Postdoctoral Position – 3D Embryonic Organoids: Join the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and Universitat Politécnica de Catalunya (UPC) in investigating the self-organization of 3D embryonic organoids. This postdoctoral position, led by Vikas Trivedi and David Oriola, focuses on the multiscale physics of living systems and aims to understand the physical basis of morphogenetic potential during early mammalian development.
Postdoctoral Position – Self-organization of 3D Embryonic Organoids
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Self-organization in multicellular systems, multiscale physics of living systems
Location: EMBL Barcelona & Universitat Politécnica de Catalunya (UPC), Barcelona, Spain
Eligibility/Qualification: Biophysicist, soft matter physicist, or applied mathematician with a strong interest in tissue morphogenesis.
Job Description: The researcher will utilize agent-based simulation software to model cell interactions, differentiation, and mechanics in 3D aggregates of stem cells, leading to the formation of embryonic organoids known as gastruloids. The simulation will explore how local cell interactions contribute to polarized patterning and structural elongation. Additionally, continuum hydrodynamic models will be incorporated to bridge the gap between cellular and tissue scales. The findings are expected to guide the design of new experiments for testing theoretical predictions.
Duration: 2 years
Deadline for Application: Extended to 29 February 2024
How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit the following documents to vikas.trivedi@embl.es or david.oriola@upc.edu:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Short letter describing prior research experience and current professional interests
- Contact information for two references
Note: Applications must be submitted by the extended deadline of February 29, 2024.
Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of biophysics, soft matter physics, and tissue morphogenesis. Join us in unraveling the mysteries of self-organization in 3D embryonic organoids!
