IRB Barcelona invites applications for the position of Head, Histopathology Core Facility. The successful candidate will lead and oversee the operational and strategic development of the platform, driving the implementation of next-generation spatial biology technologies and fostering a culture of innovation and scientific excellence.
Requirements
- Lead and oversee the operations, personnel, and strategic development of the Histopathology Core Facility.
- Mentor and train staff and users in histopathology, digital pathology, and spatial biology techniques.
- Provide expert consultation on experimental design, sample preparation, and data interpretation in histopathology and spatial omics.
- Coordinate histopathology input for drug discovery, biomarker identification, and disease modeling studies.
- Implement and validate new technologies in molecular pathology, spatial biology, and digital image analysis.
- Ensure high standards in quality control, reproducibility, and data integrity.
- Establish and maintain collaborations with local, national, and European research institutes, biotech, and pharma companies.
- Foster an innovative environment by continuously exploring and adopting novel histopathological and spatial analytical methods.
- Promote the visibility and services of the Core Facility externally.
Benefits
- Permanent Contract linked to the Postdoctoral Research Staff Stabilization Support Program (ESTAB) 2024 of the 'Departament de Recerca i Universitats de la Generalitat de Catalunya (ref. BDNS 797016)'.
- Employed in compliance with Spanish legislation and regulations under a full-time contract.
- Employees receive the benefits of the Spanish Social Security system covering sickness, maternity/paternity leave and injuries at work.
- Competitive salary: commensurate with experience and qualifications
- International Environment: we are home to nearly 500 researchers, technical and support staff from 45 countries.
- To be a member of our State-of-the-Art Core Facilities: Scientists at IRB Barcelona thrive with unparalleled support from our extensive Core Facilities, equipped with the latest technologies and scientific services.
- Continuous Training: Transversal and general training is offered to our community (examples include research seminars, conferences, training in time management, scientific integrity, gender equality, health and safety, languages courses and emotional wellbeing).
- Relocation & Visa Assistance: Trained staff provides support on visa paperwork, administrative requirements, and practical information on living and working in Barcelona, etc.
- Social Life: We like to have fun. We promote several activities, like a Football League, an annual skiing trip, a Mountaineering Club, a Running Club and 'Cool-off sessions', where members meet informally for drinks, snacks and scientific discussions.
- Fairness: Our recruitment is open, transparent and merit-based, and all applicants compete on the same terms. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin or disability.
