Postdoctoral researcher at the Smart Nano-Bio-Devices Research Group

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Postdoctoral researcher at the Smart Nano-Bio-Devices Research Group

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Offer DescriptionIntroduction to the vacant position:The Smart Nano-Bio-Devices Group is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to investigate the therapeutic potential of active nanoparticles for translational applications.The contract will be within the framework of the ERC Consolidator Grant named iNanoSwarms which aims at studying the collective behaviour of active nanoparticles (swarming intelligence), their cooperative motion, and their application as drug delivery systems. Our group has extensive expertise in active nanoparticles, spanning from fundamental research to innovative biomedical applications. We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced researcher with a background in nanomedicine, drug delivery, nanoparticles, or closely related fields. The ideal candidate will advance and/or lead ongoing research lines or introduce new directions in applying nanobots to biomedicine. Examples of applications of nanobots can be found in the recent publications of the group (see Simo, Serra et al. Nature Nanotech 2024; Ruiz et al. Small 2024 or Serra et al. ACS Nano 2024).Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Test and evaluate the therapeutic effect of active nanoparticles in vitro and in vivo.
• Study of the physico-chemical interactions of nanoparticles with biological fluids.
• Study of the mechanism of action of drug loading nanobots in vitro.
• Guide bachelor, master, and PhD students.
• Interaction and reporting within the group and with private foundations and companies.
• Actively working in the development of new ideas that give rise to future and/or evolution of projects and generation of intellectual property.

Requirements for candidates:Essential:

• PhD in the field of biology, biomedicine, pharmacy, nanomedicine, biochemistry or nanobiotechnology.
• Experience with cell cultures (cell lines and primary cells).
• Experience with confocal microscopy.
• Experience with flow cytometry.
• Knowledge on nanoparticles or on self-propelled nanoparticles will be a plus.
• Competencies and skills: Communication, Teamwork and collaboration, Commitment, Proactivity, Integrity, Critical and Analytical thinking.
• High level of English

We Offer:

• Number of available positions: 1
• Starting date: January 2025
• Working conditions:

• Full time 1-year contract. Open-ended contract due to technical and scientific activities linked to the project and budget duration
• Measures to reconcile work and family life (parental leave, flexible schedule working hours, 23 working days of paid holidays, 9 leave days for personal matters, among others).
• 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 including mobility grants and a Mentoring programme for predoctoral and postdoctoral researchers.
• Stimulating, interdisciplinary research and 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.

Where to apply E-mailjobs@ibecbarcelona.euRequirementsResearch Field Biological sciences » Biology Education Level PhD or equivalentInternal Application form(s) neededPostdoctoral Researcher (PD_SS)_576.pdfEnglish(120.05 KB – PDF)Additional InformationWebsite for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute IBEC Country Spain GeofieldContact State/ProvinceBARCELONA CityBarcelona WebsiteStreetBaldiri Reixac 10-12 Postal Code08028 E-Mailjobs@ibecbarcelona.euSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Sun, 01 Dec 2024 01:23:20 GMT

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