POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW FOR THE TRANSLATIONAL CONTROL OF CELL CYCLE AND DIFFERENTIATION LAB (REF. PD/)

Created in by the Generalitat de Catalunya (Government of Catalonia) and the University of Barcelona, IRB Barcelona is a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence—a seal that was awarded in .
The institute is devoted to conducting research of excellence in biomedicine and to transferring results to clinical practice, thus improving people’s quality of life, while simultaneously promoting the training of outstanding researchers, technology transfer, and public communication of science.
Its 29 laboratories and seven core facilities address basic questions in biology and are orientated to diseases such as cancer, metastasis, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and rare conditions.
IRB Barcelona is an international centre that hosts 500 members and 45 nationalities.
It is located in the Barcelona Science Park.
IRB Barcelona forms part of the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST) and the “Xarxa de Centres de Recerca de Catalunya” (CERCA).
IRB Barcelona is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to work in the Translational Control of Cell Cycle and Differentiation Laboratory (https://www.
rbbarcelona.
rg/en/research/translational-control-of-cell-cycle-and-differentiation#raul-mendez).
The selected candidate will work on the project “ Development of CPEB inhibitors with antitumor properties ” (PDC-I00); funded by the Spanish Ministerio of Science and Innovation, the Agencia Estatal de Inovación (MCIN/AEI//) and the European Union "NextGeneration EU/PRTR”.
DUTIES.
Independently design and test biological hypotheses.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary research team, tapping into the expertise of fellow researchers and external collaborators.
Contribute to a culture of scientific excellence, efficiency, and teamwork.
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS.
Must Have – Required.
PhD in a relevant field.
With at least 5 years of postdoctoral experience.
Experience with mouse models of cancer and immune microenviroment.
Demonstrated ability to design and conduct experiments independently.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively.
Successful candidates are expected to have a relevant track record in either bioinformatics, cell/molecular biology, or mouse models of disease.
WORKING CONDITIONS & ENTITLEMENTS.
Working conditions.
Permanent Contract linked to the project “ Development of CPEB inhibitors with antitumor properties ”.
Employed in compliance with Spanish legislation and regulations under a full-time contract.
Employees receive the benefits of the Spanish Social Security system covering sickness, maternity/paternity leaves and injuries at work.
Training and Career.
Postdoctoral researchers joining IRB Barcelona gain access to the Institute’s advanced research training and career development opportunities, all within in a competitive international environment.
Courses and workshops on themes of particular interest to postdocs are offered regularly by the Institute.
Estimated annual gross salary.
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
International environment.
Nearly 90 Postdoctoral researchers (more than a half non-Spanish nationals) are currently working at IRB Barcelona.
HOW TO APPLY & SELECTION PROCESS.
Deadline for applications.
(If no suitable candidate is found, the deadline will be extended)  Number of positions available.
1 Selection process.
Pre-selection.
Will be based on CV, motivation letter & experience.
Interviews.
Short-listed candidates will be interviewed.
Job offer.
Will be sent to the successful candidate after the interview.
Note.
The strengths and weaknesses of the applications will be provided upon request.