This job offer was closed at 2025-09-24
PhD position on the project “Engineering multifunctional POLYmer CAPsules for lung CAncer therapy and their evaluation in predictive in vitro models (POLYCAPCA)
Job Vacancy
Research Field: Biological sciences
Sub Research:
Job Summary
A PhD position to work on the project Engineering multifunctional POLYmer CAPsules for lung CAncer therapy and their evaluation in predictive in vitro models. The research, which will be carried out between the Hybrid Biofunctional Laboratory (CIC biomaGUNE) under the supervision of Dr. Dorleta Jimenez de Aberasturi, and the Multilayer and Soft Polymers for Biomedicine (UPV/EHU-POLYMAT) under the supervision of Dr. Aitor Larrañaga. The PhD revolves around the design of innovative polymer capsules and preclinical in vitro models to improve the treatment and understanding of lung cancer.
Job Description & Benefits
Description:
The project brings together two groups from CIC biomaGUNE (Dr. Dorleta Jiménez de Aberasturi) and POLYMAT (Dr. Aitor Larrañaga), combining expertise in advanced biomaterials for biomedical applications and a strong commitment to training young scientists. The polymer capsules will be fabricated using a layer-by-layer approach, enabling the versatile assembly of diverse building blocks on colloidal templates. These capsules will offer multimodal therapeutic capabilities by integrating chemo-enzymatic reactions and photothermal therapy. In parallel, realistic in vitro models incorporating relevant cell types, vasculature, and mechanical motion will be developed using state-of-the-art techniques, providing a robust preclinical platform to evaluate therapeutic efficacy.
The project brings together two groups from CIC biomaGUNE (Dr. Dorleta Jiménez de Aberasturi) and POLYMAT (Dr. Aitor Larrañaga), combining expertise in advanced biomaterials for biomedical applications and a strong commitment to training young scientists. The polymer capsules will be fabricated using a layer-by-layer approach, enabling the versatile assembly of diverse building blocks on colloidal templates. These capsules will offer multimodal therapeutic capabilities by integrating chemo-enzymatic reactions and photothermal therapy. In parallel, realistic in vitro models incorporating relevant cell types, vasculature, and mechanical motion will be developed using state-of-the-art techniques, providing a robust preclinical platform to evaluate therapeutic efficacy.
Benefits:
Additional details:
https://www.cicbiomagune.es/job-offer-detail?id=42930
https://www.cicbiomagune.es/job-offer-detail?id=42930
Job Details
Program:
No
SESAM Number:
Type of Contract:
Temporary
Status:
Full-time
Hours/Week:
40
Company:
CIC biomaGUNE
Location:
Donostia - San Sebastián
SPAIN
Organization Contact
Name:
CIC biomaGUNE
Type:
Other
Dept/Lab:
Research in Biomaterials
Address:
Paseo Miramon 182, Parque Tecnológico de San Sebastian E-20014 Donostia - San Sebastian SPAIN
Email:
Website:
Phone/Fax:
Ph: +34 943 00 53 00
