We are seeking to hire an experienced Technician to work on the study ‘Gene therapy for Friedreich's ataxia’ (CPP/00018) awarded to the Neurogenetics Unit.
REQUIRED
- Hold a Master's or Doctorate degree in Genetics, Biology, Biomedicine, Neurosciences or similar.
- Motivation for animal experimentation and ability to work independently and in a team.
- Accreditation and demonstrable experience in the handling and characterization of animal models (mice) for neurological and/or heart diseases.
- Demonstrable experience in at least 3 of the following: molecular and cellular biology techniques: protein analysis, conventional microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy, cell cultures, RNAscope, immunocytochemistry.
- Experience with in vivo imaging systems such as echocardiography, electrocardiography, micro-CT, MRI, luminescence and fluorescence for tissues or small animal models will be valued.
- English language oral and written (B2 or similar).
- Immediate incorporation.
- Recognition by the competent bodies of the Autonomous Communities or, where applicable, the General State Administration, of a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33 per cent, or having been declared permanently and totally incapacitated in a profession other than teaching, by means of a resolution of the National Social Security Institute, provided that they have the functional capacity to perform the usual tasks of the job.
FUNCTIONS
The tasks to be carried out are those typical and general to a technician, as described in the research project ‘Gene therapy for Friedreich's ataxia’ (CPP/00018), particularly in the characterization and evaluation of a mouse model of cardiac pathology in Friedreich's ataxia, including responsibility for managing the colony of animal models with the support of other researchers involved in the project.
OFFER
- Gross annual remuneration for the position covered by this call for applications will be determined based on the candidate's experience and skills, distributed over 12 payments.
- Training modules provided by the company.
- 23 days of holiday + 5 personal days per year.
- Be part of an excellent multidisciplinary research centre with the HRS4R distinction.
- Location on the Can Ruti Campus, a leading translational research centre in the Barcelona area, in a highly stimulating scientific environment. The IGTP offers a supportive, friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For further information, please consult the institutional link.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
Interested candidates should send a cover letter explaining their interest in the position, their CV and contact details for two references by email to, indicating the reference number of the vacancy in the subject line.
APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT INCLUDE THE JOB REFERENCE IN THE SUBJECT LINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. After a preliminary selection of candidates, the most suitable ones will be interviewed.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
The deadline for submitting applications is 5 November 2025.
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