Job Offer: Research Support Technician - iBRAINS-IN-CyL

5 Mar 2025
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Instituto de Neurociencias de Castilla y León

Research Field

Pharmacological sciences
Biological sciences » Biology
Medical sciences » Medicine

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions

Research Support Positions

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

13 Mar 2025 - 00:00 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

35

Offer Starting Date

1 Apr 2025

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Excellence Unit iBRAINS-IN-CyL

The Excellence Unit iBRAINS-IN-CyL was established as a strategic initiative to strengthen neuroscience research in Castilla y León, fostering scientific excellence, innovation, and knowledge transfer in brain studies. This unit is part of the Institute of Neuroscience of Castilla y León (INCyL) , based at the University of Salamanca (USAL) —one of the oldest universities in Europe, with a renowned tradition of academic excellence and cutting-edge research.

iBRAINS-IN-CyL aims to understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying neurological diseases, facilitating the development of new therapies and diagnostic tools. With an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach, the unit promotes the integration of various research lines, establishing synergies with national and international groups to advance knowledge of the nervous system and its capacity for repair and neuronal plasticity.

Job Offer: Research Support Technician

The Scientific Programme 5 of the iBRAINS-INCyL project, entitled "Neuronal Plasticity and Neurorepair: from lifestyle to in vitro system", investigates the role of microglia in hippocampal neurogenesis. To achieve this, multiple experiments are conducted in parallel, including collaborations with other programmes and research groups.

The position involves obtaining, processing, and analysing biological samples that are essential for the project's progress. These samples are highly valuable and, in many cases, irreplaceable, resulting from the work of our team and collaborations with national and international groups. For this reason, it is essential to incorporate a specialised research support technician to ensure the proper development of experiments throughout their duration.

Key Responsibilities

• Genotyping of experimental animals.
• Cell cultures of neurospheres and microglia.
• Preparation of brain sections using various tomographic techniques.
• Application of immunofluorescence techniques in cell cultures and brain sections.
• Imaging using conventional epifluorescence, confocal, and structured illumination microscopy.
• Image analysis using ImageJ and DeepLearning-based tools.
• Drafting protocols and maintaining databases.
   

Job Conditions

• Working hours: 35 hours per week.
• Work environment: Dynamic and collaborative, within a research excellence setting.
• Gross salary: €2,109.93 per month.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Degree:

A Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences-related disciplines such as Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Medicine, Biomedicine, or related fields.

Desirable skills & experience:

Experience in cell culture, immunohistochemical techniques, genotyping, microscopy, and image analysis.

The application period opens on 5th March and closes on 13th March. Candidates must submit their applications through the Notice Board (Tablón de anuncios) in the Electronic Office (Sede Electrónica) of the University of Salamanca.

For further information or inquiries, please contact us at ibrainsincyl@usal.es .

Where to apply

Website

https://sede.usal.es/tablon/anuncio/8667/

Requirements

Research Field

Medical sciences

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Biological sciences

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Pharmacological sciences

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Degree

A Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences-related disciplines such as Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Medicine, Biomedicine, or related fields.

Other merits

Experience in cell cultures, immunohistochemical techniques, genotyping, microscopy, and image analysis.

Additional Information
Benefits

GROSS MONTHLY SALARY (including prorated extra payments): 2.109,93 €

WORKING HOURS: Monday-Thursday: 9:00-14:00 and 16:00-18:30, Friday: 8:00-15:30
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent (non-fixed) Scientific-technical activities contract.

Work environment: Dynamic and collaborative, within a research excellence setting.

Eligibility criteria

The selection committee will evaluate the merits documented and, if applicable, the test to be conducted according to the following scale, UP TO 100 POINTS.

The Selection Committee will evaluate the following merits, documented accordingly:

1. Academic and Scientific Curricular Merits (up to 50 points)

• Academic record: up to 20 points.
• Awards or scholarships obtained through competitive selection: up to 5 points.
• Participation in and/or presentation of scientific communications at conferences, scientific events, or science dissemination activities: up to 2.5 points.
• Training courses related to the use of digital tools, data management, analysis, and storage: up to 5 points.
• English proficiency level: up to 2.5 points.
• Other academic merits: up to 5 points.
• Other research merits: up to 5 points.
• Recommendation letters: up to 5 points.

2. Technical Experience and Knowledge Related to the Tasks (up to 50 points)

• Research stays in national and/or international research centers: up to 5 points.
• Scientific-technical experience (up to 25 points) in:
  • Genotyping
  • Neurosciences (neuroanatomy, neurohistology, neurophysiology, neurochemistry, etc.)
  • Cell cultures (experience in neural precursor cultures will be valued)
  • Microscopy and image analysis
• Work with materials derived from murine models: up to 10 points.
• Other notable merits related to the experiments and analyses to be performed: up to 10 points.

Selection process

The application period opens on 5th March and closes on 13th March. Candidates must submit their applications through the Notice Board (Tablón de anuncios) in the Electronic Office (Sede Electrónica) of the University of Salamanca.

For further information or inquiries, please contact us at ibrainsincyl@usal.es .

The evaluation of candidates, which must adhere to the principles of equality, merit, and capability, will be based on the documents submitted in the applications. The decision will rely on an individualized assessment of the merits listed in this call. The selection committee, chaired by the Principal Investigator, will conduct this evaluation, with its composition detailed in Annex I of this call.

If deemed necessary by the committee, interviews will be conducted with the top three candidates who score above the threshold of 65 points in the combined evaluation of curricular merits and experience.

Additional comments

This contract is funded through FEDER 2021-2027 funds (Excellence Ladder CLU-2023-1-01).

Website for additional job details

https://sede.usal.es/tablon/anuncio/8667/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Instituto de Neurociencias de Castilla y León

Country

Spain

State/Province

Salamanca

City

Salamanca

Postal Code

37007

Street

C. Pintor Fernando Gallego, 1

Geofield

Contact

State/Province

SPAIN/Salamanca

City

Salamanca

Website

https://sede.usal.es/tablon/anuncio/8667/
https://institutoneurociencias.org/

Street

Patio de C. Pintor Fernando Gallego, 1 1

Postal Code

37007

E-Mail

mjgil@usal.es
ibrainsincyl@usal.es

STATUS: EXPIRED

• X (formerly Twitter)
• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• Whatsapp
• 
  More share options
  • E-mail
  • Pocket
  • Viadeo
  • Gmail
  • Weibo
  • Blogger
  • Qzone
  • YahooMail