Postdoctoral fellow at the Epigenetic Face of Cancer Metabolism

The Institute 

The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) is an international biomedical research institute of excellence, based in Barcelona, Spain, with more than 400 scientists from 44 countries. The CRG is composed by an interdisciplinary, motivated and creative scientific team which is supported both by a flexible and efficient administration and by high-end and innovative technologies.

In April 2021, the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) received the renewal of the ‘HR Excellence in Research‘ Award from the European Commission. This is a recognition of the Institute’s commitment to developing an HR Strategy for Researchers, designed to bring the practices and procedures in line with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter and Code).

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The role  

We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow to develop a translational project that involves optimizing and performing high throughput IF/IHC of biopsy and organoid sections using an automated microscope, developing an analysis pipeline for specific cell features and correlating them with cancer outcome and therapy resistance. The candidate must have a proven track record in cancer research and will be invited to apply for the EACR-AstraZeneca Postdoctoral Fellowship, for which no more than 8 years can have elapsed since the Ph.D. defence. However, the lab has secured funding for at least 1 year, so the selected candidate can start anytime from late spring.

 About the lab 

Sdelci Group is multicultural, dynamic and welcoming. The group dynamics are flexible and adapted to each personality to provide the best working conditions for each individual, which we believe results in the greatest productivity. We are working to unravel the role of nuclear metabolism in cancer, and we are trying to use the information gained in the last 5 years in this field (https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1330-4364) to develop novel anti-cancer strategies.

For more information, please contact Sara or any other lab member!

Whom would we like to hire?  

Professional experience  

Must Have 

• Proven track record (with at least 1 first author publication) in cancer research
• Proven experience in IF/IHC
• Experience working with sections of biopsies or organoids
• Basic bioinformatics skills
• Ability to perform in vivo experiments (mouse)

Desirable but not required/ Nice to have 

• Experience in culturing organoids, especially breast cancer organoids
• Experience in drug screening
• Experience in genetic screening
• Experience in cloning
• Strong bioinformatics skills, including knowledge of AI

Education and training 

• You hold a Phd in Biomedicine or related

Languages 

• You are proficient in English

Competences  

• Highly developed organizational skills
• Collegial and communicative attitude

The Offer – Working Conditions 

• Contract duration: 1 year with possible renovation
• Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales
• Target start date: late Spring or Summer 2024

We provide a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructures, and unique professional career development opportunities. To check out our training and development portfolio, please visit our website in the training section.

We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The CRG is committed to reconcile a work and family life of its employees and are offering extended vacation period and the possibility to benefit from flexible working hours.

Application Procedure 

 All applications must include:

1. A motivation letter addressed to Dr Sara Sdelci.

1. A complete CV including contact details.

1. Contact details of two referees.

All applications must be addressed to Dr. Sara Sdelci and be submitted online on the CRG Career site – http://www.crg.eu/en/content/careers/job-opportunities

Selection Process 

• Pre-selection: The pre-selection process will be based on qualifications and expertise reflected on the candidates CVS. It will be merit-based.

• Interview: Preselected candidates will be interviewed by the Hiring Manager of the position and a selection panel if required.

• Offer Letter: Once the successful candidate is identified the People department will send a Job Offer, specifying the start day, salary, working conditions, among other important details.

Deadline: Please submit your application by 06.04.2024