Postdoctoral Researcher
2 days ago
Valencia
About CARLOS SIMÓN FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH IN WOMEN’S HEALTH At Carlos Simon Foundation, we are offering an outstanding Postdoctoral position in our research laboratory, based in Paterna, Valencia (Spain). The successful candidate will join the Gynecological Tumours Research Group led by Dr. Aymara Mas, a team dedicated to investigating innovative methods to shift the diagnostic and therapeutic focus towards precise and early preoperative assessment of gynecological tumors. The Carlos Simon Foundation for Women's Research is a non-profit organization founded and directed by Professor Carlos Simón, professor at the University of Valencia and renowned clinical researcher in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. We are a multidisciplinary team made up of more than 50 professionals. We work to create a world in which women's health pathologies that affect the uterus are no longer a barrier to their quality of life and reproductive desire. Our main activity is biomedical research in the field of reproductive medicine and women's health, and the development of other initiatives and actions aimed at improving our knowledge in the field and its application. Our organization is affiliated with the University of Valencia and the INCLIVA Health Research Institute (IIS INCLIVA), accredited by the Carlos III Health Institute, promoting educational access for our students and fostering the research careers of our research team. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities • Contribute expertise in molecular and cellular biology, and gene editing tools and to aid development and advancement of the research., • Work effectively with cross-functional teams., • Provide ideas and perform research to identify new opportunities to develop studies related to the promotion and improvement of human reproduction., • Directly work with a team of experimental scientists, maximizing employee productivity, engagement, and professional development., • Write research papers, reports, reviews, book chapters, summaries and abstracts for scientific meetings., • Perform the experimental procedures, related to human tissue culture, molecular biology, gene editing, microbiome, etc., • Conceive and execute new innovative project ideas., • Contribute to the design and execution of laboratory experiments and to the analysis and interpretation of data., • Attend national and international conferences to present the most relevant research results., • Ensure excellent communication with stakeholders (e.g. project team and line management) and excellent interaction and collaboration with interfaces or externally with third parties or universities., • Review working practices to ensure institution compliance. Required skills and experience • Ph.D. in molecular and/or cellular biology or related field., • At least 5 publications in indexed journals., • Participated in the management of tasks, packages, or subprojects in at least 1 project of national/international consortiums and/or projects/contracts with companies., • Knowledge of laboratory techniques, equipment and processes and supporting practices., • Proven understanding and experience in the fields of next-generation sequencing (NGS) data processing, high-throughput data analysis., • Working experience in bioinformatics, or computational/quantitative biology field is not required but will be positively valued., • Organisation of data, protocols, and results: statistical analysis, computer literacy., • Ability to work both in a group and independently., • Ability to adapt to changing environments., • Excellent communication and management skills., • Commitment. Reliability in meeting commitments and deadlines., • Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive attitude with the ability to coordinate and multi-task., • Open-mindedness that allows you to be open to exploring other points of view and/or solutions., • Persistence. Ability to overcome adversity., • Critical thinking., • English language proficiency. What do we offer? • Full package with attractive salary conditions based on the candidate's skills, experience, and suitability once selected., • Flexible working hours and hybrid work mode., • Future working trajectory within the Foundation., • Internal training opportunities and a collaborative research environment., • On-site childcare program during school holidays., • Free coffee, snacks and kitchen essentials., • Gym partnership at reduced rate., • Team events: summer dinner, holiday celebration, paella contest.
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