Biological sciences » Laboratory animal science

Organisation/Company: University of A Coruña

Department: CICA

Research Field: Biological sciences » Laboratory animal science

Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions: Undergraduate Positions

Country: Spain

Application Deadline: 19 Mar 2025 - 15:00 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract: Permanent

Job Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 35

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - ERC

Reference Number: 851179

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer DescriptionGrant/funding reference: 851179

Job title: Supramolecular engineering of biologically inspired peptide nanostructures - SENSE

Research line / Scientific-technical services: Peptide materials

Centre of Principal Researcher: CICA - Interdisciplinary Center for Chemistry and Biology

Tasks to be performed:Maintenance, care and euthanasia of animals (categories A and B of Order ECC/566/2015), which may include carrying out R&D procedures (category C).General maintenance of the animal facility (cleaning of rooms and materials and stock control and storage of materials).Participation in the implementation of new equipment and infrastructure, as well as in the development and implementation of standardised work protocols and guides for the use of the equipment in the animal facility and for common use at the CICA.Continuous training in the different tasks, especially those related to animal experimentation and the maintenance of the necessary accreditations for said tasks.Technical support in the handling, improvement, maintenance and management of the scientific-technical equipment, the installation of the Animal Experimentation Unit and the rest of the common infrastructures.Training researchers in the use of the scientific and technical equipment of the animal facility and other common facilities of the CICA and providing them with support in their use.Collaboration in coordinating the use of the animal facility and CICA equipment within the framework of seminars, congresses, and workshops, ensuring their proper functioning and availability.Skills/QualificationsThe requirements outlined in the CALL SPECIFICATIONS must be met prior to the deadline for applications.

Qualification: High School, BUP, FP2, Advanced specific vocational training certificate (ASVTC) (those related to life and health sciences are highly recommended).

Specific RequirementsExperience in the development of different animal models in rodents and fish.Specialised training in the field of life and health sciences and more specifically, animal experimentation.Possess or be in a position to obtain accreditation for animal experimentation functions by the competent authority (training for animal experimentation).

The most relevant accreditations for the position are those of categories A, B and C of Order ECC/566/2015, so those already obtained will be especially valued.Experience and training in the use of scientific equipment and different instrumental techniques.Basic level of English.Computer knowledge at user level.

Previous training in the use of animal management software (Anibio).Ability to work in a team, responsibility and initiative.Additional InformationEligibility criteria Academic qualification in areas of life and health sciences (max 5 pts)High School: 2ptsASVTC or FP in relation to life and health sciences: 5ptsASVTC or FP in other fields: 3ptsExperienceExperience in the development of animal models and/or in the management of colonies of genetically modified animals: 0.5 points x month worked (max 15 points)Experience in animal care and handling: 0.5 points x month worked (max 20 points)Experience in the development of clinical techniques (Sample registration, extraction, quantification and storage of DNA, cultures of oncohematological samples and amniotic fluids, FISH and karyotype preparation, cryopreservation, etc.

): 0.5 points x month worked (max 5 points)TrainingTraining for animal experimentation: functions A, B and C (Order ECC/566/2015) (max 15 pts)Specialised complementary training in the field of life and health sciences and, preferably, animal experimentation: 0.1 points x hour (max 10 points)User-level computer skills.

Training in the use of animal management software (Anibio): 0.5 points x hour (max 5 points)Personal interviewPersonal interview with the candidates who obtained the highest scores in the previous sections (maximum 4 candidates).

A minimum cut-off score of 40 points will be required to access the interview).

20 points

Additional commentsIMPORTANT NOTES Submit your CV in the same order and with the same sections as the Criteria and Merit Assessment table (section c).

CVs Sent In a Format Other Than That Specified Here Cannot Be Assessed.Under No Circumstances Will The Same Merit Be Assessed In Two Different Sections.Indicate The Tasks Performed In Each Of The Jobs, As Well As Their Duration.In The Training, It Is Essential To Indicate The Number Of Hours (if Not Indicated, It Will Not Be Assessed).Attach The Supporting Documentation For The Merits Claimed In The CV In Its Entirety, In a Single Pdf Document (merits Not Supported By Documents Cannot Be Assessed).Support Documentation

Copy of national identity document.

Copy of degree certificate.

CV.

Responsible declaration that the requirements of the call are fulfilled.

Responsible declaration of the veracity of the data stated in the application.

If you are a candidate from abroad Spain, please contact ****** for instructions on how to apply through the official electronic register of the University.

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