Position Description
The Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser of the Foundation for research and Technology Hellas (IESL -FORTH), invites applications for one PhD student position within the framework of the research project StatinCensor, funded under the Theodore Papazoglou FORTH Synergy Grants. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team working on the cutting edge of biofabrication and tissue engineering. The recruited PhD candidate will focus on the initro evaluation of 3D-printed scaffolds developed using advanced bioprinting and multiphoton lithography techniques. This work will involve characterizing scaffold-cell interactions, assessing cell viability and proliferation, and applying advanced microscopy and immunostaining protocols to evaluate biological performance in vitro.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Natural Sciences
- Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering
- Research experience in Cell culture techniques and aseptic laboratory practices, Immunofluorescence staining and sample preparation, Confocal Microscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) Imaging, Application of bioprinting in biofabrication.
Desirable Qualifications
- Scientific publications relevant to the position description
- Excellent knowledge of English
Application Procedure
Interested candidates who meet the aforementioned requirements are kindly asked to submit their applications to the address (hr@iesl.forth.gr [3]), with cc to the Scientific Responsible, Dr A. Ranella (ranthi@iesl.forth.gr [4]).
In order to be considered, the application must include:
- Application Form (Form Greek or Form English to the left)
- Detailed curriculum vitae (CV) of the candidate
- Scanned Copies of academic titles
- Recent certificate of enrollment in a PhD program