Postdoc position in Spatial transcriptomics in obesity Ref. POST26107032024

Universitat de Barcelona


7 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company
Universitat de Barcelona
Department
Physiological Sciences- Biophysics Unit
Research Field
Biological sciences » Nutritional sciences
Other
Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country
Spain
Application Deadline
21 Mar 2024 – 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Hours Per Week
37,5 hours
Offer Starting Date
8 Mar 2024
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Reference Number
Pfizer Global Grants, ID #76587213
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

We are seeking a candidate to join our team for the project entitled “Understanding hypertrophic adiposity in children through single-cell spatial transcriptomics”. The main objective is elucidate the potential mechanisms that drive hypertrophic fat mass expansion in the context of childhood obesity, through combining human samples and animal models.

The candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing various research tasks: Designing and executing experiments, employing specialized techniques, analysing data, or producing well-crafted articles.

The candidate will develop the project with some freedom and autonomously. Strong interest in building an independent career is encouraged and valued. Proof of having previous independent funding for young post-docs will be extremely valued.

Requirements

Research Field
Biological sciences
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Training and experience in:

  • Strong background in human nutrition
  • Primary culture of human and mouse adipocytes and pre-adipocytes

Experience in spatial transcriptomics, with strong emphasis on adipose tissue.

Specific Requirements

PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biomedicine or equivalent

Additional training and research related to the following will be highly valued:

Proficient in speaking and writing in Spanish: The candidate will closely work with surgeons and nurses at the surgery department and eventually with patient’s family.

Languages
SPANISH
Level
Excellent

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Good

Research Field
Biological sciences
Years of Research Experience
4 – 10

Internal Application form(s) needed
Model de sol·licitud Pfizer 7.03.2024.pdf
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Additional Information
Benefits

Gross salary per year: 25.200 €

Selection process

CV assessment (maximum 50 points)

  • Specialized PhD (30 points), generic Ph.D (10 points)
  • Publications in the research field and related areas (15 points)
  • Additional training (5 points)

Research experience (Maximum 40 points)

  • Years of experience in the field 4 or more (10 points). Less than 4 (5points)
  • Previous experience and training in the area of obesity (30 points).

Motivation letter (maximum 10 points)

Additional comments

Priority will be given to people with disabilities (Law 89/2015 of June 2, reserve of quota 2% in favour of people with disabilities in companies of 50 or more people).

Website for additional job details
https://seu.ub.edu/ofertaPublicaCategoriaPublic/listPublicacionsAmbCategoria?ca…

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Universitat de Barcelona
Country
Spain
State/Province
Barcelona
City
L’Hospitalet de Llobregat
Postal Code
08907
Street
C/ Feixa Llarga, s/n Pavelló de Govern
Geofield

Where to apply

Website
https://www.ub.edu/eadministracio/IG.html

Contact

State/Province
Barcelona
City
L’Hospitalet de Llobregat
Street
C/Feixa Llarga s/n Pavelló de Govern
Postal Code
08907
E-Mail
[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED

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