Predoctoral Researcher At The Microenvironments For Medicine Research Group

buscojobs España; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 25.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research group in Barcelona is seeking a Predoctoral Researcher to develop innovative models of immune system interactions with stem cells. This role involves cutting-edge research in hydrogels and cellular interactions, offering a full-time, four-year contract with opportunities for professional development.

Servicios

Work-life balance measures

Parental leave

Flexible hours

Paid holidays

Personal leave days

Opportunities for professional development

Support for visa processes

Interdisciplinary research environment

Formación

• Candidates must not hold a doctoral degree yet.
• Multidisciplinary knowledge or experience with hydrogels is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Develop tools to understand immune and mesenchymal stem cell interactions.
• Synthesize novel viscoelastic hydrogels.
• Perform rheological characterization at micro and bulk scales.

Conocimientos

Communication

Teamwork

Commitment

Proactivity

Integrity

Critical Thinking

Analytical Thinking

Educación

Degree and Master in physics

Degree and Master in biology

Degree and Master in engineering

Degree and Master in chemistry

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Predoctoral researcher at the Microenvironments for Medicine Research Group

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Introduction To The Vacant Position

The Microenvironments for Medicine Group is seeking a PhD student to develop 2D and 3D models of immune system interaction with stem cells in hydrogels with controlled viscoelastic properties. This position is part of the ERC AdG Devise project, aiming to engineer physiological viscoelastic cellular microenvironments. The hydrogels developed will be characterized physicochemically and used to study stem and immune cell interactions, including migratory behavior.

Main Tasks And Responsibilities

1. Develop tools to understand immune and mesenchymal stem cell interactions in vitro, using mechanical, chemical, and computational techniques.
2. Synthesize novel viscoelastic hydrogels chemically.
3. Perform rheological characterization at micro and bulk scales.
4. Culture cells in 2D and 3D hydrogels.
5. Apply cellular and molecular biology techniques.
6. Conduct advanced live microscopy experiments.
7. Use computational simulations to understand cell-material interactions in viscoelastic environments.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree and Master in physics, biology, engineering, chemistry, or related fields.
• Multidisciplinary knowledge or experience with hydrogels, cell biology, especially microscopy techniques, is a plus.
• Skills: Communication, teamwork, commitment, proactivity, integrity, critical and analytical thinking.
• Proficiency in English.
• Candidates must not hold a doctoral degree yet.

Advantages

• Experience in computational modeling of biological systems.
• Experience with immune and mesenchymal stem cells.

We Offer

• One position available.
• Start date flexible from June 1, 2025.
• Full-time, 4-year contract.
• Salary based on experience.
• Work-life balance measures, including parental leave, flexible hours, paid holidays, and personal leave days.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and support for visa processes.
• Interdisciplinary research environment in Barcelona.

Application Process

Apply online by May 19, 2025, via IBEC's dedicated site. Reference: PHD-MS. For questions, contact us.

Selection Principles

IBEC adheres to the European Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers and promotes diversity and inclusion. We offer support services for candidates from outside Barcelona, including babysitting during interviews. Female candidates are encouraged, especially in underrepresented categories, with gender balance considerations in the selection process.

Data Protection

IBEC processes personal data in compliance with GDPR and Law 3/2018, solely for recruitment purposes.

About IBEC

IBEC is an interdisciplinary research center in Barcelona, recognized as a Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence, focusing on bioengineering and nanomedicine, with a mission to conduct high-quality research to improve health and quality of life.