Organisation/Company: University of A CoruñaResearch Field: Biological sciencesTechnology: BiotechnologyResearcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)Positions: Bachelor PositionsCountry: SpainApplication Deadline: 5 Jun 2025 - 15:00 (Europe/Brussels)Type of Contract: PermanentJob Status: Full-timeHours Per Week: 35Offer Starting Date: 1 Sep 2025Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

NoReference Number: 2025/CP/100Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

NoOffer DescriptionGrant/funding reference: Berce/2024-2028/LuisVarelaResearch line/Scientific-technical services: Role of hypothalamic astrocytes in the regulation of food intake.Working hours: Monday to Friday, from 9:30 a.M. to 2:00 p.M. and from 3:00 p.M. to 5:30 p.M. (35 hours per week).This contract is funded through the "BERCE PROGRAM FOR BENEFICIARIES OF RAMÓN Y Cajal GRANTS."The main tasks include:The hired person will join the FeMC group ("Feeding Circuits and Cancer Mechanisms") at CICA, under the supervision of Principal Investigator Dr. Luis Varela Fernández, conducting experiments for the research project and supporting laboratory organization and management.Specifically:- Maintenance and handling of primary cultures and cell lines.

Preparation of culture media, maintenance of cell stocks in liquid nitrogen.- Performing cell growth and viability assays, migration and invasion assays, using various inhibitors and drugs.- Use of cloning, mutagenesis, transfection/infection, and bacterial transformation techniques.

Gene silencing techniques (siRNA, shRNA, CRISPR) or overexpression.Assisting with orders, stock maintenance, reagent and material management, and database creation and maintenance.Note: The expected duration of the contract is from 01/09/2025 to 30/04/2026 due to funding limitations.Qualifications: Degree, licentiate, or equivalent in Life Sciences/Biomedicine.Additional InformationEligibility criteria include educational background, experience with molecular and cell biology techniques, research grants or awards, research stays, language proficiency, and personal interview performance.Application process: Submit application via UDC online services, including required documents, within five working days after the call is published.Supporting documentation includes identity proof, degree certificate, CV, and declaration of eligibility.For international candidates, contact ****** for application instructions.#J-18808-Ljbffr