Postdoctoral Researcher in Medical Sciences

eBio-hub research center

The main objective of eBio-hub is to establish a National Center of Excellence in Bioengineering within the National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest (NUSTPB). The goal of eBio-hub project is to unlock and foster excellent research in biomedical engineering, capitalizing the existing knowledge in NUSTPB and integrating with local research and clinical expertise from University of Bucharest, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy and local hospitals as well as making use of the state-of-the-art research infrastructure in biomedical engineering (INOVABIOMED) by setting up a strong research group and attracting top academics in the field, rising the competitiveness of NUSTPB research in the European Research Area (ERA).

eBio-hub will operate as an interdisciplinary research center at the interface between chemistry, biology, IT, micro and nanotechnology and medicine. The project aims to develop micro, nano and bio-integrated solutions that will address major global challenges in the biomedical field. In this context, eBio-hub will increase the attractiveness and impact of the National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest through research excellence (illustrated quantitatively and qualitatively through indicators such as publications in peer reviewed journals, national and international collaboration or grants). Furthermore, the project will contribute to the growth of Romanian and EU economy by attracting and nurturing research talents, creating portfolios of intellectual properties, supporting the local industry or commercializing new technologies.

Position offered

The eBio-hub Postdoctoral Researcher is expected to conduct research in the field of transdermal drug delivery, nanomedicine and molecular diagnostics.

Special focus will be given to the following areas of activity:

1. Develop solutions for transdermal drug and gene delivery

2. In vitro characterization of nanocarriers for targeted drug and gene delivery.

3. Developing materials for 3D printing with applications in transdermal drug delivery.

4. Investigate clinical applications for the developed solutions for transdermal drug and gene delivery.

The position is within the project PN-IVP8-8.1-PRE-HE-ORG-2023-0054 (contract no. 17 PHE/2023).

Rights and responsibilities

The Postdoctoral Researcher will have the following rights and responsibilities:

1. to research independently in the context of research projects within a specific working area;

2. to apply for research projects on a national and international level;

3. to publish research work (preparation of scientific papers; active participation at conferences and other scientific events).

Application:

Applications should contain (in the same order):

1. Copy of the relevant document proving that the candidate holds the required qualifications;

a. Curriculum vitae including the following:

b. evidence of the required expertise in the field of Medical Science

c. research record,

d. experience in research projects,

e. list of publications, including h-index (WOS) and citations;

2. Motivation letter (2 pages maximum) describing the vision of the applicant in the field of Medical Science

3. Two Recommendation letters,

4. Other materials considered relevant by the candidate (Copies of Training certificates, Excellence diplomas, etc).

Before applying, all candidates are invited to read carefully the NUSTPB’s Methodology for occupying didactic and research positions: https://posturivacante.upb.ro/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Methodology-fo…