Looking for candidates to apply to the MSCA-Postdoctoral Fellowship with Biomedical Research Unit (BRU)

About

Our research combines clinical cohorts, advanced molecular analysis, and computational approaches to investigate the mechanisms underlying MASLD and MASH progression, particularly in patients with obesity and metabolic syndrome. A major focus of the group is the application of liquid biopsy and molecular biology tools to characterize circulating biomarkers and disease-related molecular signatures, including cell-free nucleic acids, circulating tumor-derived material, and other analytes with diagnostic and prognostic value. We also study cancer biology and the relationship between metabolic dysfunction and tumor development, with particular attention to mitochondrial dysfunction, lipid metabolism, and metabolic adaptations associated with disease progression and weight loss.

These questions are addressed through the integration of multi-omics approaches (including lipidomics, metabolomics, transcriptomics, and targeted molecular analyses) together with histological and tissue-based studies, imaging techniques, and computational and artificial intelligence tools.

Candidate profile

•        Candidates must comply with the eligibility criteria of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA-PF) programme. Applicants must hold a PhD degree at the time of the call deadline and have a maximum of eight years of research experience after the PhD. They must also comply with the MSCA mobility rule, meaning they must not have resided or carried out their main activity in Spain for more than 12 months in the 36 months prior to the call deadline.

•        A strong scientific background in biomedical sciences, molecular biology, biochemistry, medicine, or related disciplines is required, with particularly relevant expertise in translational molecular research.

•        Demonstrated research experience in molecular biology applied to cancer biology, metabolic diseases, liver disease, or related fields is required.

•        Hands-on experience in liquid biopsy approaches, including the isolation and analysis of circulating biomarkers, and in biomarker discovery and validation will be highly valued.

•        Experience with omics technologies (e.g., transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, lipidomics) and their integration with molecular biology workflows in biomedical research will be highly appreciated.

•        Familiarity with processing and analysis of biological samples in translational research settings, particularly for molecular characterization. Experience with histological analysis or imaging techniques will also be valued.

•        Experience in data analysis and integration of complex biological datasets, including bioinformatics, biostatistics, or computational approaches applied to molecular and liquid biopsy data, will be considered an advantage.

•        Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

•        Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research environment.

More information can be found on: https://www.iispv.cat/en/msca-pf-call-for-interest/

How to apply?

If you are interested in this opportunity, send your expression of interest to  upi@irbcatsud.cat, indicating the MSCA-PF + research group in the subject.