- JOB
- Spain
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
- jllorens@ub.edu
Requirements
- Research Field
- All
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
Experience with animal models, as well as skills in immunofluorescence staining and confocal microscopy, are highly valued.
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
*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.
- 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.
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
- Geofield
Contact
- State/Province
- Catalunya
- City
- L'Hospitalet de Llobregat
- Website
- Street
- Feixa Llarga s/n
- Postal Code
- 08907
- jllorens@ub.eduprovide@umcg.nl
- Phone
- 934024277