Oferta de treball: Lab scientist for Malaria Immunology Group

ISGlobal is looking for an experienced predoctoral researcher or junior postdoc to establish functional immunological assays after infection or vaccination. Activities carried out in the project aim to investigate functional immune mechanisms of vaccine-induced protection against infectious diseases, and identify correlates of vaccine-induced protection. 

The overall goals are to identify biomarkers of disease and immunity and understand the mechanisms and mediators of protective immunity induced by infection and vaccines using multidimensional clinical, epidemiological, immunological and molecular data.

This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No 101046314, ENDING COVID 19 VARIANTS OF CONCERN THROUGH COHORT STUDIES (END-VOC)
 

The purpose of the position is to establish assays to perform functional immune profiling studies in the context of infectious diseases and vaccines. The position includes laboratory analysis of samples using multiplex and cytometry technologies. The position will require experience in antibody assays including Luminex, and cellular (innate and adaptive) cultures and assays, as well as some basic statistics and data management. The position is based at ISGlobal in Barcelona. 
 

• Design and implement functional antibody and cellular assays 
• Carry out data cleaning, QA/QC and preprocessing
• Basic data management and descriptive statistics
• Prepare data reports and manuscripts
   

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder. 

This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual professional assessment process.

• Masters in biomedical sciences ideally advanced immunology
• Experience in Luminex antibody assays
• Experience in cellular assays, ELIspot/Fluorospot and flow cytometry
• Basic experience/knowledge in processing, managing, visualization, presentation and analysis of complex multidimensional data 
• Experience with database management and programming software statistical analysis: R, Excel, CSV.
• Basic experience in analysis of immunological, vaccinology and infectious diseases data.

• Attention to detail
• Multitasking
• Problem resolution.
• Learning capacity.
• Teamwork.

The post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in People management policy, including Equity, diversity and health safety. The post holder will respect, and accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.

• English and Catalan or Spanish

• Duration: 4 months with possible extension
• Starting date: January 2025
• Contract: Full time
• Salary Range: According to ISGlobal Salary scale

Applicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position: LabScientist_MalariaGroup_Dec24, attach the CV and a Cover Letter. Each attached document must be named with the candidate name and surname. 

The receipt of applications will be open until 25 Dec 2024. 

Applications will be accepted until 17.00 CET of the closing date.

Only the applications submitted through the request form will be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The interviews could be placed during the reception candidatures period.
Diverse candidacies are welcome that includes: gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political views.

The selection process is designed in two phases:
1- Interview phase of a technical nature, with the team that requires the incorporation. To assess the person's skills and CV.
2 - Meeting with HR with the finalist(s) to finish assessing the profile and discuss contractual and institutional issues.

If needed any technical test could be pass. A Psychological Competency Evaluation Test will be required for the structural or transversal positions.

In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.

In ISGlobal we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men be promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such as age, gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, functional diversity, political leanings, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

ISGlobal supports the initiative #ScienceforUkraine. Therefore,  to sustain Ukraine’s presence in the European Research Area and international scholarly community, candidates from Ukraine on all levels of scholarly career are welcome: students, PhD candidates, early career researchers and senior scholars.
We confirm our commitment towards the value of the diversity of our staff and student population and seek to promote peace, equity, diversity and inclusion as essential elements in contribution to improving health worldwide.