Job offer for a 3-year contract in the Environmental Toxicology research group

The Environmental Toxicology group (IDAEA-CSIC) is looking for predoctoral candidates for a 3-year contract to work on the development of 3D spheroid cultures of fish liver cells as an alternative model to assess the toxicity and metabolism of plastic additives. The candidate will also work on the development of new biomarkers of metabolic disturbances based on the integration of different -omic technologies, including transcriptomics, metabolomics and lipidomics on 3D systems.

Candidates must hold a degree in Biology, Biochemistry or any other relevant scientific/ technical discipline. A master degree in Toxicology/Analytical Chemistry/Biomedicine. Some experience in assessing the biological effects of contaminants at different biological levels will be appreciated. Other requirements: interest/experience in alternative in-vitro methods, good academic record, strong team worker, English fluently spoken, good ability to write papers/reports in English.

For more information, please send curriculum vitae and letter of motivation to Elisabet Pérez Albaladejo (ealqam@idaea.csic.es) and Cinta Porte Visa (cinta.porte@idaea.csic.es). Deadline: 29^th September 2019.