Descripción de la oferta
We are seeking a postdoctoral candidate passionate about synthetic and cell biology to join our dynamic ChemSynBio team at IQS School of Engineering – Ramon Llull University in Barcelona!
Our group
At ChemSynBio (www.chemsynbio.iqs.edu), we harness chemical and synthetic biology to create biotherapeutics and biomedical tools, especially to treat brain diseases and to understand brain transport. We aim to conduct groundbreaking research and to grow together!
The project
Current treatments against brain diseases have very low efficacy due to the incapacity of most drugs to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Our project OBGate, funded by the prestigious European Research Council, aims to understand receptor-mediated transport across the BBB and to develop new strategies to deliver large therapeutics into the brain with unprecedented efficiency and selectivity.
Your tasks
• Development of high-throughput screening BBB cell-based models.
• Usage of molecular/synthetic biology, omics & bioinformatics to study transcytosis.
• Engineering proteins to be expressed at the BBB to enhance transcytosis.
• Close collaboration with other researchers working on the project and the group.
• Contribution to an inspiring atmosphere and engagement in team activities.
• Student and preparation of scientific publications.
Offer conditions
• Competitive postdoctoral salary for Barcelona, commensurate with experience.
• 3 years of guaranteed funding & support to apply for additional funding (e.g. MSCA).
• Training opportunities and international conference attendance.
• Space for creativity, with dedicated mentorship and team support.
• Possibility to supervise PhD and MSc students.
• Ideal starting date: June 2025
Perfil buscado
• Requirements: PhD degree and advanced knowledge of molecular and cell biology
• Valuable experience: synthetic biology, bioinformatics/omics, protein engineering
• Ambition to pursue and publish high impact research.
• Strong motivation, proactivity, and creativity.
• Excellent teamwork abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and high fluency in English.
Presentación de solicitudes
Applications are welcome until April 30th or until the candidate is selected
• Applications should be addressed to Dr. Benjamí Oller-Salvia (benjami.oller@iqs.url.edu)
• Please include “Postdoc OBGateHT – Your Name” in the subject of your email.
• The following documents should be combined as a single pdf with your name:
o Motivation letter explaining why you would be a good fit for the position and team.
o Two reference letters and contact details of the referees who wrote them.
o Curriculum Vitae
