Predoctoral Researcher (Renal physiopathology)

<p>The Renal Physiopathology group at VHIR is looking for a highly motivated predoctoral researcher to apply for the upcoming AGAUR FI-STEP fellowship. The research project focuses on generating kidney organoids from human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSC), with the aim of advancing regenerative medicine and disease modeling in the field of rare renal diseases.</p><p><strong><br/></strong></p><p><strong>Education and qualifications:</strong></p><strong>Required:</strong><ul> <li>A Master’s degree (or in the final stages of completion) in Biology, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, or a related field</li> <li>Strong interest in stem cell biology, organoids, and regenerative medicine</li> <li>Experience in cell culture, molecular biology, or imaging techniques is a plus</li> <li>Excellent communication skills in English</li> <li>Eligibility to apply for the AGAUR FI-STEP fellowship:<ul> <li>Hold the nationality of a member state.</li> <li>Have completed undergraduate studies or the equivalent degree with a minimum average grade of the academic record greater than or equal to 7.50 (scale from 0 to 10) of the European Union.</li> <li>You must have completed the studies required for admission to a Ph.D. program between the- 1st of January 2022 and the start date of the contract. This date can be extended until 1 January 2019 in exceptional cases (maternity leave, temporary disability for a continuous period of at least 6 months due to a serious illness or accident that required major surgery, etc…).</li> <li>Must not have a doctoral degree.</li> <li>Not having benefited from any other specific predoctoral research personnel training contract for more than six months.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Labour conditions:</strong></p><ul> <li>Full-time position: 40h/week</li> <li>Gross annual salary: salary according to call</li> <li>Duration: 3 years</li> <li>Contract: Temporary</li> </ul><p></p><h5>How to apply: </h5><ul> <li>Interested candidates should send the following mandatory documents:<em><br/>The deadline is 1 March</em><ul> <li>CV</li> <li>Academic transcripts (on a scale of 1 to 10)</li> <li>Applicants who have completed all or part of their bachelor's, diploma or master's degree studies in centres outside the Spanish university system must accompany their academic transcripts with the equivalence declarations calculated by the provisions of the Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities at the following link: <a href="https://universidades.sede.gob.es/pagina/index/directorio/Equivalencia_notas_medias/language/en">https://universidades.sede.gob.es/pagina/index/directorio/Equivalencia_notas_medias/language/en</a> </li> <li>A brief cover letter </li> </ul> </li> </ul><br/><h5>Important: </h5><ul> <li>Please note that joining our research group is contingent on the successful award of the AGAUR FI-STEP fellowship. </li> </ul><p></p><ul> <ul> <ul> </ul> </ul> </ul><h5>What can we offer?</h5><ul> <li>Incorporation to Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops the biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the biggest hospital of Barcelona and the largest of Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).</li> <li>A scientific environment of excellence, highly dynamic, where high-end biomedical projects are continuously developed.</li> <li>Continuous learning and a wide range of responsibilities within a stimulating work environment.</li> <li>Individual training opportunities.</li> <li>Flexible working hours.</li> <li>23 days of holidays + 9 personal days.</li> <li>Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining checks, health insurance, transportation and more)</li> <li>Corporate Benefits: platform through which you can obtain significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports... among many others.</li> <li>Healthy Offering: choose from a variety of wellbeing focused activities to be the healthiest you.</li> </ul><p><strong><strong><br/></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong>Deadline to apply: 09-03-2025</strong></strong></p><em><br/>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, gender identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or ethnicity.</em>