Summary:
CIC biomaGUNE, as part of the European Doctoral Training Network INTRABRAIN, invites applications for a PhD position focused on developing innovative nanomaterial-based platforms for the encapsulation and delivery of oncolytic viruses targeting glioblastoma tumors.
Designation:
Doctoral Candidate (DC3)
Doctoral Candidate (DC3) in Nanoengineering of Oncolytic Viruses for Glioblastoma Treatment
Table:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Project Title | Encapsulation of Virus in Liposomes and Complexation with Chitosan |
| Research Area | Nanomedicine, Cancer Therapeutics |
| Location | CIC biomaGUNE, Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain |
| Duration | 3 years predoctoral contract |
| Start Date | September 2026 |
| Funding | INTRABRAIN – European Commission – Horizon Europe |
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Education: Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or related fields.
- Skills: Background in nanotechnology, nanomedicine, or biomaterials science; good English proficiency; team spirit and pro-active attitude.
- Specific Requirements:
- Must not hold a doctoral degree at the start of employment.
- Applicants must not have resided or worked in the recruiting country for more than 12 months within the last 36 months.
- Full-time commitment to research activities is required.
Job Description:
The selected candidate will focus on the development of nanomaterial platforms for the encapsulation of oncolytic viruses to improve stability and enhance delivery to glioblastoma tumors. Responsibilities include:
- Designing and engineering platforms for virus encapsulation.
- Encapsulating oncolytic viruses using microfluidic techniques.
- Evaluating nanoparticle stability and controlled virus release.
- Assessing the biological fate of encapsulated viral systems.
- Analyzing experimental data from in vitro and in vivo studies.
Two secondments are included to enhance expertise:
- University of Helsinki (3 months, Year 1) – Virus design training.
- University of Tor Vergata, Rome (3 months, Year 3) – In vivo transfection studies training.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates must submit a single PDF application including:
- Completed INTRABRAIN DC application form.
- Curriculum Vitae (max 2 pages).
- Cover letter outlining motivation and relevant skills (max 1 page).
- Master’s Degree certificate with transcripts.
- Proof of English proficiency (if available).
- Contact details of 2 references.
- List of publications (if applicable) and associated manuscripts.
Important: Apply through the official job offer portal. Direct applications to email will not be accepted.
Last Date to Apply:
28 May 2026
