This contract will be funded with resources from the State Public Employment Service (SEPE), managed by the Community of Madrid, within the framework of the "Young Researchers Program." Ref. Number: 09-PIN1-00014.8/2024.

IMDEA Food is part of the Network of Madrid Institutes for Advanced Studies promoted by the Community of Madrid, with the aim of conducting research that is both socially useful and of international scientific excellence. Within this framework, the IMDEA Food Institute seeks to strengthen its research groups working in strategic areas of interest to the Community of Madrid. This involves integrating support research staff into these groups, enabling researchers to dedicate more time to their scientific work while benefiting from the assistance of this staff. Simultaneously, this initiative supports the incorporation of young professionals into the productive system, helping them to start their careers in the R&D&I environment.

Job description:

The purpose of the contract is to carry out scientific-technical activities related to the research line/research group “Molecular Immunonutrition” under the direction of Dr. José Moisés Laparra Llopis, which requires its development in the form of the following research project: “Immunonutritional Impact on the Programming of the Antitumor Immune Response”.

The growing interest and scientific-social demand for knowledge and studies that address in depth the impact of food on the activity of the immune system, as well as the impact of this in various immunometabolic-based pandemics, such as non-alcoholic hepatic steatosis, and cancer, makes it necessary to incorporate a laboratory technician for laboratory support to perform multidisciplinary tasks in the project.

Main functions to be developed:

- Cell culture and maintenance of cell lines

- Performance of immunochemical procedures (i.e., ELISA) in cell cultures

- Preparation of samples and reagents for biochemical assays

- Participation in discussion on the interpretation of results

- Collaboration in the preparation of reports and dissemination of the results

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I. Entry requirements:

Required Qualifications

* Education Level: Higher Lab Technician in Clinical and Biomedical Laboratory (LOE) or similar, (former Higher Technician in Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory (LOGSE) within the framework of the vocational training of the educational system.

 Research Area: Molecular biology, Cancer, Nutrition, Biotechnology and agrifood.

II. Merit Evaluation

Additional Training (Other Qualifications or Knowledge):

* Conocimientos (i.e., cursos acreditables) en nutrición

Professional Experience:

* Experiencia acreditable en el área de análisis clínico, biomédico y/o nutricional.

Other Merits:

* Languages: English preferably. English level will be evidenced by a certification or assessed through a written and/or oral test during the selection process.

Skills and Abilities (To be assessed during the Interview):

* Motivation, interest, prospects.

The selection of candidates will be carried out in accordance with the principles of equality, merit, capacity and publicity, as well as objectivity, independence and professional rigor, respecting the confidentiality of the participants' personal data, by means of a merit-based competition.

Once the deadline for the submission of applications has expired, and once the fulfilment of the requirements listed in the second base has been verified, the Selection Committee will proceed to assess the merits included in the curricula vitae related to the post and to select the candidates who best meet the established requirements,  and will then open a second selection phase consisting of a personal interview.

The personal interview will consist of a face-to-face or videoconference interview which will focus solely on the merits put forward by the candidates in the competition phase and will be aimed at assessing the candidate's suitability for the post. The interview will last a maximum of 45 minutes.

Scale - selection criteria:

The selection process will be conducted based on the following criteria:

a) The highest alignment between academic training and the research program.
b) Specific studies related to the subject matter to be developed.

Scoring Criteria:

    I. Additional Training: 0–40*
    II. Experience: 0–20*
   III. Other Merits: 0–10*
   IV. Interview: 0–30*

In any case, young people who have had an employment relationship with the same entity, company, or group of companies within the six months immediately preceding the hiring date cannot be contracted.

Contract Type: Employment contract for scientific-technical activities (Article 23 bis of the Spanish Science Law) in accordance with current legislation, including a probationary period as established by law.

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, split-shift schedule, Monday to Friday.

Annual Gross Salary: Competitive remuneration based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Duration: Permanent, contingent upon funding from the grant regulated by the ORDER of September 12, 2024, from the Counseling of Economy, Finance, and Employment (12 months).

Incorporation: Immediately.

Headquarter of the IMDEA Food Insitute, Madrid (SPAIN)