Overview
IRB Barcelona () is a multidisciplinary research institute where scientists collaborate to address fundamental biomedical questions and unmet medical needs. The Institute hosts more than 500 members from around the world across 27 research groups. IRB Barcelona was founded in **** by the "Generalitat de Catalunya" and the University of Barcelona (UB) and is located in the Barcelona Science Park (PCB). We are a CERCA centre that forms part of the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST). The State Research Agency has awarded IRB Barcelona four consecutive Severo Ochoa "Centre of Excellence" Accreditations *****, ****, **** and ****). IRB BARCELONA endorses the Requirements and Principles of the European Charter for Researchers, the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers, and Open, Transparent, Merit-based recruitment promoted by the European Commission, and it applies Equal Opportunities policies. In December ****, IRB Barcelona was awarded the "HR Excellence in Research" logo. This recognition reflects the commitment of the Institute to the continuous improvement of its human resource policies.
Position
Group Leader position in Structural Biology.
Responsibilities
1. Join a highly multidisciplinary and collaborative institute with strong expertise in cancer and metastasis, ageing and cell reprogramming, metabolism, cell differentiation, signal transduction, and gene expression, and work at the interface of structural and computational biology, chemistry, and biology.
2. Primarily use cryo-electron microscopy to study macromolecular machines, with a strong focus on mechanistic studies, including protein–nucleic acid complexes, to reveal molecular mechanisms of biomedical relevance at atomic resolution.
3. Possess the ability to contribute to building and leading a research program and potentially contribute to the development of research infrastructure (leadership in building research teams and infrastructure will be considered an advantage).
Appointment and Collaboration
IRB Barcelona is embedded in a vibrant scientific ecosystem and maintains close collaborations with major research infrastructures such as the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) and the ALBA Synchrotron, as well as leading research centres, universities, and hospitals in Barcelona.
How to apply
1. Applications should include a CV, letter of intent, brief (2-page) research proposal, and the names and contact details of at least three referees.
2. Applications must be submitted no later than 22 May ****, quoting reference GL/***** (Structural Biology).
3. The successful candidates are expected to join in Q****** or ****, with flexibility depending on individual circumstances.
Enquiries
For informal enquiries, please contact the chair of the Search Committee Prof. Xavier Salvatella, at ******, and for details and updates on the selection process please contact the Head of People at ******.
Equal Opportunity and Ethics
IRB Barcelona endorses the European Charter for Researchers and related codes of conduct and applies Equal Opportunities policies.
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