Research Position-therapies and Innovation in

VHIR-RRHH-FOR-003 vs01

TheVall d'Hebron Research Institute

(VHIR) is a public sector institution that

promotes and develops the research,

innovation and biosanitary teaching of the

Vall d’Hebron University Hospital. Through

the excellence of our research, we identify

problems of society and we contribute to

spread them around the world.

In April 2015, the Vall d’Hebron

Research Institute (VHIR) obtained

the recognition of the European

Commission HR Excellence.

This recognition proves that VHIR

endorses the general principles of the

European Charter for Researchers and

a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment

of Researchers (Charter & Code) .

VHIR embraces Equality and

Diversity. As reflected in our values

we work toward ensuring inclusion

and equal opportunity in

recruitment, hiring, training, and

management for all staff within the

organization, regardless of gender,

civil status, family status, sexual

orientation, religion, age, disability

or race.

Research position for gene and cell therapies in

neuromuscular disorders

Therapies and Innovation in Pediatric Neurology + Gene and Cell Therapy

We are two groups at VHIR working together for several years. Our aim is to develop disease-modifying

therapies in congenital muscular dystrophies, with special interest in type 1A. We are a highly motivated

team with both senior and junior PIs that puts together clinical, translational and basic research experience

for developing therapeutic options for severe, rare, orphan neurological disorders.

We are looking for a pre-doctorate student with previous technical experience in cell and molecular biology

and interest in the development a PhD related to this project.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Education and qualifications : Required: -

Bachelor’s and Master's Degree in any biomedical discipline

• Good references for trainers, mentors and/or previous employers in the field
• Fluency in written and oral English

Desired: -

Specific/Additional training in animal experimentation

• VHIR-RRHH-FOR-003 vs01

TheVall d'Hebron Research Institute

(VHIR) is a public sector institution that

promotes and develops the research,

innovation and biosanitary teaching of the

Vall d’Hebron University Hospital. Through

the excellence of our research, we identify

problems of society and we contribute to

spread them around the world.

In April 2015, the Vall d’Hebron

Research Institute (VHIR) obtained

the recognition of the European

Commission HR Excellence.

This recognition proves that VHIR

endorses the general principles of the

European Charter for Researchers and

a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment

of Researchers (Charter & Code) .

VHIR embraces Equality and

Diversity. As reflected in our values

we work toward ensuring inclusion

and equal opportunity in

recruitment, hiring, training, and

management for all staff within the

organization, regardless of gender,

civil status, family status, sexual

orientation, religion, age, disability

or race.

Experience and knowledge : Required: -

Previous hands-on experience on cell and/or molecular biology

• Abilities at team working

Desired: -

Knowledge of cell and/and molecular protocols

• Ability to autonomous daily lab working

Main responsibilities and duties: -

Performance of experiments

• Collaboration in sample collection and annotation in neuromuscular disorders
• Participation in laboratory meetings, experiments’ design and result presentation adequate to his level of

expertise

• Participation in publications’ preparation

Labour conditions: -

Full-time position: 40 h/week.

• Starting date: immediate.
• Gross annual salary: 17.737,84 € (Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale for first and second year Predoctoral students)
• Contract**:Open-ended contract linked to the project (1+2 years).
• VHIR-RRHH-FOR-003 vs01

TheVall d'Hebron Research Institute

(VHIR) is a public sector institution that

promotes and develops the research,

innovation and biosanitary teaching of the

Vall d’Hebron University Hospital. Through

the excellence of our research, we identify

problems of society and we contribute to

spread them around the world.

In April 2015, the Vall d’Hebron

Research Institute (VHIR) obtained

the recognition of the European

Commission HR Excellence.

This recognition proves that VHIR

endorses the general principles of the

European Charter for Researchers and

a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment

of Researchers (Charter & Code) .

VHIR embraces Equality and

Diversity. As reflected in our values

we work toward ensuring inclusion

and equal opportunity in

recruitment, hiring, training, and

management for all staff within the

organization, regardless of gender,

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