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JOB TITLE R2 POSTDOC POSITION LINKED TO PROSTATE CANCER RESEARCH LINE OF DIBIMEC GROUP
Researcher career profile (R2)
JOB DESCRIPTION
The DIBIOMEC research group at IISPV is looking for a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology or related fields for a permanent position linked to a research project on prostate cancer. Below are the details of the position.
The Pere Virgili Institute for Health Research (IISPV) is an institution that integrates research in the field of biomedicine in the “Camp de Tarragona” and the “Terres de l’Ebre”. The IISPV is the instrument that the university hospitals of both health regions have been endowed with (Joan XXIII University Hospital of Tarragona, Verge de la Cinta Hospital of Tortosa, Sant Joan de Reus University Hospital, Institut Pere Mata University Hospital of Reus) and Rovira and Virgili University, in order to bring together and manage biomedical research and innovation in the territory.
Number of available positions: 1
The selected candidate will perform the following tasks:
-Exovesicles isolation and characterization
-Analysis of the tumoral effect of vesicles secreted by periprostatic adipose tissue in: Proliferation, migration, invasion, and apoptosis of prostate cancer cells.
-Neovascularization in HUVEC cells.
-Macrophage polarization.
-Analysis of extracellular vesicle signalling pathways related to the tumour.
CANDIDATE PROFILE & REQUIREMENTS
IT WILL BE VALUED
-Previous experience in isolation and characterization of extracellular vesicles.
-Experience in prostate cell line cultures, primary cultures, gene expression analysis (QRT-PCR), Western blot, ELISAs, and immunohistochemistry.
-Specific knowledge in the field of prostate cancer, demonstrated through scientific–technical contributions.
-Experience with HUVEC cell cultures and neovascularization assays.
-Experience in database management and knowledge of statistical programs (SPSS, R).
High level of English.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
To access the interview phase it is necessary to have obtained a minimum score of 60 points in the sum of scores of the evaluation of the curriculum and cover letter.
| Items | 40 |
| Attitude | 10 |
| Fit in the work place | 10 |
| Experience, developed functions/skills | 10 |
| Teamwork | 10 |
The selected person must have obtained a minimum score of 80 points in the sum of scores from the assessment of all phases of the selection procedure.
SELECTION COMMITTEE
Susbtitutes:
CANDIDATURES
For any questions or queries: recruitment@iispv.cat
DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF CV 07/11/2024
COMMUNICATIONS
The IISPV will notify the candidates of the results of the different phases of the selection process through its website.
HRS4R Research in HR Excellence
The IISPV has the European accreditation The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R), complies with the general principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the recruitment of researchers.
The IISPV has an internal recruitment policy that follows the Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R) policies. More information about the HRS4R policies implemented at the IISPV is available on the following website: https://www.iispv.cat/hrs4r-hr-excellenceresearch/
The IISPV will guarantee the right to equal opportunities and treatment, as well as the real and effective exercise of rights by people with disabilities under equal conditions with respect to other citizens, through the promotion of personal autonomy, universal accessibility, access to employment, inclusion in the community and independent living and the eradication of any form of discrimination, in accordance with articles 9.2, 10, 14 and 49 of the Spanish Constitution and the International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and international treaties and agreements ratified by Spain.
In the event of a tie, priority will be given to hiring the person with a disability.
In the event of a tie between people of different genders, the person of the least represented gender in the work group/department/service in which he joins will be hired.
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