Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) is a
public-sector research institution based in Barcelona (Spain). It
promotes and conducts cutting-edge biomedical research in close
collaboration with the University Hospital Vall d'Hebron. VHIR is
committed to developing innovative solutions to health challenges,
contributing to scientific advancement while fostering educational,
social, and economic development at both local and general levels.
VHIR is currently offering a Research Technician position within
the Liver Disease Unit for a nine-month period. Education and
qualifications: Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology with a
minimum grade of 7.20 Master in Translational Biomedical Research
offered by VHIR Fluency in Catalan, Spanish and English (business
level) Minimum h-index of 9 Minimum of 12 published papers in
international journals, at least two as a first author Minimum
participation in at least 8 poster or oral presentations at
scientific seminars or meetings. Desired: Strong teaching skills
Excellent ability to deliver oral presentations at local, national




and international meetings Experience and knowledge: Required: At
least 4 years of experience in molecular biology and
next-generation sequencing-based analysis of RNA viruses Knowledge
of virology, gradient-based isolation techniques, data collection,
and analysis Ability to teach and mentor students Self-motivated,
enthusiastic and committed to research activities. Extensive
expertise in next-generation sequencing and metagenomics
Participation in competitive research projects Desired: Experience
in DNA and RNA extraction Experience in next-generation sequencing
NGS Main responsibilities and duties: Coordinate the optimisation
of metagenomics methodologies Provide support for bioinformatic
analysis following metagenomics runs and data acquisition
Collaborate in writing papers Prepare and mentor new students
Organise and ensure proper maintenance of the viral hepatitis
laboratory Labour conditions: F

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