Postdoctoral Position in Biofabrication of cartilage tissue

euraxess.ec.europa.eu - Jobboard; España; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading university in Spain is seeking dynamic postdoctoral researchers for a groundbreaking project in cartilage generation through bioprinting and mechanobiological stimulation. Ideal candidates will possess a PhD in Life Sciences or Engineering, with specific experience in tissue engineering, bioprinting, and bioreactor technology. Candidates will be involved in preparing biomaterials and conducting innovative research to advance regenerative medicine.

Formación

• Dynamic postdoctoral candidates of any nationality (max. 8 years after defense).
• Desirable educational background in Biomedical Engineering, Tissue Engineering, Biomedicine, or Biotechnology.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare new biomaterials and cell cultures for bioprinting.
• Develop hybrid stimulation processes in a bioreactor for functional tissue generation.

Conocimientos

3D cultures

3D bioprinting

Isolation of primary cells

Cellular biology techniques

Molecular biology techniques

Hydrogels preparation

Cartilage tissue engineering

Use of bioreactors

Grant applications

Educación

PhD in Life Sciences or Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Organisation / Company University CEU Cardenal Herrera Department Biomedicine Is the Hosting related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

UCH-CEU welcomes early stage postdoctoral researchers with an excellent track record, to apply to the European Commission Marie Sklodowska-Curie (MSCA-25) Postodoctoral Felloships or any other R2 reseach calls, such as: Juan de la Cierva (Spanish Plan for Scientific and Technical Research and Innovation).

Selected candidates will be provided with special assistance for proposal writing and development.

Hosting Research Group

The research group "Biofabrication (BF)" is dedicated to developing innovative biofabrication strategies that integrate advanced bioprinting techniques with mechanobiological stimulation via bioreactors. By combining these approaches, our team aims to recreate the native cellular microenvironment, thus enhancing the performance and functionality of engineered tissues.

Additionally, the group is pioneering the development of novel biomaterials specifically designed for tissue engineering applications.

Our work extends to the utilization of computational techniques, which are employed to predict outcomes and analyze complex biological processes. This multifaceted approach ultimately seeks to advance the creation of functional living tissues, offering promising solutions for regenerative medicine and biomedical engineering challenges.

Oberdiek, F.; Vargas, C.I.; Rider, P.; Batinic, M.; Görke, O.; Radenković, M.; Najman, S.; Baena, J.M.; Jung, O.; Barbeck, M. Ex Vivo and In Vivo Analyses of Novel 3D-Printed Bone Substitute Scaffolds Incorporating Biphasic Calcium Phosphate Granules for Bone Regeneration. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2021, 22 , 3588. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms22073588

Research Project Description

The project will consist of functional cartilage generation through the use of bioprinting and mechanobiological stimulation in a bioreactor. To this end, the candidate will work on the preparation of new biomaterials and cell cultures for bioprinting, as well as in the development of hybrid stimulation processes in a bioreactor to generate functional tissue.

Candidate requirements: Dynamic P ostdoctoral candidates of any nationality (max. 8 years after defense) with PhD in Life Sciences or Engineering, preferably in the fields of Biomedical Engineering, Tissue Engineering, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, or related disciplines. Desired experience in:

• Experience in 3D cultures and 3D bioprinting.
• Experience in the isolation and culture of primary cells, as well as in cellular and molecular biology techniques.
• Experience in the development/preparation of hydrogels/bioinks.
• Experience in cartilage tissue engineering.
• Experience in the use of bioreactors.
• Experience in applying for funding projects. Ability to work independently and as part of a team .

An expression of interest shall be sent to [e-mail] (Attn: Jose Manuel Baena) . Your file should contain a short CV (Max. 2 pages).

For MSCA-PF 25 call, at the deadline for the submission of proposals (10/09/2025) candidates shall have a maximum of 8 years of postdoctoral research experience and must not have resided or carried out their main activities in Spain or more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the abovementioned deadline.

Those files received before 15th of June will be considered for MSCA-PF 2025. Applications received after this date , will be considered for other calls after discussion with the candidate.