Postdoctoral Researcher for CIEFMA & BTT
This project aims to create laser-patterned biomedical material surfaces with enhanced functionality, subsequently modified with bioactive peptides. The goal is to develop biocompatible materials with antibacterial properties and tissue regeneration capabilities.
Postdoctoral Researcher for CIEFMA & BBT
Deadline: 4th April 2025, but the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found
Project description
This project aims to develop micro-
and nanostructured advanced biomaterials with cell instructive and antibacterial properties for application as biomedical implants. To this end, medically relevant material surfaces will be patterned with ultrashort pulsed-direct laser interference, fine-tuning their topography and the micro- and nanoscale. Subsequently, the surfaces will be functionalized with biofunctional peptides. The resulting biomaterials will be characterized with state of the art techniques to assess their physicochemical and mechanical properties. The biological performance will be investigated in terms of stem cell behavior and antibacterial responses, with special focus in co-culture setting mimicking scenarios of clinical infection.
and nanostructured advanced biomaterials with cell instructive and antibacterial properties for application as biomedical implants. To this end, medically relevant material surfaces will be patterned with ultrashort pulsed-direct laser interference, fine-tuning their topography and the micro- and nanoscale. Subsequently, the surfaces will be functionalized with biofunctional peptides. The resulting biomaterials will be characterized with state of the art techniques to assess their physicochemical and mechanical properties. The biological performance will be investigated in terms of stem cell behavior and antibacterial responses, with special focus in co-culture setting mimicking scenarios of clinical infection.
Required profile
- Education:
- PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or equivalent.
- Research Experience:
- A proven experience in the design, fabrication and characterization of materials is required..
- Key skills:
- Design and fabrication of materials
- Surface modification and functionalization
- Physicochemical and mechanical characterization of materials
- Biological assays (cells and bacteria cultures).
- Additional requirements:
- Excellent track of publications
- International mobility
- Proficiency in English
- Ability to work independently towards predefined goals
- Excellent organizational skills
Contact
Laura RubioProject and Innovation Manager
Centre de Recerca en Ciència i Enginyeria Multiescala (CCEM)
laura.rubio.ortega@upc.edu
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