Senior Research Specialist In Obesity And Metabolic Pathologies [H-334]

27 Nov | Institut D'Investigacio Sanitaria Pere Virgili | Madrid

Application Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract: Permanent

Job Status: Full-time

Offer Starting Date: 1 Jan 2025

Organisation/Company: INSTITUT D'INVESTIGACIO SANITARIA PERE VIRGILI

Job Description

The Diabetes and Associated Metabolic Diseases Research Group (DIAMET) is a multidisciplinary and dynamic research group focused on the study of metabolic disorders associated with diabetes mellitus morbidity and obesity. The research group is led by Dr. Sonia Fernandez-Veledo and Dr. Joan Vendrell and is comprised of clinical and basic researchers, technicians, and administrative support staff. DIAMET combines clinical research with animal experimentation to improve the translational nature of its research.

Number of available positions: 1

Responsibilities

1. Conduct advanced research on the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying obesity, type 2 diabetes, and liver dysfunction, with a specific focus on metabolic regulation, insulin resistance, and incretin hormones.
2. Design, implement, and oversee clinical and experimental studies.
3. Collaborate on multicentric projects involving human in vivo metabolic assessments and clinical trials.
4. Supervise and mentor junior researchers and research assistants.
5. Publish findings in high-impact journals and present at national and international conferences to disseminate research outcomes.

Candidate Profile & Requirements

1. Ph.D. in Medical Physiology, Pharmacology, or a related field.
2. A minimum of 10 years of postdoctoral research experience, including international experience.
3. Demonstrated expertise in obesity and type 2 diabetes research.
4. Proven experience in designing and managing complex metabolic studies and clinical trials involving advanced techniques in metabolic assessments.
5. Formation in the regulatory requirements for clinical trials and translational research.

It Will Be Valued

1. High level of English.
2. Knowledge of clinical guidelines and practical applications for diabetes and obesity treatments.
3. Proven ability to work both independently and within collaborative, multi-institutional research environments.
4. Strong organizational skills, with a history of managing large-scale research projects.
5. Proven experience in supervision and mentorship of young researchers.
6. Strong record of publications as a leading author in high-impact journals (D1).

Selection Procedure

Selection of CV's

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