Phd Position As Part of Erc Cog Project Dormatrix

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PhD Position As Part of ERC CoG Project DORMATRIX, Donostia San Sebastián

Client: Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces

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Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 135485623391118950432460

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Posted: 27.02.2025

Expiry Date: 13.04.2025

Job Description:

Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces - Department of Biomaterials: The Department of Biomaterials focuses on interdisciplinary research in the field of biological and biomimetic materials. The emphasis is on understanding how the mechanical or other physical properties are governed by structure and composition and how they adapt to environmental conditions.

PhD Position as part of ERC CoG project DORMATRIX in the field of Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science.

Working Field:

1. Hydrogel synthesis and development of microparticles with controlled physico-chemical properties
2. Culturing breast cancer cells in controlled 2D and 3D microenvironments
3. Monitoring breast cancer cell dynamics with advanced microscopy and time-lapse fluorescence life cell imaging
4. Collaborate in additional projects and become an integral member of our team

Requirements:

Your profile, qualifications, knowledge and skills:

1. MSc in Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or similar
2. Previous experience in a biomedical lab working on hydrogel fabrication and cell culture will be an asset
3. Excellent ability to conduct experiments independently and collaboratively within our group
4. Collaborative mindset and motivation to work in an international, interdisciplinary environment
5. Strong organization skills, project management and proactive “getting things done” mentality
6. Interest to learn and grow professionally in a young, dynamic and competitive lab
7. Have a genuine excitement for science, innovation and creative thinking!
8. Good written and oral communication skills in English (Spanish is not required)

Suggested reading: Bakhshandeh, Heras et al, Science Advances, 10, eadr3997 (2024); Taieb et al, Lab on a Chip 23, 92-105 (2023); Young et al, Science Advances 10, eadj0975 (2024); Taieb et al, PLoS One 17, e0268297 (2022).

What we offer:

Starting date and duration: Dec 2024-January 2025, for 3 years with possible extension up to 4 years.

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