This contract will be funded with the Foundation’s own funds.

IMDEA Nutrition is part of the Network of Madrid Institutes for Advanced Studies, promoted by the Community of Madrid with the aim of conducting research that is useful to society and of international scientific excellence. Within this framework, the project “RENACE-CM – Chronic Kidney Disease, Ageing and Frailty: An Approach Based on Pharmacological Therapies and Nutritional Interventions” (Ref. SAL-2025/SAL-GL-1162) is being carried out within IMDEA Nutrition’s “Precision Nutrition and Frailty” research line of the GENYAL Platform. Its proper implementation requires highly qualified technical staff.

The purpose of the position is to carry out scientific and technical activities linked to the research line developed by the research group and to contribute to the implementation of the following R&D&I project:

“RENACE-CM – Chronic Kidney Disease, Ageing and Frailty: An Approach Based on Pharmacological Therapies and Nutritional Interventions” (Ref. SAL-2025/SAL-GL-1162).

Job description:

1. Scientific monitoring, organisation and management of the projects of the Precision Nutrition and Frailty research line, in particular RENACE-CM, and of the nutritional intervention studies carried out within that line by the Precision Nutrition and nutritional intervention clinical trials platform (GENYAL Platform). The candidate shall lead tasks related to the design, organisation, recruitment, monitoring, support and implementation of the various nutritional intervention studies developed within that line by IMDEA Nutrition – GENYAL, and shall collaborate in the management, custody, interpretation and exploitation of the results obtained in the different studies, depending on GENYAL’s level of involvement in each project. The candidate shall ensure the achievement of the scientific and budgetary objectives planned for each project and shall be responsible for preparing and submitting the relevant scientific reports and justifications where required. The candidate shall act as the contact point and liaison with the various collaborators involved in the aforementioned projects, including the Centre’s Management, the Ethics Committee(s), the Projects Unit, Innovation, Administration/Management, etc.

2. Scientific development and strategic guidance of the projects undertaken. Leadership in activities related to the development of clinical trials and nutritional intervention studies.

3. Preparation and interpretation of dietary and lifestyle questionnaires, analysis of epidemiological results, and management of large volumes of human-derived data.

4. Management and handling of biological sample databases; digitalisation of anthropometric and lifestyle data; use and management of wearables and health-related digital applications.

5. Supervision of common analytical techniques such as genomics, proteomics, metagenomics, metabolomics, transcriptomics, functional biology, fluorescence microscopy, PCR, DNA sequencing, etc.

6. Participation in the writing of scientific articles, conference contributions and other related projects.

7. Supervision of undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students within the group.

8. Participation in the centre’s outreach events and activities.

Please, see  FULL CALL FOR APPLICATION

I. Entry requirements:

Education requirements:

Education level: PhD in Nutrition or a related discipline (Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Medicine, Biology, etc.), awarded at least 4 years prior to the application deadline.

* Research Field: Nutritional interventions, clinical analyses, human studies.

II. Evaluation of merits:               

II.A. Curricular merits: (0–60*)

- Active participation in competitive, publicly and privately funded national and international research projects related to clinical trials                                                                                                  

- SCI-indexed scientific publications in the field of clinical trials                                             

- Oral communications and posters at national and international conferences                             

- Teaching activity and supervision of Master's or Bachelor's students                                      

- Participation in science outreach and dissemination activities                                              

- Professional experience in team management, particularly in the context of clinical trials.

II.B.- Other merits to evaluate: (0-10*)

- English equivalent min. to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)                                                                                                                     

- Proficiency in Office software                                                                                                    

- Knowledge of management software tools                                                                     

- Advanced knowledge and use of statistical software packages                                 

Capabilities & Skills (to evaluate in the interview): (0-30*)

- Proactive, autonomous, responsible and methodical, with attention to detail and rigour; solution-oriented, positive, dynamic and effective. Leadership skills                                                                    

- Ability to work by projects and objectives and to meet deadlines                            

- Teamwork, flexibility, and strong involvement and commitment                              

-  Interpersonal skills, strong verbal and written communication, and ability to liaise at a high level        

The selection of candidates will be carried out in accordance with the principles of equality, merit, capacity and publicity, as well as objectivity, independence and professional rigor, respecting the confidentiality of the participants' personal data, by means of a merit-based competition.

Once the deadline for the submission of applications has expired, and once the fulfilment of the requirements listed in the second base has been verified, the Selection Committee will proceed to assess the merits included in the curricula vitae related to the post and to select the candidates who best meet the established requirements,  and will then open a second selection phase consisting of a personal interview.

The personal interview will consist of a face-to-face or videoconference interview which will focus solely on the merits put forward by the candidates in the competition phase and will be aimed at assessing the candidate's suitability for the post. The interview will last a maximum of 45 minutes.

Scale - selection criteria:

The evaluation process will be carried out according to the following criteria:

I. Curricular merits: 0-60*

II. Other merits to be valued: 0-10*

III. Interview: 0-30*

Type of contract:  employment contract for scientific-technical activities (art. 23 bis  Spanish Science Law) in accordance with current legislation, with a probationary period established by law.

Dedication: full time (37,5 hours per week), flexible split day, from Monday to Friday.

Gross Annual Salary: Competitive remuneration based on the candidate’s merits and qualifications.

Duration:Indefinite, Open-ended, until the completion of the project(s).

Incorporation: immediately.

Headquarter of the IMDEA Food Insitute, Madrid (SPAIN)