1 PhD Researcher

Principal tasks and duties:

• Biochemical techniques, electrophoresis, western blot

• Immunofluorescence techniques, fluorescent microscopy, confocal

microscopy

• Handling of gametes and embryos

• Generation of 3D models for fertilization assays

• Oocyte microinjection

• Gamete binding assays

Qualification required for eligibility for the selection process (generic): PhD

Participation requirements:

Possess the training for the performance of function c) established in Order ECC/566/2015, of 20 March, for the handling of animals used, bred or supplied for experimental and other scientific purposes.

1.- Name of the line of research in regard to which the contract is established - Reference or

identification code. Study of the molecules involved in fertilisation and their application in reproductive trials.

2.- Principal researcher

María Jiménez Movilla

Departamento: Biología Celular e Histología

3.- Project assigned to the line of research covering the contract.

Title Approaches to block gamete fusion

Funding organisation Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Reference Grant INV-055841

JUSTO No. 39870

Place of work:

Department of Cell Biology and Histology, Faculty of Medicine, Edificio LAIB,

Campus Ciencias de la Salud, El Palmar.