2024-061-01 Postdoctoral Researcher
Under the leadership of Josep Tabernero, VHIO is an internationally recognized cancer center. Its multidisciplinary, collaborative model drives scientific progress and innovative cancer treatments.
The Vall d´Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO) Seeks a “Postdoctoral Researcher”
Reference: 2024-061-01
Application deadline: 31/12/2024
Number of vacancies: 1
Job description
About us:
The Cancer Cell Cycle Group led by Dr. Marcos Malumbres at Vall Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO) is growing, we are seeking enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher with experience in Molecular and Cellular Biology as well as Cancer Research to apply for postdoctoral fellowships.
Our lab focuses on the basic mechanisms that control cell differentiation and proliferation, and their implications in pathology. We are interested in deciphering the mechanisms that drive tumour cell proliferation, with a patient-focused perspective, and the therapeutic opportunities of inhibiting the activity of critical cell cycle regulators in cancer.
Find more about our research here: https://malumbreslab.org/ and https://vhio.net/pf/cancer-cell-cycle-group/
Tasks:
- Develop a project exploring CDKs as new targeted therapies in cancer
- Design and develop experiments using genome engineering technologies in in vitro and in vivo models of breast, colorectal, lung and endometrial cancer Analyse experimental data and interpret findings to understand the mechanisms underlying resistance to treatment with CDK inhibitors
- Interact closely with both wet lab and computational scientists from the group
- Serve as senior member of the team and, down the road, co-supervisor of PhD students or technical staff
- Present research findings at conferences and contribute to scientific publications
Professional experience
Must Have:
- The candidate must hold a PhD, preferably in Cell & Molecular Biology or Oncology
- Previous experience and advanced skills in some of the following: culture of mammalian cells and organoids, generation of patient-derived models, liquid biopsy and circulating tumor cells,
- Experience with genomics, transcriptomics and methylomics in cancer
Languages:
- Fluency in English
Computer skills:
- Advanced MS Office and Prism experience
Competences:
- Rigor, time management, autonomy and teamwork
- Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication skills and planning capacity
- Curiosity and critical thinking
Additional information:
We offer:
- 📈The possibility of developing your professional career in a competitive environment.
- 🧠To be part of a centre that is constantly developing, pursuing excellence in research and collaborating with leading teams.
- 🫱🏻🫲🏾We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment, and welcome all people equally, regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation.
- 🪴We care about our environment and understand the importance of sustainability. We have the GreenVhio program, which you can be a part of.
Conditions:
- 📝Permanent contract.
- 🍉Fresh fruit every tuesday.
- 💶Salary according to qualifications and experience following VHIO pay scales.
- 💳Flexible remuneration program (includes restaurant vouchers/cards, transport, medical insurance, and “baby daycare” voucher).
- ⏰Flexible working hours and measures to balance work, family, and personal life, and promote gender equality, as established in the VHIO collective agreement.
- 🗺️23 days of holidays and 5 personal days.
- 🎓Fully subsidized Catalan, Spanish, or English courses.
Vall d’Hebron Institute Oncology (VHIO) endorses the Requirements and Principles of the European Charter for Researchers, the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers promoted by the European Commission and follows Equal Opportunities policies.
On 10th April 2018 VHIO was awarded the “HR Excellence in Research” logo. Our Institute was consequently granted permission to use the HR Excellence in Research Award logo as demonstration of its stimulating and favourable work environment in line with the Charter & Code.
- Departamento
- División de Investigación Preclínica y Traslacional
- Ubicaciones
- VHIO Centro CELLEX
Acerca de VHIO
El Vall d’Hebron Instituto de Oncología (VHIO), es un centro de referencia en medicina personalizada en oncología.
Gracias a su modelo pionero de investigación multidisciplinaria y traslacional y a su participación en consorcios y proyectos con otros centros de prestigio de todo el mundo, se ha convertido en uno de los centros integrales más importantes de Europa capaz de transformar, en tiempo récord, los últimos descubrimientos de la investigación en el laboratorio en ensayos clínicos de fase inicial y, por tanto, en nuevas oportunidades para los pacientes.
2024-061-01 Postdoctoral Researcher
Under the leadership of Josep Tabernero, VHIO is an internationally recognized cancer center. Its multidisciplinary, collaborative model drives scientific progress and innovative cancer treatments.
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