Organisation/Company Instituto de Neurociencias de Castilla y León
Research Field: Pharmacological sciences, Biological sciences » Biology, Medical sciences » Medicine
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: Research Support Positions
Country: Spain
Application Deadline: 13 Mar 2025 - 00:00 (Europe/Madrid)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 35
Offer Starting Date: 1 Apr 2025
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Excellence Unit iBRAINS-IN-CyL
The Excellence Unit iBRAINS-IN-CyL was established as a strategic initiative to strengthen neuroscience research in Castilla y León, fostering scientific excellence, innovation, and knowledge transfer in brain studies. This unit is part of the Institute of Neuroscience of Castilla y León (INCyL), based at the University of Salamanca (USAL) —one of the oldest universities in Europe, with a renowned tradition of academic excellence and cutting-edge research.
iBRAINS-IN-CyL aims to understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying neurological diseases, facilitating the development of new therapies and diagnostic tools. With an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach, the unit promotes the integration of various research lines, establishing synergies with national and international groups to advance knowledge of the nervous system and its capacity for repair and neuronal plasticity.
Job Offer: Research Support Technician
The Scientific Programme 5 of the iBRAINS-INCyL project, entitled "Neuronal Plasticity and Neurorepair: from lifestyle to in vitro system", investigates the role of microglia in hippocampal neurogenesis. To achieve this, multiple experiments are conducted in parallel, including collaborations with other programmes and research groups.
The position involves obtaining, processing, and analysing biological samples that are essential for the project's progress. These samples are highly valuable and, in many cases, irreplaceable, resulting from the work of our team and collaborations with national and international groups. For this reason, it is essential to incorporate a specialised research support technician to ensure the proper development of experiments throughout their duration.
Key Responsibilities
* Genotyping of experimental animals.
* Cell cultures of neurospheres and microglia.
* Preparation of brain sections using various tomographic techniques.
* Application of immunofluorescence techniques in cell cultures and brain sections.
* Imaging using conventional epifluorescence, confocal, and structured illumination microscopy.
* Image analysis using ImageJ and DeepLearning-based tools.
* Drafting protocols and maintaining databases.
Job Conditions
* Working hours: 35 hours per week.
* Work environment: Dynamic and collaborative, within a research excellence setting.
* Gross salary: €2,109.93 per month.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Degree: A Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences-related disciplines such as Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Medicine, Biomedicine, or related fields.
Experience in cell culture, immunohistochemical techniques, genotyping, microscopy, and image analysis.
Other merits
Experience in cell cultures, immunohistochemical techniques, genotyping, microscopy, and image analysis.
Additional Information
GROSS MONTHLY SALARY (including prorated extra payments): 2.109,93 €
WORKING HOURS: Monday-Thursday: 9:00-14:00 and 16:00-18:30, Friday: 8:00-15:30
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent (non-fixed) Scientific-technical activities contract.
Work environment: Dynamic and collaborative, within a research excellence setting.
Eligibility Criteria
The selection committee will evaluate the merits documented and, if applicable, the test to be conducted according to the following scale, UP TO 100 POINTS.
Selection Process
The application period opens on 5th March and closes on 13th March. Candidates must submit their applications through the Notice Board (Tablón de anuncios) in the Electronic Office (Sede Electrónica) of the University of Salamanca.
The evaluation of candidates, which must adhere to the principles of equality, merit, and capability, will be based on the documents submitted in the applications. The decision will rely on an individualized assessment of the merits listed in this call. The selection committee, chaired by the Principal Investigator, will conduct this evaluation, with its composition detailed in Annex I of this call.
If deemed necessary by the committee, interviews will be conducted with the top three candidates who score above the threshold of 65 points in the combined evaluation of curricular merits and experience.
This contract is funded through FEDER 2021-2027 funds (Excellence Ladder CLU-2023-1-01).
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