Organisation

University of A Coruña

Position Overview

Title: Holographic Optical Tweezers Bioprinting (HOTB): Towards precise manipulation of cells for multi-scale vascularized tissues/organ printing

Research area/Scientific-Technical services: ERC CoG – HOT‑BIOPRINTING

Grant / funding period: Start: 01/03/2024 – End: 28/02/2029

Contract Information

Type of Contract: Permanent

Job Status: Full-time

Hours per Week: 35

Contract Length: 24 months

Offer Starting Date: 01/09/2024

Funding: Horizon Europe – ERC Reference Number ****/CP/125

Role Summary

The Advanced Biofabrication research group, led by Prof. Daniel Nieto, seeks a qualified and motivated candidate to assist in developing and operating the Novel 3D biofabrication system (HOTB) and related research activities aimed at bioprinting multi‑scaled vascularised functional living tissues.

Responsibilities





- Deploy and operate the HOTB holographic optical tweezers system to manipulate, position and bioprint single or multiple cells of varying sizes within clinically relevant time frames.
- Collaborate on organoid and lymph‑node tissue replication projects.
- Conduct optimisation and maintenance of the holographic optical tweezers system.

Qualifications

- Degree in Physics, Optics or a closely related field with outstanding academic record.
- Additional experience in cell trapping using optical tweezers and cell‑culture expertise is considered an advantage.
- Strong interest in bio‑fabrication, tissue engineering and multi‑scale tissue printing.

Location

Full‑time position at UDC Campus, Spain. The contract will commence 1 September 2024 and run for 24 months.

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