role of the endometrial microbiome in infertility and obstetric complications. The project involves the application molecular microbiology techniques as well as cell biology.

The Carlos Simon Foundation for Research in Women's Health is a non-profit organization founded and directed by Professor Carlos Simón, professor at the University of Valencia and renowned clinical researcher in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. We comprise a multidisciplinary team of more than 30 professional and work to create a world in which women's health pathologies that affect the uterus are no longer a barrier to their quality of life and reproductive desire. Our main activity is biomedical research in reproductive medicine and women's health, and the development of other initiatives aimed at improving our knowledge in the field and its application. Our organization is affiliated with the University of Valencia and the INCLIVA Health Research Institute (IIS INCLIVA), accredited by the Carlos III Health Institute, promoting educational access for our students and fostering the careers of our research team.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Contribute expertise in microbiome field, molecular and cellular biology to aid development and advancement of the research.

• Work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Provide ideas and perform research to identify new opportunities to develop studies related to the promotion and improvement of human reproduction.

• Directly work with a team of experimental scientists, maximizing employee productivity, engagement, and professional development.

• Write research papers, reports, reviews, book chapters, summaries and abstracts for scientific meetings.

• Perform the experimental procedures, related to microbiome, human tissue culture, molecular biology, etc.

• Contribute to the design and execution of laboratory experiments and to the analysis and interpretation of data.

• Attend national and international conferences to present the most relevant research results.

• Ensure excellent communication with stakeholders (e.g. project team and line management) and excellent interaction and collaboration with interfaces or external third parties and universities.

• Review working practices to ensure institution compliance.

Required skills and experience:

• Ph.D. in molecular and/or cellular biology or related field

• Previous experience working in the microbiome field, particularly in deciphering host–microbiota interactions

• Previous peer-revied papers

• Knowledge of laboratory techniques, equipment and processes and supporting practices

• Proven understanding and experience in the fields of next-generation sequencing (NGS) data processing, high-throughput data analysis

• Working experience in bioinformatics, or computational/quantitative biology field is not required but will be positively valued

• Organisation of data, protocols, and results: statistical analysis, computer literacy

• Ability to work both in a group and independently

• Ability to adapt to changing environments

• Commitment. Reliability in meeting commitments and deadlines.

• Highly organised, detail-oriented and proactive attitude with the ability to coordinate and multi-task.

• Open-mindedness that allows you to be open to exploring other points of view and/or solutions.

• Persistence. Ability to overcome adversity.

• Critical thinking.

Labor conditions:

• Salary range will depend on previous track record and suitability of the candidate for the requested profile.

What we offer:

• Participate in a research project framed within women’s health in a highly motivating team.

• Opportunity for professional and personal growth, as well as the application of knowledge working with colleagues from the same professional field.

Workplace:

Application Process:

Applications should be submitted by email to:

hr@mshareservices.es

Please include CV, cover letter, and list of 2-3 references

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research and Analyst

• Industries

  Research Services

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Carlos Simon Foundation for Research in Women's Health by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Postdoctoral Researcher” roles.

Phd Position In Computational Biophysics – Brain Lipids And Gpcrs

Phd Positions - Numerical Simulation Of Plasma Thrusters (Ref. Albator-D1-D2)

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.