Postdoctoral Researcher in One Health and Antimicrobial Stewardship for the Animal Health Program

IRTA is currently seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Animal Health Program, working in the field of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) with a One Health approach. The selected candidate will contribute to the EU-JAMRAI 2 project, “Join Action Antimicrobial Resistance and Health Care-Associated Infections” which aims to strengthen Europe’s fight against AMR through coordinated interdisciplinary collaboration across countries, institutions, and sectors, to safeguard the effectiveness of antimicrobials. The researcher will play a key role in establishing foundations for piloting studies in environmental antimicrobial surveillance using phenotypic and genotypic tools including next generation sequencing technologies (Illumina and Nanopore). In addition, the researcher will contribute to study and develop infection prevention and control (IPC) programmes aimed at reducing antimicrobial use in food producing animals. Head of the Program: Dr Natàlia Majó Program’s key researcher/s for this position: Dr Lourdes Migura Job location: IRTA-CReSA (Bellaterra) Full-time position: 37.5 h/week Terms of appointment: temporary position for 2 years with the possibility of an extension of one more year. Gross Annual Salary: 34,077,46€ (category F). Employee Benefits: 22 vacation days, 3 days of family & work conciliation, 45h of personal days, Friday afternoon off, Compressed Summer schedule from 15/06 to 15/09, Conciliation schedule. Tasks and Responsibilities: Applying AMR surveillance using phenotypic and genotypic tools including Next Generation Sequencing Technologies (Illumina and Nanopore). Identification and description of the key-components for IPC in veterinary medicine and evaluate these in different longitudinal practice-oriented case-studies. Performance of literature review, data collection and management, involving statistical analysis. Contribution to the high scientific and technological impact projects in the field of data science in collaboration with the group of researchers in antimicrobial stewardship. Execution of scientific and technical tasks and taking part in the planning and execution of the planned studies to ensure the achievement of milestones of research projects and contracts. Contribution to positioning the Program as a group of excellence through regular peer-reviewed publications, contributions at national and international congresses. Actively contribution reporting process, such as writing progress and final reports of research activities. Contribution to the teamwork and team-spirit in the research line and in the Animal Health Program, fostering collaboration and integration activities. Required qualifications and experience: PhD in Life Sciences, Veterinary Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or a related field. Experience with bioinformatics software and data processing for Illumina and Nanopore (NGS). Knowledge on statistical analysis and familiarity with data analysis software. Proven experience in research skills: literature review, experimental design and implementation, data analysis, and scientific article writing. Managing surveys and databases for collection of data and information. Dissemination skills: presentation/communication skills, and technical writing. Capacity to successfully develop collaborative research links with national and international research organizations. Desirable requirements: Knowledge of Spanish language to be able to communicate with field veterinarians. Knowledge of One Health, zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance research. Experience in supervising BSc and MSc students. Proven experience in public and private funding. Languages: High level in English and Spanish language. Catalan language is valued. Application process If you wish to be considered for this position, please, apply via our Recruitment Platform to the job post with reference 73/25 and upload your CV and motivation letter until 01/06/2025.

Location: barcelona-barcelona, ES

Posted Date: 5/9/2025