PhD Position on Gene Delivery: Join the ChemSynBio team at IQS School of Engineering, Ramon Llull University, Barcelona, to pursue a PhD in cutting-edge research on gene delivery to the brain. The position is part of the prestigious ERC-funded project “Creating an Orthogonal Gate to the Brain (OBGate),” aimed at developing innovative nanocarriers for efficient and selective brain therapeutics.
PhD Candidate Position on Gene Delivery to the Brain
Designation:
PhD Candidate
Research Area:
Gene Delivery, Nanocarriers, Blood-Brain Barrier, Brain Diseases
Location:
IQS School of Engineering, Ramon Llull University, Barcelona, Spain
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Master’s degree (or commitment to obtain it by April 2025) in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or related fields.
- Optional experience in:
- Nanoparticles
- Viral vectors
- Cell culture
- Experimental animals
- Strong motivation, proactivity, and creativity.
- Excellent communication skills and fluency in English.
- Teamwork and collaboration skills.
Job Description:
The selected candidate will:
- Develop viral and non-viral gene delivery nanocarriers for selective transfection of brain endothelium or brain tumor cells.
- Contribute to all research stages, including literature review, experimental design, experimentation, data analysis, and proposing new research directions.
- Collaborate with researchers to foster an inspiring atmosphere and contribute to laboratory management and team activities.
- Present results, prepare reports, and contribute to scientific publications.
How to Apply:
Applications should be addressed to Dr. Benjamí Oller-Salvia at benjami.oller@iqs.url.edu with the subject line: “Predoc GeneDelivery – Your Name.”
Include the following documents as a single PDF with your name:
- Motivation letter explaining your fit for the position and the team.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Master’s and Bachelor’s academic records.
- Contact details of two referees (reference letters are optional but valued).
Conditions:
- Guaranteed funding for three years.
- Opportunities for training in scientific and horizontal skills.
- Room for creativity, mentorship, and team support, with the possibility to supervise students.
- Proposed starting date: Early 2025.
Last Date to Apply:
December 31, 2024, or until the position is filled.
Join us to create groundbreaking biomedical tools and make a difference in the field of brain therapeutics!
