The Research Group “Therapeutics and Innovations in Neuropediatrics” at Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join a translational research project focused on therapy development for LAMA2-related muscular dystrophy (LAMA2-RD). The selected candidate will contribute to preclinical studies aimed at evaluating innovative therapeutic strategies, including cell-based approaches and/or studies in mouse models of disease.
This role offers a defined period of advanced, mentored training, providing the opportunity to deepen expertise, contribute to high-quality research projects, and strengthen scientific independence.
The position is fully focused on research activities, allowing you to dedicate your time to scientific excellence and career progression within a leading research centre.
Main responsibilities and duties:
- Conduct high‑quality research aligned with project and lab objectives, including rigorous data collection, analysis, and literature review.
- Collaborate with senior researchers in designing experiments,
developing research protocols, and contributing to publications, reports, and grant proposals.
- Present research findings within the team and at scientific conferences or seminars.
- Provide guidance to junior researchers or graduate students and supervise Bachelor’s and Master’s students when applicable.
- Engage in continuous professional development and work with the technology transfer office to identify potential inventions and understand IP processes.
- Coordinate and perform preclinical experimental work related to LAMA2-RD therapy development.
- Establish, maintain and characterise relevant cell culture models and/or contribute to experimental studies in mouse models.
- Perform molecular, cellular, histological and protein-based analyses to assess therapeutic efficacy.
- Participate in the design, execution, documentation and troubleshooting of experiments.
- Analyse, interpret and present exper
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