Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Universitat Rovira i Virgili
- Department: Human Resources Service
- Research Field: Engineering
- Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions: PhD Positions
- Application Deadline: 9 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
- Country: Spain
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Hours Per Week: 37,5
- Offer Starting Date: 1 Oct 2026
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
Call for applications for non-statutory research staff positions Tests for selecting a Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Electronics, Electrical, and Automatic Engineering_PI26030
Where to apply
Requirements
Research Field: Chemistry » Analytical chemistry
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- PhD in analytical chemistry, mass spectrometry, metabolomics, or a closely related discipline.
- Hands-on experience with mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) technologies. - Tissue sectioning and clinical sample handling.
- Knowledge of metabolomics workflows and experimental design.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment.
- DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in MSI data analysis using R, Python, MATLAB, or similar platforms.
- Histological image registration and image analysis
Specific Requirements
- We are seeking a highly motivated researcher to join Metabolomics Interdisciplinary Laboratory team (https://milab.recerca.urv.cat/en/). The successful candidate will contribute to the development and application of cutting-edge mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) technologies for spatial metabolomics, with a focus on understanding tissue metabolism in health and disease. The position offers the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art MSI instrumentation (MALDI-MSI, DESI-MSI), advanced computational tools, and collaborative biomedical research projects involving clinicians, biologists, and data scientists.
- TASKS:
- Development and optimization of MSI workflows for spatial metabolomics (sample preparation / matrix deposition).
- Method development for quantitative and high-throughput MSI (MALDI-MSI, DESI-MSI) in biomedical applications.
- High-resolution spatial mapping of metabolites, lipids, and small molecules.
- Multimodal integration with histology, and spatial transcriptomics.
- Data processing, statistical analysis, and biological interpretation of imaging datasets.
- Collaborate with biomedical teams on clinical applications.
- Present research findings at conferences and publish in high-impact journals.
- Contribute to grant proposals and collaborative research initiatives.
- Assist in mentoring junior researchers and students.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Good
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: URV_Department of of Electronics, Electrical, and Automatic Engineering
- Country: Spain
- State/Province: Tarragona
- City: Tarragona
Contact
- City: Tarragona
- Website: http://www.urv.cat/
- Street: Marcel·lí Domingo, 2-4-6
- Postal Code: 43007
- E-Mail: gestiodepersonalinvestigador@urv.cat
