Organisation/Company: Institut d'Investigacio Biomedica de Bellvitge (IDIBELL)
Department: RRHH
Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: PhD Positions
Country: Spain
Application Deadline: 16 Feb 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
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
Predoctoral Researcher - Nephrology Research Group
REF: 24-144_R_JC
About the research group
The Nephrology research group interest spans a broad area, ranging from immunology, renal replacement therapy, transplantation, chronic kidney disease including diabetic nephropathy, and regenerative medicine. Our research is mainly translational, collaborative and aimed to improve the care and health of patients with kidney diseases. Our ultimate goal is innovation in disease monitoring and therapy, gathering basic science with our clinical expertise, to move towards personalized medicine in Nephrology.
About the role
The mechanisms of kidney repair are critical to minimize the long-term impact of kidney damage. Our group is working in deciphering the role of kidney progenitor cells in repair and damage and studying the induction of cellular senescence as key player in fibrosis development after kidney transplantation. We also aim to enhance the reparative role of progenitor cells, which is diminished with age. These projects are conducted in collaboration with EU outstanding investigators. The student will work trying to ascertain whether senescence is limiting the repair capacity of progenitor cells.
Job requirements
1. Professional experience: Degree in Health Sciences: Medicine, Pharmacy, Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedicine, etc. Research experience will be valued.
2. Education and training: Master Degree in Health Sciences: Medicine, Pharmacy, Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedicine, etc. will be valued.
3. Technical & soft skills: Responsible, organized, methodical and team player. Person with initiative, own resources and positive attitude towards teamwork.
4. Languages: Good command of the English language. Good command of the Catalan or Spanish language.
We will value, but not required: Describe all those aspects will be a PLUS, but aren't mandatory. For example: Familiarity working under quality management systems (ISO9001). Studies, courses or knowledge that can be valued. Knowledge, courses and experience in the techniques described above will be valued.
What do we offer:
1. No. of positions: 1
2. Estimated start date: As soon as possible
3. Contract duration: 3 years
4. Estimated annual gross salary: 18.180 €
5. You will be part of a multicultural team. We have a fun loving and friendly international work environment.
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