Institut Quimic Sarria (IQS) – Universitat Ramon Llull
Organisation/Company: Institut Quimic Sarria (IQS) – Universitat Ramon Llull
Department: Bioengineering
Research Field: Biological sciences » Biological engineering, Biological sciences » Other, Chemistry » Biochemistry
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions: Postdoc Positions
Country: Spain
Application Deadline: 30 Apr 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
Type of Contract: Permanent
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 38.5
Offer Starting Date: 1 Jun 2025
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - ERC
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
We are seeking a postdoctoral candidate passionate about synthetic and cell biology to join our dynamic ChemSynBio team at IQS School of Engineering - Ramon Llull University in Barcelona!
Group
At ChemSynBio ( www.chemsynbio.iqs.edu ), we harness chemical and synthetic biology to create biotherapeutics and biomedical tools, especially to treat brain diseases and to understand brain transport. We aim to conduct groundbreaking research and to grow together!
Project
Current treatments against brain diseases have very low efficacy due to the incapacity of most drugs to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Our project OBGate, funded by the prestigious European Research Council, aims to understand receptor-mediated transport across the BBB and to develop new strategies to deliver large therapeutics into the brain with unprecedented efficiency and selectivity. In your project, you will 1. design proteins that will be expressed in brain endothelial cells to improve brain transport, and 2. adapt BBB cell-based models for the high throughput screening of these proteins. The project is in collaboration with Prof. David Baker’s laboratory (Nobel laureate in chemistry 2024).
Tasks
* Implement high-throughput screening BBB cell-based models.
* Apply protein engineering, synthetic biology & bioinformatics to boost the project.
* Closely collaborate with other researchers working on the project and the group.
* Contribute to an inspiring atmosphere and engage in team activities.
* Training, student supervision, and preparing scientific publications.
* Exhibit excellent communication skills and fluency in English.
Specific Requirements
* Valuable experience: molecular/synthetic biology, cell biology, bioinformatics.
* Strong motivation, proactivity, and creativity.
Languages
ENGLISH Level: Good
Research Field
Biological sciences, Chemistry » Biochemistry
Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10
Additional Information
Two years of funding guaranteed with the possibility of an extension.
Support to apply for additional funding (eg MSCA) with experience as fellow+host.
Training opportunities and attendance at international conferences.
Space for creativity, with mentorship and team support. Possibility to supervise PhD and MSc students.
Eligibility Criteria
Motivation letter explaining why you would be a good fit for the position and team.
Two reference letters and contact details of the referees who wrote them.
Selection Process
Applications are welcome until April 30th or until the candidate is selected.
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Institut Quimic Sarria (IQS) – Universitat Ramon Llull
Country: Spain
State/Province: Barcelona
City: Barcelona
Postal Code: 08017
Street: Via Augusta, 390
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