Ofertas de empleo en Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC)

• Nivel de experiencia---
• Tipo de contratoConsultor
• Publicada28 oct.

.

Overview

Proyecto de Generación de Conocimiento **** by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities.

The Smart Nano-Biodevices Group is looking for a Predoctoral Researcher to develop a PhD project on biocompatible nanomotors for colorectal cancer treatment.

The contract will be funded within the framework of the "Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento ****" project BiOrganiBOTS (Biodegradable Organic Nanobots for the Treatment of Mucinous Tumors), through an FPI grant associated with the project.

This fellowship is associated with the research project Generación de Conocimiento, funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities.

Main tasks and responsibilities

Synthesis and optimization of PLGA-based nanoparticles and enzymatic nanomotors.

Drug loading/release studies in cellular models.

Development of patient-derived mucus-secreting tumor-on-a-chip model.

Requirements

Essential:

Degree and Master's in any field of chemistry, materials sciences, biology, nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, or similar.

Multidisciplinary qualifications (Physics/Maths, Physics/Engineering, biology/chemistry etc.) and/or knowledge on nanoparticles and drug delivery systems (specifically on enzyme catalysis and nanomotors will be a plus).

Competencies and skills: Communication, Teamwork and collaboration, Commitment, Proactivity, Integrity, Critical and Analytical thinking.

High level of English.

Advantageous:

Experience in 3D printing, skills in CAD modelling (e.g., Autodesk Fusion 360), and familiarity with Freeform software from Formlabs.

Experience related with the field of nanomotors will be highly valued.

For The Conditions, Requirements, Details Of The Research Project And Other Relevant Data, Please Check The General Call Proyectos De Generación De Conocimiento **** By The Spanish Ministry Of Science And Innovation At The Following URL:

What we offer

Number of available positions: 1

Predoctoral researcher contract: 4 years

Starting date: January 1st, **** (to be confirmed, based on the resolution of the call Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento **** by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities).

For labour conditions, please refer to the call at

IBEC ensures equality of access to professional development opportunities irrespective of employment status, length at IBEC or other factors.

The IBEC's yearly training catalogue offers a wide range of training in technical and transferable skills.

High-quality international scientific environment.

Induction programme to facilitate incorporation at IBEC and additional support is provided for foreigners to obtain Visa-working permit and to install in Barcelona.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted before the deadline.

Until October 29 the online application form is available through IBEC dedicated site: care ers.ibecbarcelona.eu/

Reference: FPI_SS

If you have any further questions regarding your application, please contact ******

Selection and commitments

IBEC is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the Open, Transparent and Merit based Recruitment principles (OTM-R).

/

IBEC is committed to equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion.

Equal opportunity employer; a diverse and inclusive environment is fostered irrespective of gender, nationality, religion, disabilities, age, sexual identity or cultural and socioeconomic background.

Visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion page.

For candidates with children coming from outside Barcelona, babysitting services during the interview are available on request.

Contact us if you are interested.

IBEC, as a signatory of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), will consider the scientific content of research outputs, with emphasis on early-stage investigators.

Protection of personal data

IBEC guarantees that candidates' personal data are processed in accordance with the EU GDPR and Law ****** on Data Protection.

Personal data will be processed solely for the purposes of the selection process.

Who we are

The Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia, IBEC, is an interdisciplinary research center focused on Bioengineering and Nanomedicine based in Barcelona.

IBEC is a Severo Ochoa Research Centre and manages extensive facilities, researchers and resources across multiple groups.

Grant PID***********OB-I00 funded by MICIU/AEI/********/************ and FEDER, EU.

#J-*****-Ljbffr

• Nivel de experiencia---
• Tipo de contratoConsultor
• Publicada28 oct.

.

OverviewProyecto de Generación de Conocimiento **** by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities (PID***********OA-I00)The Molecular Bionics Group at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) is looking for a Pre-doctoral Researcher to conduct predoctoral training on Alzheimer's Disease (AD), investigating the cause behind tau pathology in this disease.

