西班牙马德里食品高级研究院招收博士后研究员

Postdoctoral Position in Biomedical Nutrition : Madrid, Spain
Employer: IMDEA Food Institute
Location: CLAID Building-PCM, c/ Faraday, 7, D1.06. Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. Cuidad Universitaria Cantoblanco. Crta. de Colmenar Km. 15, Madrid, SPAIN, Madrid, Spain
Type: Other
Posted: February 05, 2012
Expires: February 13, 2012
Requisition number: Euraxess-euraxess-jobs-33759465

job description

IMDEA Food Institute is committed to excellence in research and to foster technology transfer to the private sector in a competitive international environment. More information about the research and scope of the activities of IMDEA Food Institute can be found at the institute website http://www.food.imdea.org The IMDEA Food Foundation is recruiting researchers of the highest international profile with emphasis on young investigators who want to advance their research career at IMDEA Food. Within this context, the IMDEA Food Foundation launches this Call for the recruitment of postdoctoral scientists according to the specifications listed below: •Ref. PD2012/002 - Postdoctoral Researcher in Biomedical Nutrition
Description

Job Category  Biomedical research/biochemistry/nutrition. Job Description  Responsible for carrying out basic and applied, i.e. animals and humans research in the area of micronutrients and cardiovascular health. May serve as lab coordinator in one or more projects. Participates in the development of study protocols including participation in study design discussions. Develops research plans including grant proposal preparations and study protocols. Performs laboratory analyses, interprets statistical results, and prepares reports including integrated summaries for reports, manuscript and proposal submissions. Qualifications  Demonstrate independence, pro-active attitude, professional and excellent communication skills both written and speaking. Has experience in molecular biology (cell culture and related techniques) and in animal and human trials. Ability to work independently on routine assignments, under supervision on new assignments. Ability to identify and resolve areas of concerns. Work with others as necessary. Demonstrate strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize workload. Authorship in peer-reviewed publications. Fluency in English. Fluency in Spanish a plus but not mandatory. Education  PhD. in Biomedical Sciences such as (but not limited to) Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Biotechnology.
Benefits

Selected candidate will be given a full-time contract according to standard regulations in Spain. 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.
Additional Job Details

Evaluation and selection of candidates. Successful candidates will be selected by a review panel based on the profiles described in Annex 1 as appropriately outlined in their CVs and project. When necessary, personal interviews will be scheduled with pre-selected candidates. Application Procedures Applicants should submit the following materials for consideration: • a cover letter that includes the specific PD number for the position, a statement of current position responsibilities, expertise and availability, and contact information for two references • Complete Curriculum vitae (including relevant research publications) • a one-page statement of research interests within the context of IMDEA-Food Interested candidates must submit their applications using the electronic Form available at the Institute´s website: https://www.imdea.org/internationalcall/ , before 17:00 p.m. (local time) on 13rd February, 2012. The results of the selection will be published in the IMDEA Food Institute’s website http://www.alimentacion.imdea.org and the selected candidates will be notified by e-mail. The successful candidates will receive a contractual offer and - if he/she agrees with it - must accept it within five (5) working days after notification.