.IRB Barcelona is offering a Predoctoral Position for a young scientist from the national and international community who wishes to join the lab of Dr. Stefanie Wculek (https://www.Irbbarcelona.Org/es/research/innate-immune-biology).We are seeking a highly motivated Predoctoral student to incorporate into the Innate Immune Biology group. S/he will work on a project to decipher the role of the innate immune system in health and non-infectious pathologies with a focus on immunometabolism, which will be designed together with the successful candidate based on his/her interests.We provide a stimulating, interactive, challenging and equal opportunity team-working environment in a modern research institute, with innovative research infrastructures and core facilities. Moreover, we offer training in hard and soft skills with world-class support at the group- and institute-level to maximize professional career development.DUTIES:Develop a project in collaboration with other team members.Participate and present in group meetings and scientific discussions.Write manuscripts together with other researchers and the PI.Engage in career development activities, outreach and soft-skill training.EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:Must Have – Required:The program is aimed at students who have completed one of the following options by September 2024:Studies that lead to an official Spanish (or from another country of the European Higher Education Area) university degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Immunology or related fields and that have 300 credits (ECTS), of which at least 60 must correspond to master level.A degree in a non-Spanish university not adapted to the European Higher Education Area and that gives access to doctoral studies in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Physics, Medicine, Chemistry or related fields in Spain.Desirable:Highly motivated and collaborative person.High writing and verbal communication skills in English.Previous experience with laboratory mouse models.Candidates are selected exclusively on merit, on the basis of their curricula. The academic grades and curriculum vitae of each applicant are evaluated, as well as recommendation letters and a motivation letter. No selection criteria for positive or negative discrimination are applied.WORKING CONDITIONS & ENTITLEMENTS:Working conditions: Employed in compliance with Spanish legislation and regulations under a full-time contract. Employees receive the benefits of the Spanish Social Security system covering sickness, maternity/paternity leaves and injuries at work.Estimated annual gross salary: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.Training and Career: Training is a way of life at IRB Barcelona. Predoctoral researchers joining IRB Barcelona gain access to the Institute's advanced research training and career development opportunities, all within in a competitive international environment
