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Research Position at IRB Barcelona: Institute for Research in Biomedicine, The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology: The institute is seeking applications for research positions. The details of the positions are given below – 

Position 1: IRB Barcelona seeks to incorporate a technician to join the asymmetric synthesis research unit during a minimum of 5 moths (6th March 2017-30th July 2017).

Duties:

Preparation of chiral catalysts for asymmetric synthesis. Support the research on the synthesis of biologically active compounds.

Required Eligibility

1. Experience: working in an organic chemistry lab
2. Knowledge: Minimum a master degree in Chemistry and knowledge of organic synthesis and organometallic chemistry. PhD in chemistry would be preferred
3. Skills: Chem-Draw, Scifinder, NMR, HPLC, crystallization.

Desirable

1. Experience: work in asymmetric synthesis and catalysis
2. Knowledge: organic synthesis, good academic record
3. Skills: scale-up, process chemistry

Deadline: 03.03.2017

How to apply:

Applications for the above opening should include CV and motivation letter and should be sent by e-mail to: [email protected]

Reference: LAB/17/02

Position 2: Research Associate in Cancer Research (ref. LAB/17/01)

How to apply:

Applications for the above opening should include CV, letter of interest and the contact information for 2-3 referees and should be sent by e-mail to: [email protected]

Deadline for applications: 23/03/2017

Requirements / Profile: 

1. Experience: At least five (5) years of postdoctoral experience.
2. Experience in genome editing technologies, cancer genomics, ChIP-seq and cell culture and high-throughput screening will be appreciated.
3. A Ph.D. in the field of molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, cancer biology, genetics or related field.
4. Highly motivated and experienced postdoc with expertise in Genetics, Epigenetics, Molecular and Cell Biology, with a strong peer-reviewed publication record

Position 3: Project Officer (ref. AD /17/01)

Requirements

1. Experience: Degree, preferably in Business and Administration.
2. Minimum of three years’ experience as a Project Officer (nationals and European projects).

Desirable

1. Experience: Minimum of five years’ experience as a Project Officer. Experience with the ‘H2020’ will be appreciated.
2. Knowledge: “Plan Estatal de Investigación Científica y Técnica y de Innovación 2013-2016” knowledge regarding this filed will be positive valued.
3. Skills: Proactivity and versatility will be a plus.

Application Procedure:

Applications for the above opening should include a letter describing your interest in the position and a complete CV (both in English), and should be sent by e-mail to: [email protected]

Deadline for applications: 10/03/2017

Position 4: Functional Genomics Core Facility (FGC)

The FGC’s main mission is to provide support to the IRB Barcelona research community; however, other activities include the promotion of synergies and collaborations at the local, national and particularly at the international levels.

Eligibility Conditions

1. Experience: More than 10 years of research experience in related fields. Experience with next-generation sequencing platforms, current analytical platforms, and associated informatics and computational skills is required.
2. Knowledge: Technologies related to genomic analysis, in particular NGS and microarray protocols
3. Skills: Excellent communication (mostly in English), leadership, and interpersonal skills. In addition, a service-based orientation, and prior and solid managerial experience with a core facility or similar service are essential.

How to apply:

Applications for the above opening should include CV, motivation letter and the name of at least three referees and should be sent by e-mail to: [email protected] .

Reference: CF/17/01

Deadline: 31/03/2017

Position 5: Postdoctoral Fellow ref. PD/17/02

IRB Barcelona seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to investigate the biology of tumor stem cells in colorectal cancer. The position is funded by an ERC Advanced Grant and it is available immediately.

Conditions Required

1. Experience: PhD degree
2. Knowledge: Extensive knowledge in cancer developmental biology or molecular biology. Strong track record.
3. Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
4. Organizational skills to plan experimental bench-work. Ability to work as a part of the team as well as independently when required.

How to apply:

Applications for the above opening should include motivation letter, CV and contact details of three referees. This information should be sent by e-mail to: [email protected]

Deadline: 01/04/2017

Position 6: Postdoctoral Fellow ref. PD/17/01

IRB Barcelona seeks a computational biologist for the Genome Data Science research group (aGENDAS), which will start up in April 2017.

We are looking for motivated researchers interested in human cancer genomics, with an emphasis on mutational processes.

Required Conditions

1. Experience: background in statistical analysis.
2. Knowledge: : Solid knowledge of a programming/scripting language e.g. Java, R, Matlab, Python.
3. Skills: High level of english and a broad set of computational skill.
4. Desirable: Experience: A strong publication track record is a plus.
5. Knowledge: Machine-learning techniques, expertise in epigenomics, or in genome-wide genetic analysis.

How to apply:

Applications for the above opening should include a CV (highlighting 1-3 publications and the candidate’s contribution), motivation letter and contact information of potential referees and should be sent by e-mail to: [email protected]

Reference: PD/17/01

Deadline for applications: 01/03/2017

Position 7: Postdoctoral Fellow ref. PD/17/01

IRB Barcelona seeks a computational biologist for the Genome Data Science research group (aGENDAS). The group is looking for motivated researchers interested in human cancer genomics, with an emphasis on mutational processes.

The group seeks a highly motivated computational biologist to work on the analysis of large-scale genomic, transcriptomic and epigenomic datasets, with aim to unravel the rules governing regional and local mutability of DNA in human somatic cells.

Required Conditions

1. Experience: background in statistical analysis.
2. Knowledge: Solid knowledge of a programming/scripting language e.g. Java, R, Matlab, Python.
3. Skills: High level of english and a broad set of computational skill.
4. Desirable: Experience: A strong publication track record is a plus.
5. Knowledge: Machine-learning techniques, expertise in epigenomics, or in genome-wide genetic analysis.

How to apply:

Applications should include a CV (highlighting 1-3 publications and the candidate’s contribution), motivation letter and contact information of potential referees and should be sent by e-mail to: [email protected]

Deadline: March 1, 2017

Position 8: Postdoc Fellow ref. PD/17/02

Required Conditions

1. Experience: PhD degree
2. Knowledge: Extensive knowledge in cancer developmental biology or molecular biology. Strong track record.
3. Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
4. Organizational skills to plan experimental bench-work. Ability to work as a part of the team as well as independently when required.

How to apply:

Applications for the above opening should include motivation letter, CV and contact details of 3 referees. This information should be sent by e-mail to: [email protected]
Reference: PD/17/02.

Deadline:01/04/2017

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