Postdoctoral Position – Regulation of Cell Behavior via Substrate Stiffness Modulation

euraxess.ec.europa.eu - Jobboard; España; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research institution is looking for a motivated Postdoc Researcher to contribute to the BioFLEX Project at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. The role involves researching nanofibrous membranes for tissue regeneration and requires a PhD in a relevant field, alongside skills in cell culture and molecular biology.

Formación

• Experience in cell culture: adhesion, proliferation, differentiation assays.
• Familiarity with molecular biology techniques: PCR, ELISA, flow cytometry.
• Good English level.

Responsabilidades

• Support ongoing cell culture studies linked to tissue regeneration.
• Explore how mechanical properties impact biological performance.

Conocimientos

Cell culture experience

Molecular biology techniques

Fluorescence confocal microscopy

Mechanobiology

Educación

PhD or equivalent in Biological Engineering

PhD or equivalent in Biomaterial Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH Research Field Biological sciences » Biological engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 31 Jul 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

About the Project

The BioFLEX Project focuses on the development of flexible nanofibrous hydroxyapatite ceramic membranes and scaffolds with tunable stiffness for applications in tissue regeneration. It aims to uncover how variations in mechanical stiffness can enhance cellular behavior and accelerate tissue repair.

About the Position

We are seeking a highly motivated researcher for a full-time position to contribute to the BioFLEX Project. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in biology and will support ongoing cell culture studies involving nanofibrous ceramic membranes and scaffolds with adjustable stiffness. The primary objective is to explore how stiffness modulates cell adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation, ultimately linking mechanical properties to biological performance.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience with cell culture: adhesion, proliferation and differentiation assays on 2D/3D substrates
• Experience in common molecular biology techniques: PCR, digital PCR, electrophoresis, ELISA, plasma nucleic acid isolation, flow cytometry.
• Experience in fluorescence confocal microscopy methods and quantitative data analysis.
• Experience in mechanobiology is highly advantageous

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Biological sciences » Biological engineering Education Level PhD or equivalent

Research Field Engineering » Biomaterial engineering Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Experience with cell culture: adhesion, proliferation and differentiation assays on 2D/3D substrates
• Experience in common molecular biology techniques: PCR, digital PCR, electrophoresis, ELISA, plasma nucleic acid isolation, flow cytometry.
• Experience in fluorescence confocal microscopy methods and quantitative data analysis.
• Experience in mechanobiology is highly advantageous

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Research Field Biological sciences » Biological engineering Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

• The names and contact details of 2 referees

Additional comments

The group

The candidate will work in the Biomaterials, Biomechanics and Tissue Engineering research group at the Materials Science and Engineering department of the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya.