The Nanoscience Cooperative Research Center, CIC nanoGUNE, located in Donostia / San Sebastian, Basque Country (Spain), is currently looking for a

PRE-DOCTORAL RESEARCHER

to work in

ESR n. 07 - Self-assembly and assembly by electrospinning

(Horizon Europe programme - NanoReMedi)

NanoGUNE is a research center devoted to conducting world-class nanoscience research for a competitive growth of the Basque Country. NanoGUNE is a member of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA) and is recognized by the Spanish Research Agency as a María de Maeztu Unit of Excellence.

The Horizon Europe MSCA-Doctoral Network NanoReMedi (“Functional Nano-Scaffolds for Regenerative Medicine”) is run by a Consortium of Universities in cooperation with Companies and offers an innovative PhD level training in Nanomaterials for regenerative medicine to 13 Doctoral Candidates (DCs). CIC nanoGUNE is on the of the six beneficiaries of this program (NanoReMedi beneficiaries & associated partners).

The mission of NanoReMedi is to define a joint doctorate educational training model in Functional Nano-Scaffolds for Regenerative Medicine where Academia and Industry join their forces to:

• create a highly innovative research network for training a new generation of researchers who will enter the area of nanoscience from adjacent disciplines (such as chemistry, material sciences and bioinformatics)
• establish a solid framework for long-term research cooperation between a pool of leading Universities and Enterprises
• build a solid foundation for long-term European excellence in medical nanotechnology

NanoReMedi research topics are:

• cgeneration of tissue engineered vascular grafts (VGs) to replace damaged peripheral arteries
• stem-cell based regenerative medicine for bone and cartilage repair
• understanding and propose solutions toward implantation failure

Upon completion of the programme, graduates will become highly skilled researchers and professionals in the field of nanomaterials applied to regenerative nanomedicine, matching the requirements of both public and private sectors.
The breadth and depth of the programme will prepare PhD students for a wide range of career opportunities. Graduates will find opportunities in universities, public and private research centers, hospitals, public administration, government agencies and international organizations. They could join dynamic positions in pharmaceutical and biotechnology engineering companies.

ESR n. 07 - Self-assembly and assembly by electrospinning

Project offer description:

• Main research field: Chemistry.
• Sub research field: Organic Chemistry, Materials Chemistry.
• Required educational level: Master Degree or equivalent in: Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Materials science.
• Supervisors: Alexander Bittner, CIC nanoGUNE (a.bittner@nanogune.eu) and Meital Reches, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (meital.reches@mail.huji.ac.il).
• Objectives:

1. The self-assembly of peptides in electrospinning and in non-electrified jets (3D printing) will be investigated experimentally and correlated with theoretical guidelines based on peptide and solvent properties, and with simulations at UPC
2. The results will allow to prepare new bi/multi-layered electrospun flat grafts, which will be analysed by (environmental) SEM (in water vapor) and by local mechanical measurements (AFM indentation, force-distance data)
3. Peptide-decorated hydrogels will be characterized by a multimethod approach (AFM, Raman imaging, SEM) with a view to application in cell culture

• Secondment. Beneficiary: HUJI (9 Months) Training on peptide assembly from solution, and on combined AFM/confocal microscopy imaging.
• Company. Genepep (3 Months) Training on scale-up peptide synthesis.

We offer an international and competitive environment, state-of-the-art equipment, and the possibility to perform research at the highest level.

We promote teamwork in a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome all kinds of applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

For information on the other 12 available NanoReMedi research projects and to apply visit the project website https://www.nanoremedi.eu!

Candidates should apply by following the steps indicated at the link below:

• https://www.nanoremedi.eu/submit-application/ 

The deadline for application is 28/10/2022.

NOTES:

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