- JOB
- Spain
18 May 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid)
- Department
- Teaching and Research Staff (Personal Docente e Investigador)
- Research Field
- Neurosciences
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions
- Bachelor Positions
- Application Deadline
- Country
- Spain
- Type of Contract
- Permanent
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 37,5
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by a EU programme
- Reference Number
- 2020-T1/BMD-19886
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
The selected candidate will contribute to the development of a research project focused on the study of neurodegeneration using a murine model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The researcher will support the execution of the project through data collection, organization, and analysis. Additional responsibilities will include assisting with literature review, preparation of experimental materials, report writing, and maintenance of research records.
Where to apply
Requirements
- Research Field
- Neurosciences
- Education Level
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- Experience working with murine models of neurodegeneration.
- Experience in the management of transgenic mouse colonies.
- Experience in primary cell culture techniques.
- Experience in molecular biology techniques, including PCR, qPCR, and genotyping.
- Experience in confocal microscopy and image analysis software (ImageJ and Imaris).
- Experience in statistical analysis using R and GraphPad Prism.
Specific Requirements
Certified training for laboratory animal handling and experimentation (Categories B and C).
- Languages
- SPANISH
- Level
- Excellent
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Good
Additional Information
Benefits
The contract is linked to an active research group at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing activities in the field of neurodegenerative diseases.
1.990,00 €/monthly gross salary
Expected end of contract: 30/04/2027
Eligibility criteria
Candidates must meet the requirements established in the job offer, including relevant experience in molecular biology techniques, animal models, and data analysis. Certified training for laboratory animal handling (Categories B and C) will be considered essential.
Selection process
Applications will be evaluated based on the candidate’s academic background, technical skills, and relevant research experience. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview. Additional documentation or references may be requested during the selection process
Additional comments
Applications to this offer must compulsory be registered through the online application system of UAM. Nevertheless, prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the PI beforehand to discuss their suitability for the position, and to seek for assistance with the online application system.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
- Country
- Spain
- Postal Code
- 28049
- Street
- Calle Einstein, 3
- Geofield
Contact
- State/Province
- Madrid
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- Street
- C/ Einstein 3
- Postal Code
- 28049
- convocatorias.pi@uam.es