Descripción de la oferta
Introduction to the vacant position: The Enzyme Sensors and Chemical Probes group is looking for a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to manage the research group laboratory and establish research on fluorogenic enzyme sensors for fluorescence microscopy. This position fits within our overall aim of revealing disease mechanisms through the development of imaging tools and chemical probes, leading up to methods for translatable drug discovery.
Main tasks and responsibilities
Laboratory management: help the set‑up of equipment and research protocols, and assist in training and mentoring junior lab members
Fluorogenic sensor development: construct fluorescence-based tools through peptide synthesis and protein semi-synthesis
Enzyme assay development: investigate enzyme activity in vitro using purified recombinant proteins
Live cell imaging: establish protocols for spatiotemporal tracking of enzyme activity in cell culture
Outreach: disseminate research findings at international conferences and through publications
Requirements for candidates
Essential
Ph.D. degree in Chemical Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, or a related field
Demonstrated expertise in biochemistry, molecular biology, and/or synthetic chemistry techniques
Scientific communication in English; ability to work and communicate in an interdisciplinary environment; time management; collaboration
Strong interest in research management and cutting‑edge chemical biology research
Advantageous
Experience in laboratory management and/or purchasing equipment
Experience with enzyme biochemistry
Experience with cell culture and fluorescence microscopy
Experience working within international teams or institutions
Competencies and Skills
Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Commitment
Proactivity
Integrity
Critical and Analytical Thinking
We Offer
Number of available positions: 1
Starting date: September 1st, 2026
Working conditions: Full time (37.5 hrs/week), open‑ended contract for scientific and technical activities, linked to the project and budget duration
Measures to reconcile work and family life (parental leave, flexible schedule working hours, 23 paid holidays, 9 leave days for personal matters, among others)
IBEC ensures equality of access to professional development opportunities; yearly training catalogue offers a wide range of technical and transferable skills including mobility grants and a Mentoring programme for predoctoral and postdoctoral researchers
Stimulating, interdisciplinary research and high‑quality international scientific environment
Induction programme and additional support for foreigners to obtain Visa‑working permit and to install in Barcelona
How to apply
Until July 31st an online application form is available through IBEC dedicated site: https://careers.ibecbarcelona.eu/ . Only those applications submitted before the deadline will be evaluated.
Reference
PR-CMY
IBEC’s Commitment on equal opportunity, diversity, and Inclusion
IBEC is a signatory of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA). We consider, especially for early‑stage investigators, the scientific content of research outputs rather than publication metrics or the identity of the journal. IBEC is committed to diversity and inclusion, supporting employees irrespective of gender, nationality, religion, disabilities, age, sexual identity or cultural and socioeconomic background.
Protection of personal data
IBEC guarantees that candidates’ personal data are processed in accordance with the requirements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Law 3/2018 on Data Protection. Personal data will be processed solely for the purposes of the selection process.
Who we are?
The Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia, IBEC, is an interdisciplinary research centre focused on Bioengineering and Nanomedicine based in Barcelona. IBEC is one of the top research institutions named as a Severo Ochoa Research Centre by the Ministry of Science, Universities and Innovation, which recognizes excellence at the highest international level in terms of research, training, human resources, outreach and technology transfer.
IBEC was established in 2005 by the Generalitat de Catalunya, the University of Barcelona, and the Technical University of Cataluña. It is located within the Barcelona Science Park and UPC Besós Campus, with an annual budget of 21 Mio€, 4,400 square meters of facilities, 25 research groups and a team of researchers and support services of 450 people from 40 different countries.
Contact: jobs@ibecbarcelona.eu
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