Introduction to the vacant position: The Nanomalaria Group is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on the development of the new antiplasmodial compound YAT2150. The contract will be within the framework of one of the research lines of the Nanomalaria Group, whose objective is the characterization of the inhibition of protein aggregation as a novel mode of action of future antimalarial drugs.
Main tasks and responsibilities
* Perform growth inhibition assays using Plasmodium falciparum and Leishmania infantum in vitro cultures.
* Conduct RNAseq, pulldowns and cellular thermal shift assays.
* Computational analysis of genomes and of disordered protein regions.
* Analyze protein condensates formed through liquid-liquid phase separation.
* Generate knock-out P. falciparum and L. infantum lines using molecular biology approaches.
Requirements for candidates
Essential
* Degree, Master and PhD on Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacology or related fields.
* Experience in cell cultures, including the culture of parasites like Plasmodium or Leishmania.
* High proficiency in English (written and spoken).
* Ample experience in computational analysis of genomes and of disordered protein regions.
* Ample experience in Cellular and Molecular Biology techniques.
* Ample experience in microscopy-based analysis of protein condensates formed through liquid‑liquid phase separation.
* Communication, teamwork, collaboration, commitment, proactivity, integrity, critical and analytical thinking.
Advantageous
* Experience in RNAseq and cellular thermal shift assays.
We Offer
* Number of available positions: 1.
* Starting date: September 2026.
* Working conditions: Full‑time open‑ended contract due to technical and scientific activities linked to the project and budget duration. Salary commensurate with previous experience.
* Measures to reconcile work and family life (parental leave, flexible schedule working hours, 23 working days of paid holidays, 9 leave days for personal matters, among others).
How to apply
* Until June 30, 2026, an online application form is available through IBEC dedicated site: https://careers.ibecbarcelona.eu/.
* Only those applications submitted before the deadline will be evaluated.
* Reference: XF_PR.
* Contact: jobs@ibecbarcelona.eu.
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IBEC is an interdisciplinary research center focused on bioengineering and nanomedicine based in Barcelona.
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