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VAC_82_2024_POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER

Temporary, Full-time · IJC Can Ruti
Your mission

El   Instituto de Investigación contra la Leucemia Josep Carreras   (IJC) es un instituto de investigación sin ánimo de lucro con sede en Barcelona dedicado a avanzar en el conocimiento de la leucemia y trastornos relacionados, en colaboración con la Universidad de Barcelona y la Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona. El IJC tiene laboratorios en 6 campus clínicos: i) Hospital Clínic, ii) Hospital de Sant Pau, iii) Hospital Germans Trias Pujol, iv) Hospital del Mar, v) Hospital Josep Trueta Girona y vi) Hospital Sant Joan de Déu. El IJC sirve como un centro de colaboración para que investigadores básicos y médicos trabajen juntos en aspectos clínicos y biológicos fundamentales de la leucemia. El IJC ofrece un excelente entorno de trabajo basado en una fusión multidisciplinaria de ideas e instalaciones de vanguardia.


El Instituto de Investigación contra la Leucemia Josep Carreras Can Ruti busca un   Investigador Postdoctoral    altamente motivado para incorporarse al grupo de Biología de células madre, leucemias del desarrollo e inmunoterapia liderado por   el Dr. Pablo Menéndez.     Este contrato está vinculado al proyecto     CPP2022-009759     “Desarrollo de una terapia CAR-T dual dirigida a CD1a/CCR9 para el tratamiento de la leucemia linfoblástica aguda de células TR/R”, financiado por MCIN/AEI/10.13039/ 501100011033 y por la Unión Europea “NextGenerationEU”/PRTR.

 

Nuestro grupo se interesa por comprender el origen celular, la etiología y la patogénesis de la leucemia infantil. Nuestro objetivo es determinar la célula en la que se producen las mutaciones y nos esforzamos por descubrir qué células son responsables de desencadenar las recaídas. Además, trabajamos para identificar nuevas dianas terapéuticas y desarrollar terapias más específicas y menos tóxicas. Para lograrlo, nuestro laboratorio utiliza diversos enfoques, incluidos estudios genéticos, técnicas epigenéticas y modelos animales, así como herramientas de inmunoterapia celular adoptiva.


Responsabilidades principales

 

  • Diseñar y ejecutar experimentos in vitro e in vivo utilizando muestras de leucemia primaria, inmunoterapias adoptivas y ratones inmunodeficientes.
  • Dirigir proyectos, subvenciones y redacción de manuscritos.
  • Comunicarse eficientemente con oficinas de abogados de patentes y colaboradores externos en inmunología molecular y celular.
  • Co-supervisar un proyecto de doctorado.
  • Colaborar con los miembros del laboratorio en proyectos en curso. 
Your profile

What we need

 

  • PhD in Life Sciences.
  • Previous relevant postdoctoral training.
  • Excellent track record of publications related to hematological cancer and immunotherapy. At least two first-author publications in solid journals are required.
  • Experience in the identification and validation of new targets for cancer therapy. 
  • Experience in acute leukemia and/or lymphoma.
  • Experience in cellular immunotherapies.
  • Experience in handling and processing primary samples and NSG xenograft experiments.
  • Good communication skills in English and capacity to work independently. Catalan and/or Spanish would be a plus
  • Experience in supervising students.
  • Motivation to achieve a high quality in your work.
Why us?

What we offer

 

  • Full time contract 
  • An exciting and innovative research project. Be part of a young, collaborative and international work environment with cutting-edge technologies and interdisciplinary teams of scientists, including experts in medicine, immunology, genomics and bioinformatics.
  • The stimulating environment of the Barcelona metropolitan area.
  • Career Development Plan.
Deadline

Deadline for Applications

Please submit your application by December 1st

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About us
What makes us different? 

The mission of the Josep Carreras Institute is to conduct research and drive innovation in the epidemiological, preventive, clinical, translational, and basic aspects of cancer, with a special emphasis on leukaemia and other hematologic malignancies, with the final aim of finding a cure for these diseases.

The IJC’s vision is to be a world-class reference and excellent research multicampus that contributes to the improvement of results, and the cure of patients affected by leukemia and other malignant hemopathies, through innovation, sustainability, social responsibility, talent, and professional experience.


HR Excellence

In 2019, IJC was honored with the “Human Resources Excellence in Research Award” by the European Commission, recognizing the alignment of our human resources policies with the European Charter for Researchers and Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) guides research centers of excellence in implementing and upholding these standards within their policies, emphasizing training, professional development, and mobility opportunities.

The IJC’s commitment to these values and principles strengthens our internal policies and ensures that our members have the optimal conditions and environment for their professional development.

The IJC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

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