Created in 2005 by the Generalitat de Catalunya (Government of Catalonia) and the University of Barcelona, IRB Barcelona is a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence—a seal that was awarded in 2011.

The institute is devoted to conducting research of excellence in biomedicine and to transferring results to clinical practice, thus improving people’s quality of life, while simultaneously promoting the training of outstanding researchers, technology transfer, and public communication of science. Its 28 laboratories and seven core facilities address basic questions in biology and are orientated to diseases such as cancer, metastasis, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and rare conditions.

IRB Barcelona is an international centre that hosts 400 members and 35 nationalities. It is located in the Barcelona Science Park. IRB Barcelona forms part of the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST) and the “Xarxa de Centres de Recerca de Catalunya” (CERCA).

IRB Barcelona seeks to recruit a Predoctoral student to join the lab of Dr. Toni Gabaldón (www.cgenomics.org)

He/she will work in an exciting, interactive challenging and equal opportunity team-working environment in a modern research institute, with innovative research infrastructures and core facilities. We provide an incredible training environment with world-class support at the group- and institute-level to maximize professional career development. This call is supported by an FPI fellowship associated to Project “Origin, evolution and adaptation in Candida pathogens: a genomics and transcriptomics approach (OmicsCan)” PID2021-126067NB-I00 MINISTERIO DE CIENCIA E INNOVACIÓN/ PROYECTOS DE GENERACIÓN DE CONOCIMIENTO 2021.

DUTIES: 

• Develop projects in collaboration with a Postdoc.
• Participate and present in group meetings and scientific discussions.
• Write manuscripts together with other researchers and the PIs.
• Engage in career development activities, outreach and soft-skill training.
  

Must Have – Required

The position is aimed at students who have completed one of the following options by June 2023:

• studies that lead to an official Spanish (or from another country of the European Higher Education Area) university degree in Biochemistry, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Biology or related fields and that have 300 credits (ECTS), of which at least 60 must correspond to master level.

• a degree in a non-Spanish university not adapted to the European Higher Education Area and that gives access to doctoral studies in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Physics, Medicine, Chemistry or related fields in Spain.

Desirable

• Highly motivated and collaborative person.
• Writing and verbal communication skills in English.

WORKING CONDITIONS & ENTITLEMENTS:

• Working conditions: Employed in compliance with Spanish legislation and regulations under a full-time contract. Employees receive the benefits of the Spanish Social Security system covering sickness, maternity/paternity leaves and injuries at work. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• International Environment: Nearly 100 students (almost half non-Spanish nationals) are currently working toward their PhD theses at IRB Barcelona.
• Continuous training in a high-quality environment.

HOW TO APPLY & SELECTION PROCESS:

Applications for the above opening should include a Full CV, Motivation Letter and a scanned copy of your certified academic record. This document must show the final mark and the grade reports for the required university degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Physics, Medicine, Chemistry or related fields.

• Deadline for applications: 09/10/2022

If no suitable candidate is found, the deadline will be extended.

• Number of positions available: 1

• Selection process:

• Pre-selection: Candidates are selected exclusively on merit, on the basis of their curricula. The academic grades and curriculum vitae of each applicant are evaluated, as well as recommendation letters and a motivation letter. No selection criteria for positive or negative discrimination are applied. All applications must include: a Full CV, Motivation Letter and a scanned copy of your certified academic record. This document must show the final mark and the grade reports for the required university degree in Biochemistry, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Biology or related fields.

• Interviews: Short-listed candidates will be interviewed.

• Job offer: Will be sent to the successful candidate after the interview.

Note: The strengths and weaknesses of the applications will be provided upon request.

For more information please visit our website at: www.irbbarcelona.org

Please check our Recruitment Policy.