PhD Student 2025/CP/012

31 Jan 2025
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of A Coruña

Research Field

Biological sciences
Technology » Biotechnology

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions

PhD Positions

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

7 Feb 2025 - 15:00 (Europe/Brussels)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

35

Offer Starting Date

1 Mar 2025

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

European Union / Next Generation EU

Reference Number

2025/CP/012

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

No

Offer Description

Grant/funding reference: ED431G‐2023/09 

Job title: Grants for the accreditation, structure, improvement and support to Research Centers of the Galician University System. Co‐financed in the framework of the operational programme Feder Galicia 2021‐2027 (Specific objective 1.1: Enhancing research and innovation capabilities while integrating advanced technologies of the Regional Ministry of Culture, Education, Vocational Training and Universities (Xunta de Galicia). 

Research line / Scientific‐technical services: Feeding circuits and mechanisms of cancer.

“CICA  ‐ Interdisciplinary Centre of Chemistry and Biology” of the UDC was accredited in 2024 as a Research Centre of the Galician University System (SUG), joining the CIGUS Network of the Xunta de Galicia as a research centre of excellence. 

CICA currently has 30 affiliated research groups and focuses on three strategic thematic areas: Biomedicine (BMed); Food, Pollution and Health (ACeS); and Nanoscience and Advanced Materials (NeMA).

 The accreditation and membership of the Research Center to the Galician CIGUS Network will require specific support and monitoring tasks, as well as future positioning, in which CICA will seek to continue its scientific excellence and uniqueness within the Galician research space. 

The increasing competitiveness and continual evolution in the field of research demand a strong commitment to developing and attracting new talent. In this context, CICA recognizes the necessity of strengthening and diversifying its research capabilities by establishing new research groups in three strategic areas. These groups will not only enhance our current projects but also pave the way for new research paths essential for advancing knowledge within our institution. 

The announcement of these three pre‐doctoral contracts—one for each of CICA's strategic areas—presents a valuable opportunity to attract talented individuals with innovative skills and knowledge. By providing the chance to work under the guidance of newly recruited and accomplished research staff (Ramón y Cajal, Beatriz Galindo), these positions will enable young pre‐doctoral researchers not only to advance their research projects but also to develop the essential skills needed to become leading professionals in their respective fields. 

Moreover, this initiative is part of a broader CICA strategy aimed at fostering excellence and competitiveness in research. Through this effort, we aim not only to strengthen the center's research capacity but also to contribute to the training of the next generation of scientists and academics. 

In summary, this call for pre‐doctoral contracts represents a crucial step toward consolidating our research areas and cultivating an environment that promotes innovation, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas. We are confident that these initiatives will attract top talent and enhance the quality of research conducted at the center, ensuring its long‐term relevance and sustainability. 

This recruitment is funded through the “Grants for Accreditation, Structuring, Improvement, and Sustainability of Research Centres within the Galician University System, co‐financed under the framework of the Feder Galicia Operational Programme 2021‐2027”.

Responsibilities: 

The selected candidate will join the FeMCa group (“Hunger Circuits and Cancer Mechanisms”) of the CICA, with the principal investigator Dr. Mª Elena Rodríguez García‐Rendueles, where he/she will carry out the necessary experiments for the evolution of the project.   

Tasks are focused mainly on molecular and cellular biology techniques and experiments aimed at biomedicine related to the doctoral program in Molecular and Cellular Biology. Specifically: 

 Use of cellular and molecular biology techniques. 

o Maintenance and management of primary cultures and cell lines. Preparation of culture media, maintenance of cell stock in liquid nitrogen.

 o Carrying out cell growth and viability assays, as well as cell migration and invasion assays. Which will involve the use of different inhibitors and drugs. 

o Extraction of DNA, RNA and proteins. 

o Use of cloning, mutagenesis, transfection/infection and bacterial transformation techniques. Genetic silencing techniques (siRNA, shRNA, CRISPR...) or overexpression. 

o Staining of samples by IHC and immunofluorescence. Use of the microscope. 

o Use of molecular techniques such as PCR, RT‐PCR, Real‐time PCR, electrophoresis or western blot. 

o In vivo experimentation: carrying out primary mouse cultures; genografts.

 

Where to apply

Website

https://sede.udc.gal/services/electronic_board/EXP2025/000901

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Technology » Biotechnology

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Degrees that give access to Ph‐doctoral programmes. 

Candidates must be enrolled in a PH‐D programme belonging to the Galician University System (SUG)

Additional Information
Eligibility criteria

Eligibility and selection criteria (out of 100 points): 

Curriculum Vitae must be submitted following the structure outlined in the table of the link below:

https://sede.udc.gal/services/electronic_board/EXP2025/000901/document?logicalId=5889a8ee-82e4-4fbf-b3c8-eed9239784e2&documentCsv=GD1T4TCO0DCTLETIHT08HOLR

Waiting list: in the resolution of this call for applications, a waiting list will be established with the applications that reach a minimum score of 35 points.

Selection process

WHERE TO APPLY: UDC online services site (https://sede.udc.gal/services/telematic_register ) Applications should be addressed to the Office of the Vice‐President for Research and Knowledge Transfer and must include the call reference.

DEADLINE: Applications must be submitted within 5 working days following the publication of the call on the official UDC online services bulletin board

SELECTION COMMITTEE (minimum 3 members and 3 reserves):   Members: President: Jaime RodríguezGonzález(director CICA/Full Professor) Member: Mª Elena Rguez.García‐Rendueles(researcher CICA pyc_pdi) Secretary: Mª IsabelGonzález Siso (deputy director CICA/Full Professor) Reserves: President: Luis Varela Fernández(researcher CICA pyc_pdi) Member: Elena Pazos Chantrero (researcher CICA/Associate Professor) Secretary: Daniel Torrecilla Cillero (technician CICA pyc_pro).

PLACE OF PUBLICATION OF RESULTS: Official bulletin board of the UDC online services site.

Additional comments

Support documentation: 

1. Copy of national identity document. 

2. Copy of degree certificate. 

3. Curriculum vitae (CV). 

4. Responsive declaration that the requirements of the call are fulfilled. 

5. Responsive declaration of the veracity of the data stated in the application.

NOTES: 

 Please submit your curriculum vitae (CV) in the same sequence and with the same sections as outlined in the criteria table in Section B. CVs submitted in a different format may not be evaluated. 

 Clearly indicate the tasks performed in each position, along with the duration of each role. 

 Training Section Requirements: It is essential to report the total number of hours spent on each training activity. Failure to do so will result in the training not being recognized or considered in the evaluation process. 

 Each merit should be evaluated only once to ensure fairness and avoid duplication across different assessment sections. 

 Along with the documentation specified at the end of this document, please attach a single PDF containing supporting documents for all merits claimed in the CV. Merits without supporting documentation may not be considered.

*If you are a candidate from abroad Spain, please contact euraxess.vit@udc.es for instructions on how to apply through the official electronic register of the University.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

CICA

Country

Spain

Geofield

Contact

State/Province

A Coruña

City

A Coruña

Website

https://www.udc.es/

Street

A Maestranza 9

Postal Code

15071

E-Mail

vit@udc.es

STATUS: EXPIRED

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