PhD Position at ITQ : The Instituto de Tecnología Química (ITQ) is offering a PhD position focused on the development of hybrid nanoparticles for enhanced magnetic resonance and PET imaging. This research is part of the PROMETEO 2022 project, aimed at creating an inexpensive MRI-PET-Acoustic hybrid system for cancer theranostics. The position spans from December 1, 2022, to December 31, 2025, with the start date subject to administrative processes.Summary TableTitle : PhD Position in Hybrid Nanoparticles for Enhanced Magnetic Resonance and PET ImagingDesignation : PhD StudentResearch Area : Nanomedicine, Chemical Engineering, PharmacyLocation : Instituto de Tecnología Química (ITQ), SpainEligibility/Qualification : MS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Pharmacy; BS grade = 7/10; English proficiency (B1 or higher)Job Responsibilities : The successful candidate will work on the development of a nanoplatform aimed at muscle infiltrating bladder cancer (MIBC) treatment and side effects-free chemotherapy. The key tasks include:Creating nanoparticles based on covalent organic frameworks (COFs).Loading nanoparticles with a combination of antitumor drugs for MIBC therapy.Labeling nanoparticles with radiotracers for PET imaging and/or magnetic centers for MRI studies.Research Group : The research will be conducted within the Nanomedicine-ITQ group, which focuses on developing therapeutic and diagnostic platforms based on nanomaterials and molecular recognition systems. The group's activities include:Developing nanomedicines for targeted delivery and controlled release of therapeutic agents.Studying interactions between pharmacological platforms and biological systems.Creating imaging and diagnostic nanosystems for early disease detection.How to Apply : Interested candidates should contact the scientific lead, Pablo Botella Asuncion, via email at ****** PhD position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of nanomedicine, contributing to significant advancements in cancer theranostics.#J-18808-Ljbffr