PhD: Artificial Mitochondria & Drug Delivery Research

Biofisica; Madrid; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Biofisica is seeking a PhD student to work on artificial mitochondria for health at the Complutense University in Madrid. This innovative role will focus on drug delivery and the production of ATP in synthetic biology contexts.

The position is funded by the ERC and covers 3 years of research, targeting mitochondrial dysfunctions in human cell cultures. Applicants should have laboratory experience and a commitment to collaborative interdisciplinary work.

Qualifications

• Ready to be accepted in a Spanish PhD thesis program in Experimental Science.
• Desirable laboratory experience and skills to work in a collaborative interdisciplinary team.
• Open to candidates from any scientific discipline interested in interdisciplinary research.

Responsibilities

• Focus on drug delivery within synthetic biology.
• Produce ATP inside artificial model membrane systems.
• Deliver ATP into human cell cultures with mitochondrial dysfunctions.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Collaborative teamwork

Interdisciplinary research

Education

Acceptance in a Spanish PhD thesis program in Experimental Science

Job description

Biofisica is seeking a PhD student to work on artificial mitochondria for health at the Complutense University in Madrid. This innovative role will focus on drug delivery and the production of ATP in synthetic biology contexts.

The position is funded by the ERC and covers 3 years of research, targeting mitochondrial dysfunctions in human cell cultures. Applicants should have laboratory experience and a commitment to collaborative interdisciplinary work.