📍 Location: Biogipuzkoa Health Research Institute, San Sebastián-Donostia, Spain
🧪 Research Group: Cipitria Lab – Bioengineering in Regeneration and Cancer
🌐 Website: https://cipitrialab.com
Summary
The Cipitria Lab at Biogipuzkoa Health Research Institute invites applications for a Postdoctoral or Ph.D. position under the prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant – DORMATRIX. The selected candidate will join an interdisciplinary and international team to explore how biophysical and biochemical properties of the extracellular matrix and biomaterials influence cell behavior in regeneration, cancer dormancy, and bone metastasis.
Postdoctoral Researcher or Ph.D. Position in Biomaterials (ERC Consolidator Grant – DORMATRIX)
Summary Table
| Position Title | Postdoctoral Researcher / Ph.D. Student |
|---|---|
| Project | DORMATRIX – ERC Consolidator Grant |
| Research Group | Cipitria Lab – Bioengineering in Regeneration and Cancer |
| Location | Biogipuzkoa Health Research Institute, San Sebastián-Donostia, Spain |
| Research Areas | Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Materials Science |
| Duration | Postdoc: 3 years (extendable) / Ph.D.: 4 years |
| Start Date | March – May 2025 |
| Application Deadline | Open until filled |
| Contact Emails | amaia.cipitriasagardia@bio-gipuzkoa.eus, rrhh@bio-gipuzkoa.eus |
| Website | https://cipitrialab.com |
Designation
- Postdoctoral Researcher (3-year position, extendable)
- Ph.D. Researcher (4-year contract)
Research Area
Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Materials Science, and related disciplines.
Focus: Biomaterials-based modeling of breast cancer dormancy using engineered microenvironments.
Location
Biogipuzkoa Health Research Institute, San Sebastián-Donostia, Spain
(Located within the University Hospital Donostia-Onkologikoa)
Eligibility / Qualification
For Postdoctoral Position:
- Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Materials Science, or related field.
- Prior experience in biomedical laboratories, hydrogel synthesis, and cell culture preferred.
For Ph.D. Position:
- M.Sc. or equivalent degree in one of the above fields.
- Interest in biomaterials, bioengineering, and cancer biology.
Common Requirements:
- Strong experimental and analytical skills.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work in a multidisciplinary, international team.
- Excellent English communication skills (Spanish not required).
- Motivation for scientific innovation and curiosity-driven research.
Job Description
Successful candidates will:
- Design and apply biomaterials-based systems to model in vitro breast cancer dormancy.
- Conduct hydrogel synthesis and microparticle fabrication with controlled physicochemical properties.
- Perform 2D and 3D cell culture experiments with breast cancer models.
- Use advanced microscopy and time-lapse fluorescence live-cell imaging to analyze cancer cell dynamics.
- Collaborate with international research partners, including the Max Planck Queensland Center (Australia).
- Participate in consortium meetings and scientific dissemination activities.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email a single PDF (max 5 MB) containing the following documents:
- Motivation letter describing research experience, interests, expectations, and preferred start date.
- Curriculum Vitae with full publication list.
- University transcripts (academic record).
- Contact information for three referees.
Send applications to:
📧 amaia.cipitriasagardia@bio-gipuzkoa.eus
📧 rrhh@bio-gipuzkoa.eus
Subject line: “DORMATRIX – Postdoc or PhD Biomaterials”
Last Date to Apply
Open until filled (Early applications are encouraged).
Expected start date: March–May 2025
Suggested Reading
- Bakhshandeh, Heras et al., Science Advances 10, eadr3997 (2024)
- Taieb et al., Lab on a Chip 23, 92–105 (2023)
- Young et al., Science Advances 10, eadj0975 (2024)
- Taieb et al., PLOS One 17, e0268297 (2022)
