POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER to work in the field of antimicrobial surfaces with clinical applications

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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER to work in the field of antimicrobial surfaces with clinical applications

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Offer DescriptionWe are looking for a Postdoctoral researcher to work in the field of antimicrobial surfaces with clinical applications. The ultimate goal is to advance in the fundamental understanding of the contact-based bactericidal mechanisms, as a strategy to overcome the problems associated to antibiotic resistance, one of the most serious health threats in the recent years. This will be applied for the design of antimicrobial surfaces for synthetic bone grafts.Specifically, the candidate will focus on the characterization of the interactions between bacteria and nanostructured biomaterials using different bacterial strains and applying advanced characterization techniques, in order to disclose the mechanisms underlying the microbiocidal activity.The position is part of the ERC Advanced Grant BAMBBI ( ), led by Prof. Maria-Pau Ginebra. If selected, the candidate will have the opportunity to work in a highly interdisciplinary team, the Group of Biomaterials, Biomechanics and Tissue Engineering (BBT), in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya ( ). The BBT group has a broad expertise on the design, synthesis and characterization of biomaterials for tissue regeneration, with special emphasis in bone applications.RequirementsResearch Field Biological sciences » Biology Education Level PhD or equivalentResearch Field Engineering » Biomedical engineering Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/QualificationsApplicants are required to have a PhD and relevant experience in microbiology, with a track record of significant contributions in this field. Previous experience in the characterization of bacteria/surface interactions and antimicrobial biomaterials will be highly valued.We will consider candidates with various research backgrounds including microbiology, biology, biotechnology or biomedical engineering. Willingness and motivation to expand his/her expertise by reaching out to other disciplines is required.The candidate is expected to be proficient in English.Specific RequirementsExperience in bacterial cultures and microbiology techniques is required. Previous exposure to biomaterials for bone regeneration, characterization of inorganic materials, characterization of nanostructured materials is desirable but not essential. However, willingness and motivation to expand your expertise by reaching out to other disciplines is required.Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentResearch Field Biological sciences » BiologyEngineering » Biomedical engineering Years of Research Experience 1 – 4Additional InformationBenefitsThe initial contract will be for one year, renewable to up to three years.
The salary is competitive, in line with the Spanish national post-doctoral senior grants.Selection processApplication deadline: 29th February 2024.
Target start date: April 2024.Those interested may email a CV with a list of three references, a short (max one page) statement describing your motivation and prior experience to Dr. Maria-Pau Ginebra ( ), with “Postdoc BAMBBI 3” in the email subject.Additional commentsThe BBT group is a multidisciplinary team of researchers with different backgrounds, including chemistry, physics, biology, materials science, biomedical engineering. Our main scientific goal is the development of biomaterials for tissue and organs regeneration/functional repair. This approach requires the design of materials which can modulate the response of the receiving tissue, leading in some cases to the regeneration and neoformation of the degraded tissues and, in others, to a perfect integration of the biomaterial and to the recovery of the lost functionality.Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya ∙ BarcelonaTech (UPC) is a public institution of research and higher education in the fields of engineering, architecture, sciences and technology, and one of the leading technical universities in Europe. Every year, more than 6,000 bachelor’s and master’s students, more than 500 doctoral students graduate and 3,067 graduates in lifelong learning. The UPC’s approach to research is highly varied and covers applications and basic research in many knowledge areas. The impact of this research makes the UPC one of the main European technology universities. Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute EEBE Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Barcelona Postal Code 08930 Street Av. Eduard Maristany, 16 GeofieldWhere to apply E-mailbbt.jobs.upc@gmail.comContact State/ProvinceBarcelona CitySant Adrià de Besòs WebsiteStreetAv. Eduard Maristany, 16 Postal Code08930 E-Mailbbt.jobs.upc@gmail.comSTATUS: EXPIRED

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Sat, 11 May 2024 23:37:25 GMT

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