Biological sciences » Laboratory animal scienceBiological sciences » BiologyOrganisation/Company:Museo Nacional de Ciencias NaturalesDepartment:Department of Evolutionary EcologyResearch Field:Biological sciences » Zoology, Biological sciences » Laboratory animal science, Biological sciences » BiologyResearcher Profile:First Stage Researcher (R1) PositionsCountry:SpainApplication Deadline:18 Apr 2025 - 19:00 (Europe/Madrid)Type of Contract:TemporaryJob Status:Full-timeHours Per Week:37.5Offer Starting Date:1 May 2025Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?Not funded by a EU programmeIs the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?NoOffer DescriptionThe detrimental effects of high temperatures on individuals are widely acknowledged.

This project explores the impact of high temperatures on physiological stress and ageing in developing birds, focusing on effects that are often underestimated due to their non-lethal nature (at least in the short-term) and lack of direct perceptibility.

The main objectives are to disentangle the effects generated during the prenatal period (incubation and the embryo development) and during the postnatal period (after hatching and the nestling development), and to quantify the intergenerational impacts of the early thermal stress, identifying when, how and through which parent (the mother or the father) these effects are transmitted.The candidate will undertake different tasks including aviary maintenance activities, experimental procedures such as bird handling, blood sampling, and data processing, as well as laboratory work.

Laboratory assays will involve quantifying telomere length and oxidative stress markers using HPLC (High-performance liquid chromatography), qPCR, and other laboratory equipment.

The role also includes bioinformatics-related tasks.

Although training in laboratory techniques will be provided, previous experience in aviary and laboratory work will be positively evaluated, as the position entails a substantial workload in both areas.

The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic, creative, and hardworking.Where to applyE-mail:****** Field:Biological sciences » ZoologyEducation Level:Master Degree or equivalentSkills/Qualifications:A degree in Biology and a Master's Degree in relevant fields (i.E.

zoology, ecology, etc.)

is required.Specific Requirements:Experience as a research or laboratory technician in relevant fields will be positively evaluated.Languages:SPANISH Level: GoodENGLISH Level: GoodYears of Research Experience:1 - 4Additional InformationEligibility criteria:Laboratory experience in HPLC and/or qPCRExperience working with birdsWriting and oral skills as evidenced by oral communications at symposiums or conferences.If you are interested in this position, send your updated CV and motivation letter to the above-mentioned email address.

Part of the field and laboratory work will be developed at the Institute for Game and Wildlife Research (IREC-CSIC, Ciudad Real, Spain).#J-18808-Ljbffr