The PhD project will be conducted in the framework of the project entitled: "Tau initial Solid Transition in axons in Alzheimer's Disease (TauiST)".

This fellowship (FPI) is associated with Generación de Conocimiento (PID***********OA-I00), funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities.

We aim to understand the early stages of neuronal degeneration in AD and the role of Tau at these early stages.

We seek a motivated and highly collaborative person to join our emergent team.

Main tasks and responsibilitiesPhD research will focus on investigating tau's initial solid transition and its immediate consequences for axonal transport, using in vitro reconstitution and neurons in culture (primary and hPSCs derived).

Protein Purification.Tau seed characterization and optimization.Development and implementation of an in vitro reconstituted model.Analysis of the effect of tau seed on motor displacement using in vitro reconstitution.Analysis of the effect of tau solid transition using primary neurons.Culture and differentiation of Human Pluripotent Stem Cells into cortical neurons.Culture of primary neurons.Optimization of the model of neurons derived from hPSCs to analyze the effect of tau solid transition on axonal transport.Implementation and optimization of an image analysis algorithm for particle tracking and speed quantification.

Requirements for candidatesEssential:BSc and MSc in biochemistry, biology, biophysics, biotechnology, biomedical engineering, biomedicine, or similar areas.Candidates should be ready to enter an official doctoral programme in December **** (under Spanish Law).

By this time, they must have obtained a university degree and a master's degree, or must hold an official university qualification from a country of the European Higher Education Area with a minimum of 300 ECTS of official university studies, of which at least 60 are at master's level.

Candidates who expect to be awarded such degrees by October **** are eligible to apply.Candidates must have a strong commitment to scientific research and an excellent academic record.Candidates must have a good working knowledge of English.Candidates must not yet have been awarded a doctoral degree.Candidates must not have held a Ph.D. contract exceeding twelve months by the beginning of the fellowship (December **** to January ****).

Good skills in communication, teamwork, proactivity, characterization, integrity, time management, critical and analytical thinking, precision, and focus.Desirable:Experience in biochemistry and in vitro reconstitution.Experience in molecular biology and laboratory techniques (e.g., qPCR, immunofluorescence, among others).

Requirements

Knowledge of image analysis using ImageJ or similar software.Scientific writing skills.For conditions, requirements, details of the research project, and other relevant data, please check the general call Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento **** by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation at the IBEC site:

We OfferNumber of available positions: 1Predoctoral researcher contract: 4 yearsStarting date: As of January 1st, **** (to be confirmed, based on the resolution of the call Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento **** by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities).

For labour conditions, please click on the call at ensures equality of access to professional development opportunities irrespective of employment status, length at IBEC or other factors.

The IBEC's yearly training catalogue offers a wide range of training in technical and transferable skills.High-quality international scientific environment.Induction programme to facilitate incorporation at IBEC and additional support for foreigners to obtain a visa-working permit and to settle in Barcelona.

How to applyUntil October 29th online application form is available through IBEC dedicated site: careers.ibecbarcelona.eu.

Only applications submitted before the deadline will be evaluated.Reference: FPI_GBIf you have any further questions regarding your application, please contact ******

Selection and equal opportunityPrinciples of the selection process: IBEC is committed to the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R).

See the IBEC careers page: ibecbarcelona.eu/careers-at-ibec/jobs/IBEC's Commitment on equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion: IBEC is committed to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer.IBEC, as a signatory of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), emphasizes the scientific content of research outputs over publication metrics where possible.Protection of personal data: IBEC processes candidates' personal data in accordance with the EU GDPR and Law ****** on Data Protection, for the purposes of the selection process.Who we are?

The Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) is an interdisciplinary research center focused on Bioengineering and Nanomedicine in Barcelona, recognized as a Severo Ochoa Research Centre.

