ph3Organisation /h3 pUniversity of A Coruña /p h3Position Overview /h3 pbTitle: /b Holographic Optical Tweezers Bioprinting (HOTB): Towards precise manipulation of cells for multi-scale vascularized tissues/organ printing /p pbResearch area/Scientific-Technical services: /b ERC CoG – HOT‑BIOPRINTING /p pbGrant / funding period: /b Start: 01/03/2024 – End: 28/02/2029 /p h3Contract Information /h3 pbType of Contract: /b Permanent /p pbJob Status: /b Full-time /p pbHours per Week: /b 35 /p pbContract Length: /b 24 months /p pbOffer Starting Date: /b 01/09/2024 /p pbFunding: /b Horizon Europe – ERC Reference Number ****/CP/125 /p h3Role Summary /h3 pThe 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.



/p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liDeploy 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. /li liCollaborate on organoid and lymph‑node tissue replication projects. /li liConduct optimisation and maintenance of the holographic optical tweezers system. /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liDegree in Physics, Optics or a closely related field with outstanding academic record. /li liAdditional experience in cell trapping using optical tweezers and cell‑culture expertise is considered an advantage. /li liStrong interest in bio‑fabrication, tissue engineering and multi‑scale tissue printing. /li /ul h3Location /h3 pFull‑time position at UDC Campus, Spain. The contract will commence 1 September 2024 and run for 24 months. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Associate Researcher 2026/Cp/125 (La Coruña)
🏢 Universidade da Coruna
📍 La Coruña