Conway Institute of Biomolecular & Biomedical Research
Organisation/Company Conway Institute of Biomolecular & Biomedical Research Research Field Biological sciences » Biological engineering Engineering » Biomaterial engineering Engineering » Biomedical engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Ireland Application Deadline 30 Nov 2025 - 12:00 (Europe/Dublin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 5 Jan 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - ERC Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Description: Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a fully funded (fees and stipend), full-time MRes (subject to performance may be extended to PhD) position at the University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland. University College Dublin is ranked within the top 1 % of higher education institutions world-wide. The project aims to develop advanced therapy medicinal products for tendon engineering purposes, using an appropriate cell population (e.g. permanently differentiated, stem cells) and relevant in vitro microenvironment modulators (e.g. mechanical loading, macromolecular crowding, etc.). State-of-the-art biofabrication systems (e.g. bioprinting, electrospinning, etc.), cell culture technologies (e.g. mechanical stimulation bioreactors, hypoxia chambers, etc.) and characterisation techniques (e.g. advanced microscopy, proteomics, genomics, etc.) will be utilised. The produced tissue engineered medicines will be characterised using an array of biophysical, biochemical and biological methods. Preclinical analysis of the produced tissue-like moduli will also be conducted.
Qualifications / Expertise: The candidate should have a 1st or 2:1 Bachelor’s and a Master’s in biomaterials, biomedical engineering, tissue engineering, cell biology, biology, biochemistry, or related area.The ideal candidate should have experience in as many of the following techniques: scaffold fabrication and characterisation;cell (permanently differentiated and stem cells) culture; molecular biology; protein and gene analysis; preclinical analysis; immunocytochemistry; and histology. The candidateshould have excellent communication and organisational skills;be highly motivated and passionate about developing new products; and have strong written, oral and interpersonal skills. The candidate should be able to work independently and as a part of team.
Duties: The successful candidate will be involved in: Scaffold fabrication and characterisation; Cell acquisition from human tissues; In vitro culture and characterisation of appropriate cell populations; In vitro biophysical, biochemical and biological characterisation of the produced tissue engineered medicines; Preclinical evaluation of the produced advanced therapy medicinal products; Conference participation; Report and paper writing; Participation to training courses; Undergraduate teaching and/or laboratory demonstrations; Other duties relevant to the post.
To Apply: Applicants should submit a cover letter outlining their suitability to the post, a detailed CV, transcripts and the contact details of three referees. The application pack should be emailed to Prof. Dimitrios Zevgolis (dimitrios.zevgolis@ucd.ie ).
Where to apply
E-mail dimitrios.zevgolis@ucd.ie
Requirements
Research Field Biological sciences » Biological engineering Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent
University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4
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