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STATUS: EXPIRED
19 Jul 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
University of Barcelona
Department
Departament de Ciències Fisiològiques
Research Field
Neurosciences
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions
PhD Positions
Country
Spain
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Not Applicable
Hours Per Week
37
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Horizon Europe - MSCA
Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number
101120139
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

TOPIC: Linking functional deficits with peripheral pathology in vestibular loss.

Part of the PROVIDE (Patient-Centered Care for Vestibular Disorders) MSCA Doctoral Network

Host organisation: Universitat de Barcelona

The doctoral candidate will use cutting edge techniques—including vestibular reflex tests, videography, RNAscope technology, transcriptomics, immunofluorescence, confocal microscopy, and quantitative imaging—to correlate functional deficits with inner ear pathology assessed using both animal models and biopsy samples from individuals with vestibular loss.

This PhD project is one of the 10 positions offered by the PROVIDE Doctoral Network. Gait and balance deficits caused by vestibular disorders reduce the quality of life of millions of individuals. These disorders are poorly understood, difficult to diagnose and manage, and receive little attention despite their enormous personal and economic costs. To address the global burden imposed by vestibular disorders, the PROVIDE doctoral network will train 10 PhD students (doctoral candidates). These PhD students will conduct individual research projects to address key research challenges and develop new knowledge, tools, and approaches to advance care for individuals with vestibular disorders. PhD students will work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary and international consortium of experts in vestibular research, patient care, and medical device development. PhD students will gain diverse specialist, cross-sectoral, and transferable skills, empowering them to innovate solutions for these and other healthcare challenges.

Additional qualifications: Experience with animal models, as well as skills in immunofluorescence staining and confocal microscopy, are highly valued.

Estimated Gross salary (per month) €3704.20*

For a more detailed description of the PROVIDE project, please visit the PROVIDE website

Where to apply

E-mail
jllorens@ub.edu

Requirements

Research Field
All
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications

Experience with animal models, as well as skills in immunofluorescence staining and confocal microscopy, are highly valued.

Specific Requirements

To apply, you should have:

- A(n) (almost) completed master’s degree in biomedical-related sciences (Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Neuroscience, Biology, Pharmacy, or other related disciplines).

- Commitment to advance the understanding and treatment of vestibular disorders through innovative research in biology, neuroscience, neurology, and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat).

- Excellent English presentation and writing skills.

- Good organizational and communication skills.

- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as well as within an interdisciplinary and international environment.

EU MOBILITY CRITERIA

Successful candidate must fulfil the mobility criteria defined by the European Commission, including:

- At the time of recruitment by the University of Barcelona (UB), researcher must not have resided or carried out his/her main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the host organisation for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the reference date.

- Applicants should not already be in possession of a PhD title.

Additional Information

Benefits

*The estimated gross salary of €3704.20 (per month) includes all costs of health, unemployment and retirement benefits according to local policies applicable at the Universitat de Barcelona.

Eligibility criteria
  • Entitled to enrol a doctoral programme
  • Compliant with the EU mobility rules: At the time of recruitment by the University of Barcelona (UB), researcher must not have resided or carried out his/her main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the host organisation for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the reference date.
  • Applicants should not already be in possession of a PhD title.
Selection process

Send your CV, motivation letter and additional supporting materials (e.g., letters of reference) to Dr. Jordi Llorens (jllorens@ub.edu) with copy to the PROVIDE management (provide@umcg.nl).  

Website for additional job details

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Universitat de Barcelona
Country
Spain
State/Province
Catalunya
City
Hospitalet de Llobregat - Barcelona
Postal Code
08907
Street
Feixa Llarga s/n
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Contact

State/Province
Catalunya
City
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat
Website
Street
Feixa Llarga s/n
Postal Code
08907
E-Mail
jllorens@ub.edu
provide@umcg.nl
Phone
934024277

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