Biological sciences » Biological engineering
Organisation/Company: Pompeu Fabra University
Department: Experimental and Health Sciences
Research Field: Biological sciences » Biological engineering
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1), Recognised Researcher (R2)
Other Profession: Research Support Positions
Country: Spain
Application Deadline: 4 Oct 2024 - 15:00 (Europe/Madrid)
Type of Contract: Permanent
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 37
Offer Starting Date: 15 Nov 2024
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description The vast expansion of gene editing technologies and therapeutic enzymes holds substantial promise in disease treatment via a new class of genetic drugs. However, the challenge of how to efficiently deliver those tools to specific cell types and tissues remains to be solved. In our group, we have developed a synthetic evolution platform that uses molecular biology and machine learning frameworks to drive evolution of delivery vehicles with the potential to target any desired cell type with unprecedented precision. We are working in extensive engineering of our VLP-based delivery vehicles and their implementation for in-vivo gene delivery.
We are seeking a passionate, impact-motivated scientist and problem solver who wishes to participate in a fast-paced, dynamic research environment. The developed work will involve developing and testing new methods for genomic modification of cells in-vivo. Methods for the efficient delivery in T-cells, and other immune cell types, will be the primary focus.
The project will involve interactions with industry and key opinion leaders in the field, in a vibrant ecosystem of translation projects and spin-off companies in the Translational Synthetic Biology Lab at the MELIS department.
The mission of the Translational Synthetic Biology lab is to develop transformative technologies for human health. The Translational Synthetic Biology lab is part of the Medical and Life Sciences (MELIS) department at Pompeu Fabra University (Barcelona). Our lab is located at the PRBB in Barcelona, one of the largest hubs of biomedical research in southern Europe.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct experiments focused on the development and optimization of viral-based gene delivery systems
Maintain meticulous records and contribute to the analysis and presentation of research findings
Expected starting date: December of 2024.
Where to apply E-mail: ******
Requirements Research Field: Biological sciences » Biological engineering
Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent
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