Postdoc position in Spatial transcriptomics in obesity Ref. POST26107032024

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
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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

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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