POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW (REF. PD/)

IRB Barcelona is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and ambitious Postdoctoral fellow to join the Colorectal Cancer Laboratory led by Dr.
Eduard Batlle at the Cancer Science Programme.
The Batlle Lab at IRB Barcelona is an international reference for the study of colorectal cancer (CRC).
Their pioneering studies have contributed to advance the state of the art in several important areas such as the connection between stem cells and cancer, the role of the tumor microenvironment in poor prognosis CRC and the identification of mechanisms of metastasis and immune evasion.
The successful candidate will develop an exciting project aiming to understand immune-evasion mechanisms in metastatic CRC.
Our laboratory generated the first mouse models for metastatic CRC in a fully immunocompetent context and described a key role for TGF-beta signaling in immune evasion (Tauriello et al.
Nature.
; Cañellas-Socias et al.
Nature.
).
We are now interested in understanding how immune cells are reprogrammed in the metastatic tumor microenvironment over time.
The project will be in close collaboration with the laboratories of Ido Amit (Weizmann Institute) and Holger Heyn (CNAG) and will apply state of the art technologies to track in vivo immune cell dynamics at a single-cell level.
You have Experience.
Doctoral degree in Life Sciences (Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedicine, or a related field).
Applicants who have not completed a doctorate at the end of the application period may also apply, provided that all requirements for a completed degree are met before the (intended) date of employment.
Official Accreditation to perform Animal Experimentation Knowledge and skills.
Strong background in Tumour Immunology Verified skills in cell culture and Molecular Biology Good knowledge of Antibody-based tissue analyses, including FACS analyses of tumor cell populations and analysis of imaging data Verified skills in In vivo experiments Fluent in English.
Competences.
Self-Motivated Good communication skills, both for oral presentations as well as for scientific writing High organization capacity Ability to interact effectively and work within a team Good analytical and problem-solving skills You might also have Experience.
Organoid Culturing At least one (first-author) research paper during your PhD Proven experience in immunology Knowledge.
Candidates with experience with big data analyses, and coding with R and/or Python will be prioritized.
What we offer.
To be a part a part of something meaningful.
We are a biomedical research centre that tirelessly works to achieve a society free of diseases.
Our mission is to carry out research of excellence to cure cancer and other diseases linked to ageing.
Good Working conditions.
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 leave and injuries at work.
Competitive 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.
Multidisciplinary Research.
Research of excellence at the unique interface between biology, chemistry, and structural and computational biology.
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.
Relocation & Visa Assistance.
Trained staff provides support on visa paperwork, administrative requirements, and practical information on living and working in Barcelona, etc.
Social Life.
We like to have fun.
We promote several activities, like a Football League, an annual skiing trip, a Mountaineering Club, a Running Club and "Cool-off sessions