BIOING_2/26-27_ Assistant Professor Regenerative Medicine

Universitat Internacional de Catalunya; Sant Cugat del Vallès; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time contract

Competitive salary

Lab bench and equipment access

Job summary

Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC Barcelona) seeks an Assistant Professor in Regenerative Medicine with a PhD in Biomedical Sciences to teach biomaterials, drug delivery, bacterial infections and protein engineering at bachelor’s and master’s level.

You will lead programme coordination, engage in research, and contribute to departmental activities within the Bioengineering Department at the Health Sciences Campus, Sant Cugat del Vallès.

Qualifications

• PhD in a discipline related to the position.
• Excellent oral and written English.
• Strong teaching and research track record.
• Experience in biomaterials, drug delivery, microbiology or protein engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality bachelor’s and master’s degree teaching in biomaterials, drug delivery, bacterial infections, and protein engineering.
• Lead the management and coordination of programmes and contribute to departmental tasks.

Skills

Teaching

Biomaterials

Drug delivery

Protein engineering

Biology

Bioengineering

English proficiency

Education

PhD in Biomedical Sciences

Job description

About UIC Barcelona UIC Barcelona is home to around 8,000 students and offers 16 bachelor’s degree programmes, 30 international double degrees and a wide range of master’s and postgraduate degrees, as well as continuing education courses in various fields of knowledge. Since 1997, we have been teaching students based on a model of academic rigour, a fulfilling university life and enriching life experiences. The UIC Barcelona team is made up of professionals who are qualified not only in their field of teaching, but also in research, management, administration, communication, services and systems. Beyond each individual’s professional endeavours, at UIC Barcelona you will also form part of a young and dynamic working environment.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for an Assistant Professor for the area of Regenerative Medicine with a PhD in Biomedical Sciences mainly in the following fields but not limited to: biochemistry, biology, biomedical engineering and bioengineering, who will be required to teach the following areas of knowledge: biomaterials, drug delivery, bacterial infections, protein engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide high quality bachelor’s and master’s degree-level teaching in your specialist subjects.
• To lead the management and/or coordination of programmes and perform any other academic tasks assigned to you by the Department.

Selection process

In May 2018, EURAXESS awarded the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya the "HR Excellence in Research" designation, which ensures that candidates are selected solely based on criteria of excellence. Furthermore, since 2016, we have held the European Commission’s "Human Resources Strategy for Research" (HRS4R) seal. This designation publicly recognizes institutions that have made progress in aligning their human resources policies—improving employment and working conditions for teaching and research staff—thereby enhancing the appeal of academic and scientific careers.

The selection process at UIC Barcelona includes:

Pre-selection Phase: An independent committee, composed of both internal and external experts, will evaluate all applications received. Its role is to identify the candidates who best match the required profile and to determine who will advance to the next stage of the process.

Evaluation Panel Phase: Finalist candidates will be required to deliver a public oral presentation before an evaluation panel. This panel consists of two external faculty members and one internal member. The presentation must cover the candidate’s academic background—including research, teaching, and management experience. Following the presentation, the panel will ask questions to complete the evaluation. The total duration of this session will be 60 minutes.

Supplementary Evaluation Phase: Top-ranked candidates will proceed to a second stage, which may consist of an interview with members of the Faculty Board or a research seminar. In any case, candidates will be notified well in advance.

We offer

• A full-time contract in a dynamic and international scientific environment in the Department of Bioengineering (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences) at UIC Barcelona (Health Sciences Campus, Sant Cugat del Vallès)
• A competitive salary based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience
• Lab bench in a wet lab and use of the Department’s scientific equipment

Requisitos

• A PhD in a discipline related to the position

Assessment criteria

• Publications
• Research experience:
• Biological sciences:
• cell seeding onto biomaterials, cell-material interaction characterization
• Drug delivery
• Microbiology
• Protein engineering
• Record of effective teaching
• Oral and written proficiency in English
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to get involved in one of the Faculty’s lines of research
• Ability to supervise and guide both undergraduate and graduate students in their research projects.

Start date: February 2027 (date is negotiable)