Organisation/Company Universitat Rovira i Virgili Department Human Resources Service Research Field Engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 9 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Call for applications for non-statutory research staff positions Tests for selecting a Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Electronics, Electrical, and Automatic Engineering_PI26030

- PhD in analytical chemistry, mass spectrometry, metabolomics, or a closely related discipline.
- Hands-on experience with mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) technologies. - Tissue sectioning and clinical sample handling.
- Knowledge of metabolomics workflows and experimental design.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment.

- DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in MSI data analysis using R, Python, MATLAB, or similar platforms.
- Histological image registration and image analysis

Specific Requirements

- We are seeking a highly motivated researcher to join Metabolomics Interdisciplinary Laboratory team ( https://milab.recerca.urv.cat/en/ ).



The successful candidate will contribute to the development and application of cutting-edge mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) technologies for spatial metabolomics, with a focus on understanding tissue metabolism in health and disease. The position offers the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art MSI instrumentation (MALDI-MSI, DESI-MSI), advanced computational tools, and collaborative biomedical research projects involving clinicians, biologists, and data scientists.
- TASKS:
- Development and optimization of MSI workflows for spatial metabolomics (sample preparation / matrix deposition).
- Method development for quantitative and high-throughput MSI (MALDI-MSI, DESI-MSI) in biomedical applications.
- High-resolution spatial mapping of metabolites, lipids, and small molecules.
- Multimodal integration with histology, and spatial transcriptomics.
- Data processing, statistical analysis, and biological interpretation of imaging datasets.
- Collaborate with biomedical teams on clinical applications.
- Present research findings at conferences and publish in high-impact journals.
- Contribute to grant proposals and collaborative research initiatives.
- Assist in mentoring junior researchers and students.

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Additional Information

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute URV_Department of of Electronics, Electrical, and Automatic Engineering Country Spain State/Province Tarragona City Tarragona Geofield

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