Postdoctoral Research Fellow for Advanced Photochemistry and Biochemical Synthesis

UCL Eastman Dental Institute; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

UCL Eastman Dental Institute is seeking a talented Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work on the UKRI project 'SPARK 3D.' The role involves synthesizing compounds for 3D microenvironments, contributing to developing in vitro physiological tissue models. This two-year full-time position offers extensive collaboration opportunities and is ideal for candidates with a PhD in relevant fields.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Extensive networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Motivated Postdoctoral fellow with relevant biochemical and photochemical skills.
• Experience in biomodulation and biostimulation systems.
• Ability to control bioprinted tissue growth in vitro.

Responsibilities

• Design and explore synthesis of caged compounds and growth factor molecules.
• Develop biomodulation systems to control tissue growth.
• Collaborate across academic and industrial sectors.

Skills

Biochemical skills

Photochemistry

Optobiology

Education

PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biology, Materials Science, Engineering or related fields

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Fellow for Advanced Photochemistry and Biochemical Synthesis, London

About the role

We are seeking a talented postdoctoral researcher to work on the UKRI project "SPARK 3D" at UCL. You will design and explore synthesis, caging, and release of various caged compounds and growth factor molecules to instruct the spatiotemporal evolution of cellular systems in 3D microenvironments. Your work will contribute to building an in vitro model of physiological tissue, focusing on micro- and macro-vasculature and neuro-vasculature, under external stimulation with released chemical and biological growth factors. You will collaborate with experts across academic and industrial sectors.

This is a full-time, two-year position available immediately. The role offers extensive networking and collaboration opportunities within UCL and internationally.

About you

We seek a motivated Postdoctoral fellow with skills in biochemical, photochemistry, and optobiology. You will develop biomodulation and biostimulation systems to control bioprinted tissue growth in vitro.

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biology, Materials Science, Engineering, or related fields.

Please include a cover letter, CV with research achievements, publications, and online profiles if applicable in your application. Informal inquiries can be directed to Dr. Hossein Heidari.

What we offer

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