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We are looking for a highly motivated candidate willing to pursue a PhD in our young and dynamic ChemSynBio team at IQS School of Engineering - Ramon Llull University in Barcelona!
GroupAt ChemSynBio, we harness chemical and synthetic biology to create biotherapeutic and biomedical tools, especially to treat brain diseases and to understand brain transport. We aim to conduct groundbreaking research and to grow together!
ProjectCurrent treatments against brain diseases have very low efficacy due to the low permeability of most drugs across the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Our project Creating an Orthogonal Gate to the Brain (OBGate) has recently been awarded a prestigious European Research Council Starting Grant to develop new strategies to deliver large therapeutics into the brain with unprecedented efficiency and selectivity. Within this project, you will develop viral and non-viral gene delivery nanocarriers to transfect brain endothelium or brain tumor cells with high selectivity. You will participate in the whole development process of the nanovehicles, from the design, formulation, and characterization to the in vitro and in vivo experiments.
TasksContribution to research excellence at all stages: literature review, experimental design, experimentation, data analysis, and proposal of new research directions.Collaboration with other researchers and contribution to an inspiring atmosphere.Presentation of results and contribution to preparing reports and scientific publications.Engagement in laboratory management and team activities.Training in technical and power skills. Student supervision and training. ConditionsThree years of funding guaranteed.Training opportunities on scientific and horizontal skills.Room for creativity, mentorship & team support. Possibility to supervise students.Proposed starting date: early 2025. Applications are welcome until December 31 or until the candidate is selected.
Application RequirementsMotivation letter explaining why you would be a good fit for the position and our team.Curriculum Vitae.Master's and Bachelor's academic records.Contact details of two referees. Reference letters may be valued but are not compulsory. Minimum RequirementsMaster's degree or the commitment to obtain it by April 2025.Background in chemistry, biotechnology, pharmacy, or related fields.Optional experience: nanoparticles, viral vectors, cell culture, experimental animals.Strong motivation, proactivity, and creativity.Good social skills to work in a team.Excellent communication skills and fluency in English. Somos una institución que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Promovemos la igualdad y la inclusión. Todas las candidaturas cualificadas serán tenidas en cuenta sin que pueda prevalecer discriminación alguna por razón de nacimiento, raza, sexo, religión, opinión o cualquier otra condición o circunstancia personal o social. Dado que actualmente el colectivo femenino está infrarrepresentado en el ámbito académico, las candidaturas femeninas son especialmente valoradas. Promovemos el conocimiento científico y tecnológico, la transformación empresarial y el progreso de la sociedad. En IQS buscamos profesionales comprometidos con estos valores.
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