PhD Candidate in Animal Health and Brucellosis Research

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We are looking for a PhD Candidate in Animal Health to join the Animal Health Program team, based in IRTA-CReSA (Bellaterra, Barcelona) We offer the opportunity to be part of an organization with a dynamic, collaborative work environment focused on professional development. The Doctoral Thesis is part of a coordinated project funded by the Spanish State Research Agency (AEI) dealing with Brucella placental pathogenesis and development of vaccines against animal brucellosis. We offer the opportunity to be part of an organization with a dynamic, collaborative work environment focused on professional development. The student will receive a multidisciplinary training combining a wide variety of techniques of microbiology, molecular genetics, cell culture, animal experimentation, immunology, omics and applied biotechnology Key researchers for the position: Dr. María Jesús Grilló (CSIC Professor of Research) Tasks and Responsibilities: Participate in the design, planning and execution of experimental studies related to Brucella pathobiology, immunology and vaccines development. Carry on laboratory work including techniques of molecular biology, microbiology, cell cultures, animal experiments, and immunology. Working in the high biosecurity level 3 (BSL3) and animal experimentation facilities of IRTA-CReSA. Collect, organize and analyze experimental data. Perform literature reviews and stay updated on advances in brucellosis research. Contribute to the preparation of scientific reports, conference communications and peer-reviewed publications. Contribute to teamwork, scientific seminars and research discussions, within the group and with other researchers. Participate in training activities associated with the doctoral program.