11 PhD positions available in the domain of Implantable Bio-Inspired Sensors
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The BioInspireSensing project is a trans-national training network inaugurated to train PhD students, in investigating, building, and producing a new generation of bioinspired implantable sensors of pressure, temperature and acidity. New devices will be made of complex hybrid materials, composed of natural molecules and synthetic biopolymers, with the additional properties of being fully biocompatible and bioresorbable, unlike most of existing implantable sensors; anticipating thus, a new generation of sensors that would not require posterior surgical extraction. BioInspireSensingwill take advantage of a unique multi-sectorial and multi-field environment to further teach early stage researchers (ESR) to apply the gained knowledge in analyzing and designing/engineering complex biological nanosensors of medical importance. BioInspireSensing includes a unique combination of research training, industry placements, as well as courses and workshops on scientific and complementary soft skills.
BioInspireSensing is offering 11 three-year fellowships starting in the 2021 academic year and funded by the ITN- Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions call of the European Commission.
PhD Positions
- Project: Modeling engineered ion channels and their modulation: an agonist and/or antagonist study.
- Host: Zymvol Biomodeling S.L. (Barcelona, Spain).
- Project: Optimizing TRP channels for use as stable thermosensors.
- Host: VIB-KU Leuven (Leuven, Belgium).
- Project: Optimization of acid-sensing ion channels for sustained pH sensing.
- Host: University of Lausanne (Lausanne, Switzerland).
- Project: Protein purification and reconstitution into lipid bilayers.
- Host: University of Teramo (Teramo, Italy).
- Project: Construction of vesicle systems and engineering of membrane proteins.
- Host: University of Groningen (Groningen, Netherlands).
- Project: Synthesis and functionalization of biodegradable polymers supporting lipid membranes.
- Host: Polytechnic University of Catalonia (Barcelona, Spain).
- Project: Development of new flexible and biodegradable conducting polymers in biosensors.
- Host: Polytechnic University of Catalonia (Barcelona, Spain).
- Project: Structural and functional characterization of ion channels embedded in planar lipid bilayers.
- Host: University of Warsaw (Warsaw, Poland).
- Project: Development of sensor testing platform based on cell culturing and microfluidic technologies.
- Host: 4Dcell SAS (Paris, France).
- Project: Integration of chemical implantable sensors of acidity and cholesterol for in vitro analysis.
- Host: University of Teramo (Teramo, Italy).
- Project: Integration of sensor electronics and signal treatment for in vivo analysis.
- Host: 4Dcell SAS (Paris, France).
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for recruitment, you must comply with the following requirements:
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Comply with the mobility rule. At the time of recruitment the candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting beneficiary for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date. Short stays, such as holidays, are not considered.
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Comply with the early-stage researcher definition. At the time of recruitment by the hosting institution, the selected candidate is in the first four years (full‐time equivalent research experience) of their research careers and has not been awarded a doctoral degree. This is measured from the date when they obtained the master’s degree, or an equivalent degree.
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Fulfill the requirements to be able to enroll in a doctoral programme at the hosting institution/country.
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No PhD awarded. Applicants are not eligible if they have already been awarded a PhD
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Selected candidate must be willing to spend a prolonged time in another institute/country of the network during the PhD thesis period.
In some cases, additional requirements (e.g., internationally recognized English language qualifications achieved) and/or selection procedures based on local regulations might be needed).
How to Apply?
Please apply through the BioInspireSensing application page for one to a maximum of three positions, and provide the required information (in English) in one PDF file alone with the following order:
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Personal information such as your first and last name, gender, nationality and contact details.
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Short priority list of the projects to which they are applying in order of preference, if it is the case
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At least two/three reference contacts of scientists who are familiar with your academic and/or scientific skills to who we can ask for references.
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A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) describing your motivation for applying for a particular research project and highlighting your research experience and academic achievements and explaining why you are interested in BioInspireSensing and in a particular research project.
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Curriculum vitae (maximum 5 pages)
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A scanned copy of certified academic records. These documents must show the grades attained in exam periods and evidence that the required degree will be obtained by the expected time of recruitment if it has not already been awarded.
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Any additional files considered relevant to the application.
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If is the case, a document detailing an English Test from an internationally recognized provider
All required information has to be packed in one PDF file alone in the order showed above and using a file name with the following format:
surname_name_ESRXX.pdf
where XX is the ESR position number to which are applying, i.g., 01, 02, etc.