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IdiPAZ
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  • Spain
  • IdiPAZ
  • Posted on: 17 December 2023

Assistant Research (PEJ-2023-AI/SAL-GL-27700) (ASP)

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17 Dec 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company
IdiPAZ
Department
Translational Research Group in Maxillofacial Surgery and Head and Neck Cancer
Research Field
Biological sciences » Biology
Chemistry » Biochemistry
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
Spain
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Permanent
Job Status
Full-time
Hours Per Week
37,50 hours
Offer Starting Date
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme
Reference Number
(PEJ-2023-AI/SAL-GL-27700) (ASP)
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

IdiPAZ seeks a Assistant Research with a Degree in Biology/Biochemistry, to join Translational Research Group in Maxillofacial Surgery and Head and Neck Cancer, in a research project funded by the Community of Madrid in the framework of the Call 2023 for the recruitment of research assistants. Co-funded by the European Union and the Europe Plus Social Fund, with reference PEJ-2023-AI/SAL-GL-27700, directed by Dra Ana Sastre Perona.

The interest of Translational Research Group in Maxillofacial Surgery and Head and Neck Cancer is the study of head and neck tumours with the aim of implementing therapies for patients suffering from them. To this end, we focus on the generation and characterisation of human models through the establishment of primary cultures, 3D and PDX cultures that recapitulate the disease and co-culture with different components of the tumour microenvironment, which represent one of the most physiological models currently available. We also characterise the heterogeneity of these tumours and their genetic and epigenetic characteristics.

The selected person will perform the following functions associated with the position:

-Generation and characterisation of PDX models of malignant salivary gland tumours.

-NGS characterisation of mutations in malignant salivary gland tumours (preparation of sequencing libraries).

-Epigenetic characterisation of malignant salivary gland tumours.

-Characterisation of tumour microenvironment profiles by immunohistochemistry.

-Generation of cellular models of malignant salivary gland tumours and their characterisation.

-Analysis, representation and interpretation of data, making of presentations and figures and presentation of congresses.

 

Where to apply

E-mail
recursoshumanos@idipaz.es

Requirements

Research Field
Biological sciences » Biology
Education Level
Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Research Field
Chemistry » Biochemistry
Education Level
Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications

Candidates must have the following qualifications/Skills:

-Degree in Biochemistry or Biology

-Highly motivated professional.

-Analytical and organisational skills.

-Teamwork

Specific Requirements

Previous knowledge of oncology and immunology, and experience in 2D/3D culture, murine models, knowledge of NGS library preparation and bioinformatics would be an asset.

-Experience in the duties described

-Previous experience in research centres would be an asset

Requirements for accessing the process in accordance with the public call for applications:

- Not be employed by the FIBHULP on the date of publication of the call for applications (B.O.C.M. number 132 of 5 June 2023).

- Hold a bachelor's or master's degree. 

- Be under 30 years of age on the date of contracting with the beneficiary entity.

- Be unemployed up to the day before the date of contracting with the beneficiary entity.

- Be registered in the National Youth Guarantee System File on the date of signing the contract and be in the situation of beneficiaries in that file on that date.

- Incompatible with having any other employment contract from the date of contracting.

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent
Languages
SPANISH
Level
Good
Research Field
Biological sciences » Biology
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4
Research Field
Chemistry » Biochemistry
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Additional Information

Benefits

Working conditions

  • Contract for scientific and technical activities.
  • Professional category of Higher Graduate or Graduate, Group II, Area 2, according to the collective bargaining agreement.
  • Full time of 37.5 hours per week.
  • Gross annual salary: €17.400
  • Private matters: 6 working days per year.
  • Vacation: 22 working days per year.
  • December 24 and 31 are non-business days.
Eligibility criteria

The selection process will consist of two phases and the following scale will be applied, out of a maximum of 10 points:

-Training and curricular merits: 6 points.

-Personal interview: 4 points

In the event that two or more candidates match the values and needs of the institution and meet the conditions required for the post, and where there is a tie, the candidate with a certificate attesting to a minimum degree of disability equal to or greater than 33 per cent shall prevail.

Selection process

Once candidates send their application to the IdiPAZ email address, their applications are stored until the deadline for receipt of applications for the offer is up. The HR department of IdiPAZ will make a first selection of applications selecting those who meet the criteria required in the offer. The selected applications are then evaluated by the selection committee, composed of the head of human resources at IdiPAZ, the President of the IdiPAZ Internal Scientific Committee and the Project Manager which will apply the scales described in each. call for applications. Once the candidate is selected, he/she will be contacted by the HR department of IdiPAZ to provide the required documentation.

Additional comments

Applications shall be submitted in the following manner:

- Send CV to; recursoshumanos@idipaz.es. In the subject of the e-mail, please indicate the reference "Assistant Research (PEJ-2023-AI/SAL-GL-27700) (ASP)".

1) Incorporation and place of work

  • Contract start date: 1 February/March 2024
  • Place of work: Foundation/IdiPAZ

2) Documentation to be submitted by each candidate:

  • Updated curriculum vitae.
  • Document certifying academic qualifications.
  • Voluntarily inform if you belong to a disadvantaged group or justify any possible career leaps.

3) Documents of interest to candidates.

They can be consulted on the official IdiPAZ website: https://www.idipaz.es/PaginaDinamica.aspx?IdPag=9&Lang=ES

- Collective Bargaining Agreement of the Group of Companies of the Biomedical Research Foundations of the Health Institutions attached to the Madrid Health Service (SERMAS).

-Scales to be used to evaluate the applications (varies according to the offer)

- Professional development opportunities within the institution:

-OTM-R Policy

- IdiPAZ equal opportunity policies

- Data Protection Manual

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Fundación para la Investigación Biomédica del Hospital Universitario La Paz
Country
Spain
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Contact

State/Province
Madrid
City
Madrid
Website
Street
Paseo Castellana 261
Postal Code
28046
E-Mail
recursoshumanos@idipaz.es

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