Predoctoral researcher at the Smart NanoBioDevices Research Group (Project BiOrganiBOTS)

Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST); Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Un centro de investigación en Bioingeniería en Barcelona busca un Investigador Predoctoral para desarrollar un proyecto de doctorado sobre nanomotores biocompatibles para el tratamiento del cáncer colorrectal. El candidato ideal tiene un grado y máster en áreas como química o biomedicina, y habilidades en comunicación y trabajo en equipo. Se ofrece un contrato de 4 años con un ambiente científico internacional y oportunidades de desarrollo profesional.

Servicios

Ambiente científico internacional

Programa de inducción

Formación en habilidades técnicas y transferibles

Formación

• Multidisciplinariedad en campos como física/matemáticas o biología/química.
• Conocimientos sobre nanopartículas y sistemas de liberación de fármacos.
• Experiencia relacionada con el campo de los nanomotores se valorará.

Responsabilidades

• Síntesis y optimización de nanopartículas basadas en PLGA.
• Estudios de carga/liberación de fármacos en modelos celulares.
• Desarrollo de modelo tumoral en chip secretor de moco derivado de pacientes.

Conocimientos

Comunicación

Trabajo en equipo

Compromiso

Proactividad

Integridad

Pensamiento crítico y analítico

Inglés avanzado

Educación

Grado y Máster en química, ciencias de los materiales, biología, nanotecnología, ingeniería biomédica o similar

Herramientas

Modelado CAD

Impresión 3D

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Proyecto de Generación de Conocimiento 2024 by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities. The Smart Nano-Biodevices Group is looking for a Predoctoral Researcher to develop a PhD project on biocompatible nanomotors for colorectal cancer treatment. The contract will be funded within the framework of the “Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento 2024” project BiOrganiBOTS (Biodegradable Organic Nanobots for the Treatment of Mucinous Tumors), through an FPI grant associated with the project. This fellowship is associated with the research project Generación de Conocimiento, funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Synthesis and optimization of PLGA-based nanoparticles and enzymatic nanomotors.
• Drug loading/release studies in cellular models.
• Development of patient-derived mucus-secreting tumor-on-a-chip model.

Requirements

• Essential: Degree and Master’s in any field of chemistry, materials sciences, biology, nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, or similar. Multidisciplinary qualifications (Physics/Maths, Physics/Engineering, biology/chemistry etc.) and/or knowledge on nanoparticles and drug delivery systems (specifically on enzyme catalysis and nanomotors will be a plus). Competencies and skills: Communication, Teamwork and collaboration, Commitment, Proactivity, Integrity, Critical and Analytical thinking. High level of English.
• Advantageous: Experience in 3D printing, skills in CAD modelling (e.g., Autodesk Fusion 360), and familiarity with Freeform software from Formlabs. Experience related with the field of nanomotors will be highly valued. For the conditions, requirements, details of the research project and other relevant data, please check the general call Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento 2023 by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation at the following URL: http://www.ibecbarcelona.eu/phd

What we offer

• Number of available positions: 1
• Predoctoral researcher contract: 4 years
• Starting date: January 1st, 2026 (to be confirmed, based on the resolution of the call Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento 2024 by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities).
• For labour conditions, please refer to the call at www.ibecbarcelona.eu/phd
• IBEC ensures equality of access to professional development opportunities irrespective of employment status, length at IBEC or other factors. The IBEC’s yearly training catalogue offers a wide range of training in technical and transferable skills.
• High-quality international scientific environment. Induction programme to facilitate incorporation at IBEC and additional support is provided for foreigners to obtain Visa-working permit and to install in Barcelona.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted before the deadline. Until October 29 the online application form is available through IBEC dedicated site: care ers.ibecbarcelona.eu/

Reference: FPI_SS

If you have any further questions regarding your application, please contact [e-mail]

Selection and commitments

IBEC is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the Open, Transparent and Merit based Recruitment principles (OTM-R). https://ibecbarcelona.eu/careers-at-ibec/jobs/

IBEC is committed to equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Equal opportunity employer; a diverse and inclusive environment is fostered irrespective of gender, nationality, religion, disabilities, age, sexual identity or cultural and socioeconomic background. Visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion page.

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Protection of personal data

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Who we are

The Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia, IBEC, is an interdisciplinary research center focused on Bioengineering and Nanomedicine based in Barcelona. IBEC is a Severo Ochoa Research Centre and manages extensive facilities, researchers and resources across multiple groups. Grant PID2024-161645OB-I00 funded by MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and FEDER, EU.