The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is a cutting-edge institute addressing global public health challenges through research, translation into policy and education. ISGlobal has a broad portfolio in communicable and non-communicable diseases including environmental and climate determinants, and applies a multidisciplinary scientific approach ranging from the molecular to the population level. Research is organized in five programs: Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health; Environment and Health over the Lifecourse; Global Viral and Bacterial Infections; Malaria and Neglected Parasitic Diseases and Maternal Child and Reproductive Health. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.
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What We Are Looking forISGlobal is seeking an Postdoctoral researcher who is interested in taking over and managing activities of the project "New Host-Directed Therapies against bacterial infections of unresolved severity – HDTIUS". The overall project goal is to proof the feasibility of targeting immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in the treatment of a steadily growing cause of unresolved and deadly bacterial infections – antimicrobial resistant (AMR) strains – by means of new orally available drugs interfering with the PD-1/PD-L1 interaction.
The project will be carried out under the Global Viral and Bacterial Infectious Programme, specifically into the Microbiology group lead by Dra. Sara M. Soto.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESTo develop the tasks according to the project timelineTo attend to the meetings To report to the PITo manage the laboratory personnelAUXILIAR TASKThis job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder.
This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual professional asessment process .
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE /QUALIFICATIONSThe candidate has to be, at least, one year of experience after PhD defence and expertise in microbiology, antimicrobial resistance, bacteriology and cellular culture protocols.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTSLaboratory skills in the field of microbiology, antimicrobial resistance and bacterial virulence. Mutagenesis, cellular cultures., etc.Experience in writing reports, papers, etc.Skills in statistics programs, office, databases, GraphPath, etc.Good level of English Teamwork.Problem resolution.Learning capacity.Responsible
SKILLSTeamwork.Problem resolution.Learning capacity.The post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in People management policy, including Equity, diversity and health safety. The post holder will respect, and accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.
ConditionsFull time position. 1 year of duration.
HOW TO APPLYApplicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position: postdoc_HDTIUS_Mar24 , attach the CV and a Cover Letter. Each attached document must be named with the candidate name and surname.
The receipt of applications will be open until 5th April 2024. Applications will be accepted until 17.00 CET of the closing date. Only the applications submitted through the request form will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The interviews could be placed during the reception candidatures period.
Diverse candidatures are encouraged, that includes: gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political views.
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