POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN MICROFLUIDICS (SPAIN)

universidad de cantabria; España; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Universidad de Cantabria invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position focused on microfluidics, nanotechnology and biomedicine. The project DTS24/00023, funded by ISCIII, aims to develop microfluidic systems for nucleic acid encapsulation and nanoparticle production, within a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will join a team spanning microfluidics, nanotechnology, biomaterials, molecular biology and biomedicine.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering or related field with demonstrated microfluidics research.
• Experience in microfluidic device design and fabrication.
• Experience with nanoparticle synthesis and characterisation.
• Experience with nucleic acid encapsulation and delivery.
• Publications in the field are advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Design and optimisation of microfluidic processes for nucleic acid encapsulation.
• Development of reproducible nanoparticle production protocols.
• Physicochemical characterisation of nanoformulations.
• Analysis and interpretation of experimental data.
• Preparation of scientific publications and reports.
• Collaboration with a multidisciplinary research team.

Connaissances

Microfluidics expertise

Nanoparticle synthesis

Nanoparticle characterization

Nucleic acid encapsulation

Biomedical engineering background

Formation

PhD in Biomedical Engineering or related

Outils

Microfluidic device fabrication

Nanoparticle characterization techniques

Nucleic acid delivery methods

Description du poste

Organisation/Company universidad de cantabria Department Biologia celular Research Field Engineering Biomedical engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 30 Nov 2026 - 18:11 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 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

The position is associated with the research project DTS24/00023, funded by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) through the Desarrollo Tecnologico en Salud (DTS) programme.

Research project

The project focuses on the development of innovative microfluidic technologies for nucleic acid encapsulation, with particular emphasis on the design, optimization and characterisation of microfluidic systems for the controlled and reproducible production of nucleic-acid-containing nanostructures.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team working at the interface of microfluidics, nanotechnology, biomaterials, molecular biology and biomedicine.

Research profile

We are looking for candidates with a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Pharmacy or related disciplines, with demonstrated research experience in microfluidics.

Experience in the following areas will be particularly valued:

• Microfluidic device design and fabrication.
• Microfluidic synthesis of nanoparticles and nanocarriers.
• Nanoparticle characterisation.
• Nucleic acid encapsulation and delivery.
• Nanomedicine and biomedical applications of microfluidics.

Main responsibilities

• Design and optimisation of microfluidic processes for nucleic acid encapsulation.
• Development of reproducible nanoparticle production protocols.
• Physicochemical characterisation of nanoformulations.
• Analysis and interpretation of experimental data.
• Preparation of scientific publications and reports.
• Collaboration with a multidisciplinary research team.
• Position: Postdoctoral Researcher (1 position).
• Contract duration: 2 years.
• Working time: Full-time.
• Salary: According to IDIVAL employment conditions and the applicable postdoctoral salary category.

Candidates must hold a PhD degree and meet the applicable eligibility requirements, including official recognition or equivalence of their doctoral qualification in Spain when required.

Please note that expressions of interest do not replace the official recruitment procedure, which will be managed by IDIVAL.