#J-*****-Ljbffr

• Nivel de experiencia---
• Tipo de contratoConsultor
• Publicada24 oct.

. Python MATLAB

Overview Proyecto de Generación de Conocimiento **** by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and UniversitiesThe Molecular and Cellular Neurobiotechnology Group at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) is seeking a highly motivated Pre-doctoral Researcher to join an exciting PhD project focused on modeling human tauopathies.

The successful candidate will work with mouse models, cerebral organoids, and advanced in vitro platforms to investigate the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying tauopathies and to explore potential therapeutic interventions.

The project involves the analysis of gene expression and neuronal activity across different models, with the goal of contributing to the development of treatments that could modify the neurodegenerative progression of the disease.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills in a multidisciplinary and international research environment, at the interface of neuroscience, stem cell biology, and disease modeling.

The PhD project is conducted within the THRIVE framework: \"Hipersincronía y desacoplamiento secuencial mediados por Tau en Taupatías primarias 4R: Conocimientos funcionales bioquímicos y intervenciones genéticas y farmacológicas\".

This fellowship is associated with the Generación de Conocimiento project, funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities.Main tasks and responsibilities:As a PhD researcher, you will work at the intersection of stem cell biology, bioengineering, and neuroscience.

Your work will contribute to advancing our understanding of tauopathies and exploring innovative therapeutic strategies.

Specifically, you will be involved in:Generating cortical and subcortical brain derivatives from human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) using 2D and 3D culture systems, including cerebral organoids.Developing and characterizing patient-derived and mouse-derived models of tauopathies, both in vitro and in vivo, to uncover disease mechanisms and gain new insights into pathophysiology.Designing and applying advanced bioengineering tools, such as lab-on-a-chip and microfluidic devices, to study neuronal networks and model disease progression.Exploring cell-to-cell and organoid-to-organoid interactions using microfluidic platforms to better understand neurodegenerative processes.Implementing cutting-edge assays (quantitative and qualitative) to monitor gene expression, neuronal activity, and metabolic changes during disease modeling and therapeutic testing.Working in a multidisciplinary and international environment where stem cell biology, bioengineering, and translational neuroscience converge, contributing to developing innovative treatments for tauopathies while gaining cutting-edge skills.Requirements for candidates:Essential:BSc and MSc in Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical engineering, or Biomedicine.Be ready to enter an official doctoral programme in December **** (under Spanish Law); must have obtained a University degree and a Master's degree by that time, or hold an official university qualification from an EHEA country with a minimum of 300 ECTS of official university studies, of which at least 60 are at master's level.

Candidates expecting to be awarded such degrees by October **** are eligible to apply.Strong commitment to scientific research and an good academic record.Good working knowledge of English.Must not yet have been awarded a doctoral degree.Must not have held a Ph.D. contract exceeding twelve months by the beginning of the fellowship (December **** to January ****).

Good skills in communication, teamwork, proactivity, characterization, integrity, time management, critical and analytical thinking, precision, and focus.Desirable:Experience in general cell culture techniques or stem cell cultures.Previous experience in neurobiology studies (BSc or MSc level) involving histology or research using mouse models (behavioral studies, etc.).

Experience in basic molecular biology and laboratory techniques (e.g., qPCR, immunofluorescence, among others).

Knowledge of image analysis using ImageJ or similar software.Proficiency in MATLAB and Python will be considered an advantage.Scientific writing skills.For conditions, requirements, details of the research project and other relevant data, please check the general call Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento **** by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation at the IBEC site.We Offer Number of available positions: 1Predoctoral researcher contract: 4 yearsStarting date: January 1st, **** (to be confirmed, based on the resolution of the call Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento **** by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities).

International scientific environment with high-quality training, induction programme, and visa/work permit support for international researchers to install in Barcelona.How to apply: Until October 29th an online application form is available through the IBEC dedicated site: caree rs.ibecbarcelona.eu (note: omit broken or placeholder links in final).

