Postdoctoral Research Fellow: Biomedical ECM & Organoids

EURAXESS Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University College Dublin (UCD) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research position (PD level 1) in the ECM lab led by Associate Professor Seungkuk Ahn, to work on the ERC-funded DESIGN-ECM project, examining species and sex effects in extracellular matrix and cells for advanced 3D tissue models.

The role involves engineering 3D ECM scaffolds, in vitro validation, and developing ovarian organoid models, advancing personalised tissue modelling in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• PhD in Bioengineering, Tissue Engineering, Mechanobiology or Organoids.
• Excellent technical laboratory skills in ECM engineering, Mechanobiology and Organoids.
• A demonstrated commitment to research and publications.
• An understanding of operational requirements for a successful research project.
• Evidence of research activity (publications, conference presentations, awards) and future scholarly output.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, presentation).
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills including ability to meet deadlines.
• Awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion agenda.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and characterize 3D ECM scaffolds.
• Perform in vitro cell validations.
• Develop 3D ovarian organoid models.

Skills

Bioengineering

Tissue engineering

Mechanobiology

Organoids

ECM engineering

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Bioengineering, Tissue Engineering, Mechanobiology or Organoids

Job description

University College Dublin (UCD) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research position (PD level 1) in the ECM lab led by Associate Professor Seungkuk Ahn, to work on the ERC-funded DESIGN-ECM project, examining species and sex effects in extracellular matrix and cells for advanced 3D tissue models.

The role involves engineering 3D ECM scaffolds, in vitro validation, and developing ovarian organoid models, advancing personalised tissue modelling in a collaborative setting.