Organisation/Company: Universitat de Barcelona
Research Position in Neurosciences
Research Field: Biological sciences, Neurosciences
Position: Recognised Researcher (R2), PhD Positions
Country: Spain
Application Deadline: 16 Jul 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Offer Starting Date: 1 Sep 2025
Funding: Not funded through EU Research Framework Programme
Reference Number: 150194
Research Infrastructure: No
Offer Description
Our goal is to understand the molecular mechanisms that drive cell-cell communication during cortical migration, focusing on the FLRT interaction network. We will employ multidisciplinary approaches, including cell-based assays, high-resolution mass spectrometry proteomics, and structure-based tools to target specific protein complexes in vitro and in vivo.
Qualifications
* Hold a PhD in Neurodevelopment, cancer biology, or a related field.
* Experience in molecular biology, omics techniques, and cell culture. Proteomic experience is a plus.
* Proficiency in processing tissue samples, cryostat or vibratome use, and immunofluorescence staining.
* Experience in imaging acquisition and analysis (e.g., ImageJ, Cell Profiler).
* Familiarity with omics data analysis (e.g., R, Python).
* Excellent English skills in speaking, writing, and presenting scientific data.
* Interest in working within a collaborative network.
Languages
* English: Excellent
* Spanish: Basic
* Catalan: Basic
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria: Applications will be evaluated based on CV quality, experience, and suitability for the project tasks. Minimum passing score is 70/100.
Selection process: May include an interview.
Required documentation: CV with contact details of two references, proof of PhD at the time of contract signing.
Contract Duration: 9 months, renewable until 31/12/2026.
Proposed candidates must accept the offer within 3 working days of notification.
Priority given to persons with disabilities (Law 89/2015, quota 2%).
Note: The start date is approximate; final date depends on administrative procedures.
For more information, contact Dr. Daniel del Toro at danieldeltoro@ub.edu.
Location
Department of Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitat de Barcelona, Casanova, 143, 08036 Barcelona, Spain.
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