Applications submitted before the deadline will be evaluated.Reference: FPI_JADR_RGIf you have any further questions regarding your application, please contact ****** and Inclusion Principles of the selection process: IBEC adheres to the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R).

IBEC is committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion.

We support employees irrespective of gender, nationality, religion, disabilities, age, sexual identity or cultural and socioeconomic background.IBEC is an equal opportunity employer and aims for balanced representation in recruitment processes.Protection of personal data: IBEC guarantees that candidates' personal data are processed in accordance with the GDPR and national data protection laws, and will be processed solely for selection purposes.Who we are?

The Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) is an interdisciplinary research center focused on Bioengineering and Nanomedicine in Barcelona, recognized as a Severo Ochoa Research Centre.

Our mission is to develop international high-quality interdisciplinary research that advances health and quality of life.IBEC is located in Barcelona Science Park with a broad international team and collaborations.

Grant PID***********OB-I00 funded by MICIU/AEI/********/************ and FEDER, EU.

#J-*****-Ljbffr

• Nivel de experiencia---
• Tipo de contratoConsultor
• Publicada21 oct.

.

The Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) invites applications for a Laboratory Assistant position within the Biosensors for Bioengineering Group.

The role involves supporting multidisciplinary research on cellulose-based biomaterials integrated with organs-on-chip technology, contributing to in-line biomarker monitoring and tissue engineering innovations.

Job Details

Title

Laboratory Assistant – Biosensors for Bioengineering Research Group

Organization/Publisher

Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC)

Work Location:

Barcelona Science Park, Spain

Research Field

Bioengineering, Biomaterials, Organs-on-Chip, Tissue Engineering

Researcher Profile

Laboratory Assistant

Contract Type

Full-time, 6-months

Application Deadline

22 October ****

Start Date

November ****

Salary

Very competitive (based on experience)

How To Apply

Apply here

Required Qualification

Degree in bioengineering, engineering, chemistry, or physics; currently enrolled in a Master's program

Required Experience

Communication and teamwork skills; analytical thinking; English proficiency

Advantageous Experience

Biomaterials research, cell culture, microfabrication techniques

About IBEC

The Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) is a leading interdisciplinary research center located in the Barcelona Science Park.

Recognized as a Severo Ochoa Research Centre, IBEC focuses on bioengineering and nanomedicine, creating innovative solutions to improve health and quality of life.

The institute hosts 21 research groups, employs 350 professionals from 30 countries, and maintains strong links with universities, hospitals, and industry partners.

Your Mission

Support multidisciplinary research integrating biomaterials with organs-on-chip technology.

Develop and characterize cellulose-based biomaterials for cartilage tissue engineering.

Integrate 3D engineered tissues with paper-based microfluidic devices for in-line biomarker monitoring.

Collaborate closely with international research teams and industry partners.

Who We're Looking For

Candidates with a degree in bioengineering, engineering, chemistry, or physics, currently pursuing a Master's program.

Individuals with excellent communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and analytical skills.

High level of English proficiency is required.

Preferred Experience

Hands-on experience with biomaterials, cell culture, and microfabrication techniques will be considered an advantage.

Benefits & Work Environment

Full-time 6-month contract with competitive salary.

Flexible work hours, paid holidays, and leave for personal matters.

Support for family needs, including babysitting services during interviews.

Access to IBEC's professional development programs, mentoring, and training opportunities.

Induction and relocation support for international candidates.

Stimulating, interdisciplinary, and international research environment.

Commitment to Equality & Diversity

IBEC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Priority will be given to female candidates in the case of equal merit, and all personal data is processed in compliance with EU GDPR.

Application Instructions

Submit your application online via the IBEC Careers Portal by 22 October ****.

Ensure you attach relevant documents, including CV and academic records.

For questions, contact ******.

Reference: LA-JR

Reference Links

IBEC Official Website

IBEC Research Groups

#J-*****-Ljbffr