IRB Barcelona is seeking a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Fellow to participate in cutting edge research line of the Quantitative Stem Cell Dynamics lab led by Alejo Rodriguez-Fraticelli.

The lab focuses on implementing cutting-edge single-cell technologies to discover new druggable susceptibilities in leukaemia and other blood malignancies. The goal is to identify new targets to prevent drug-resistance and relapse in these terrible diseases.

We are looking for a wet lab candidate with a strong background in cancer biology, epigenetic analysis and/or stem cell research. Knowledge of single-cell sequencing, clonal analysis, biostatistics, and/or genomics will be appreciated but is not required for this position and the candidates will be trained in all appropriate skills for this project.

The position is for 2 years, with the potential to extend this contract up to 2 additional years. This level of support makes this an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to transition to an independent research-focused position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Independently design and test biological hypotheses.

- Plan, perform and interpret experiments.

- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary research team, tapping into the expertise of fellow researchers and external collaborators.

- Contribute to a culture of scientific excellence, efficiency, and teamwork.

- Contribute to other lab projects and to the maintenance of protocols and laboratory resources in the group.

- Critically analyze analytical results, participate in scientific discussions and in preparation of diverse forms of scientific communication (seminars and conferences).





- Participate in the project activities: meetings, presentations, visits to other labs, collaboration, exchange of data sets, preparing project reports/deliverables.

- Perform excellent research according to the high standards of the lab and the IRB Barcelona.

YOU HAVE

- PhD in a relevant Life Sciences field.

- At least one publication as first-author in a top-ranked journal (ranked Q1 in a life sciences field)

- Experience in hematological malignancies, including ex vivo and in vivo experiments.

- Demonstrated ability to design and conduct experiments independently, particularly in the area of single-cell genomics (at the very least, single-cell RNAseq).

- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively.

- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

- Attention to detail and accuracy.

- Proficiency in English (both written and spoken).

- Highly motivated, enthusiastic and collaborative person.

- Willing to keep on learning.

- Ability to work independently in a demanding research environment.

YOU MIGHT ALSO HAVE

- Familiarity with acute myeloid leukemia models, including patient derived materials.

- Experience with CRISPR screening techniques.

- Experience with computational data analysis of single-cell genomics data.

- Ability to secure additional funding,



such as grant-writing or fellowship-writing skills.

WHAT WE OFFER:

To be a part a part of something meaningful: We are a biomedical research centre that tirelessly works to achieve a society free of diseases. Our mission is to carry out research of excellence to cure cancer and other diseases linked to ageing.

Good Working conditions:Employed in compliance with Spanish legislation and regulations under a full-time contract. Employees receive the benefits of the Spanish Social Security system covering sickness, maternity/paternity leave and injuries at work.

Competitive salary: commensurate with experience and qualifications.

International Environment: Nearly 90 Postdoctoral researchers (more than a half non-Spanish nationals) are currently working at IRB Barcelona.

Multidisciplinary Research: Research of excellence at the unique interface between biology, chemistry, and structural and computational biology.

Training and Career: Postdoctoral researchers joining IRB Barcelona gain access to the Institute’s advanced research training and career development opportunities, all within in a competitive international environment. Courses and workshops on themes of particular interest to postdocs are offered regularly by the Institute.

Relocation & Visa Assistance: Trained staff provides support on visa paperwork, administrative requirements, and practical information on living and working in Barcelona, etc.

Social Life: We like to have fun. We promote several activities, like a Football League, an annual skiing trip, a Mountaineering Club, a Runn

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