This job offer was closed at 2026-02-15
Postdoctoral researcher - Bioengineering in Regeneration and Cancer Group
Job Summary
Postdoctoral researcher in the field of Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology or related
The Cipitria Lab – Bioengineering in Regeneration and Cancer at Biogipuzkoa Health Research Institute, San Sebastián-Donostia, Spain (https://cipitrialab.com) is looking for a postdoctoral researcher. In our group, we aim to understand how biophysical and biochemical properties of native extracellular matrix and synthetic biomaterials guide cell response in regeneration, cancer dormancy and bone metastasis. Biogipuzkoa is located within the structure University Hospital Donostia-Onkologikoa.
Funded by an ERC CoG grant (https://doi.org/10.3030/101123883), the main objective of DORMATRIX is to engineer breast cancer dormancy as a collective emergent phenomenon using biomaterials-based dormancy-on-a-chip devices. In this project, you will design and fabricate microfluidic devices to model breast cancer dormancy.
Job Description & Benefits
Your tasks:
-Design and fabrication of biomaterials-based microfluidic devices to model breast cancer dormancy
-Participate in the development of novel biomaterials to model in vitro breast cancer micro-units in controlled 2D and 3D microenvironments
-Monitoring breast cancer cell dynamics with advanced microscopy and time-lapse fluorescence life cell imaging
-Participate in translating in vivo observations to experimental bioengineered designs
-Our lab maintains an active part at the Max Planck Queensland Center (https://research.qut.edu.au/mpqc/). You will participate in regular consortium meetings and larger consortium events
Suggested reading:
• Bakhshandeh, Heras et al, Science Advances, 10, eadr3997 (2024)
• Taieb et al, Lab on a Chip 23, 92–105 (2023)
• Taieb et al, PLoS One 17, e0268297 (2022)
• Young et al, Science Advances 10, eadj0975 (2024)
• TYPE OF CONTRACT (LEGAL REFERENCE): Postdoctoral researcher contract for 3 years with possible extension
• WORK SCHEDULE: Full time
• EXPECTED START DATE: February - April 2026
• ANNUAL GROSS SALARY: 29.216,60€ - 38.000€ gross per year
The remuneration shall be based on the candidate’s commitment and merit, as well as how suited they are for the role. The worker must comply with the operating rules set by the Biogipuzkoa Institute in terms of commitment, duties, working hours, leave entitlements, etc.
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Required Education Level
Level 1
Required Research Experiences
Experience 1
Required Languages
Additional Requirements
Skills
NECESSARY SKILLS
REQUIRED
-PhD in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology or related
-Previous experience in the design and fabrication of microfluidic devices for biomedical applications
-Previous experience in a biomedical lab working with hydrogels and cell culture will be an asset
-Excellent ability to conduct experiments independently and collaboratively within our group
-Keen interest in multidisciplinary work, collaborative mindset and motivation to work in an international environment
-Strong organization skills, project management and proactive “getting things done” mentality
-Interest to learn and grow professionally in a young, dynamic and competitive lab
-Have a genuine excitement for science, innovation and creative thinking!
-Good written and oral communication skills in English (Spanish is not required)
