[OFER-TRABEC] NAC: Call for PhD Student Position at IMDEA-Food

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Institución:IMDEA-Food Institute
Contacto correo-e:rrhh.alimentacion@imdea.org
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The IMDEA Food Institute (Madrid Institute for Advanced Studies in Food) is a food science research institution created by the Madrid Regional Government in coordination with universities, research centers of Madrid, and enterprises. Constituted as a non-profit organization within the framework of the IV Regional Plan for Scientific Research and Technological Innovation (IV PRICIT), it is conceived - structurally and legally - with the aim of bringing research into society.
IMDEA Food Institute is committed to excellence in research and to foster technology transfer to the industrial sector in a truly international environment. More information about the research and scope of the activities of IMDEA Food Institute can be found at the institute webpage http://www.food.imdea.org
Within this context, the IMDEA Food Foundation launches this Call for the recruitment of promising candidates for PhD Student positions who want to develop their thesis at IMDEA Food in Food and Health Area, covering the following positions:
1. Eligibility criteria.
Candidates must fulfill at the moment of applying the requirements, qualifications and experience according to Annex I.
2. Position Description.
Ref. PR2014/014. PhD student in Non-coding RNAs, Lipid Metabolism and Diet.
Principal Investigator: Alberto Dávalos, PhD. (alberto.davalos@imdea.org)
3. Conditions.
Selected candidate will be given a temporary full-time contract according to standard regulations in Spain, after obtaining the mandatory authorizations.
Level and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The incorporation of the candidate to the IMDEA Food Institute is expected to be immediately after the selection process.

4. Evaluation and selection of candidates.
Candidates will be selected based on the profiles described in Annex 1 as appropriately outlined in their CV by a Selection Committee composed by scientist staff of IMDEA Food Institute. Ad-hoc experts could be participating in the process. The best-qualified applicants can be invited locally for an interview by the Selection Committee.
5. Application.
Interested candidates should submit their applications before 17:00 p.m. (local time) on 21th October, 2014
They must send by e-mail to rrhh.alimentacion@imdea.org, with the Reference of the post (PR2014-014), the following documents:
1. Curriculum Vitae (including a cover letter)
2. Bachelor´s degree qualifications: the university transcripts with the average grade.
3. The Request Form (excel format) available at the Institute´s website: http://www.alimentacion.imdea.org
The results of the selection process will be published in the IMDEA Food Institute's web page http://www.alimentacion.imdea.org and the selected candidate will be notified by e-mail. The selected candidate will receive a contractual offer and - if he/she agrees with it - must accept it within five (5) days after notification.


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Información complementaria de la oferta:
PhD Student Position
Candidates must fulfill the following requirements in the moment of applying:

Job Title
PhD student in Non-coding RNAs, Lipid Metabolism and Diet.
Principal Investigator:
Alberto Dávalos, PhD (alberto.davalos@imdea.org)

Location
Madrid, SPAIN

Job Category
Molecular Biology/Biomedical Research/Genetics/Molecular Nutrition
Job Description
Predoctoral Research for the area of "Non-coding RNAs, lipid metabolism and cardiovascular disease".
The candidate will work evaluating the effects of novel miRNAs and other noncoding RNAs in regulating lipid metabolism. The research will be focus in the enterocyte, macrophage and hepatocyte and their relation to disorders of lipid metabolism and dietary excess.

Requirements
Applicants must have and official certificate of Animal Experimentation "Category B and/or Category C"
Candidates must have contrasted experience in doing biomedical research (i.e. authorship in peer-reviewed publications, patents, or others)

Qualifications
Experience in Cell Biology and Molecular Biology laboratory techniques will be highly acknowledged.
Experience in working with laboratory animals (mice), including feeding, isolation of primary cells and organs, minor surgery, etc. will be highly acknowledged. Experience in research with non-coding RNAs and/or lipid metabolism will be highly acknowledged.
Authorship in peer-reviewed publications will be acknowledged.
High English language level is acknowledged.
Ability to work independently on routine assignments, positive attitude, good communication skills is desired.

Education
BS degree in Biomedical Sciences (Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Medicine…) is required.

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