Postdoctoral Researcher in Nanoparticle-enabled Bone Tissue Engineering - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

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The Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology at Karolinska Institutet (KI) announces an opportunity to join the Bionanomaterial Technology Laboratory and research group of Principal Investigator Dr. Georgios A. Sotiriou as a postdoctoral researcher in nanoparticle-enabled bone tissue engineering. The Bionanomaterial Technology Laboratory is an ERC-funded lab and has world-leading expertise in the synthesis of functional nanoscale materials and devices for biomedicine using flame aerosol technology. The focus of the research program lies on studying the physicochemical properties of materials made by aerosol processes and then applying this fundamental understanding to tailor sophisticated functional particles and particle-enabled devices for biomedical applications. Our lab is in a vibrant research environment located in the state-of-the-art research building Biomedical at the KI Solna Campus.

Your mission

The postdoctoral researcher will work on developing nanostructure surfaces (e.g. for implant coatings) and scaffolds (e.g. micro- and/or nano-fibres) for bone tissue engineering. The aim of this project is to exploit the versatile nanobiomaterial calcium phosphate and its derivatives for bone tissue engineering utilizing stem cells. Here, we will capitalize on our expertise and produce an arsenal of different nanostructured calcium phosphate bionanomaterials with high control over the particle size, composition and crystallinity. We will study both their deposition on surfaces as well as their integration in fibrous electrospun scaffolds and study their interaction with stem cells. The postdoctoral researcher will work in a team and carry out experimental work, as well as participate in the lab research environment including courses, seminars, and scientific presentations at meetings. Other responsibilities include development of methodology and work routines, literature review, statistical analysis, adhering to the lab manual policies and drafting scientific reports and manuscripts. 

Your profile

Qualified to be employed as a postdoctor is one who has obtained a doctorate or has equivalent scientific competence. It is considered as an advantage if you have completed your doctoral degree within the last three years, if there are special reasons, your degree may have been completed earlier. Applicants who have not completed a doctorate at the end of the application period may also apply, provided that all requirements for a completed degree are met before the (intended) date of employment. This must be substantiated by the applicant's main supervisor, director or equivalent.

The candidate should have a PhD degree in Biomaterial Science and/or Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical and/or Process Engineering, Material Engineering, or similar field. Experience in synthesis of nanoparticles (ideally by aerosol processes, but this is not a requirement) and their characterization, analytical techniques for compound quantification, electrospinning, as well as with in vitro cell cultures with emphasis on tissue engineering and related assays is preferred and experience with supervising project students is considered favourable. These qualifications should be shown through published, peer-reviewed publications. Excellent spoken and written English is also a requirement, as well as to be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

What do we offer?

Karolinska Institutet is one of the world's leading medical universities. Our vision is to pursue the development of knowledge about life and to promote better health for all. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct innovative medical research and provide the largest range of biomedical education in Sweden. Karolinska Institutet is a state university, which entitles employees to several benefits such as extended holiday and a generous occupational pension. Employees also have free access to our modern gym and receive reimbursements for medical care.

Location: Solna

For more information about the research see the KI webpage of the Principal Investigator (PI), Georgios A. Sotiriou http://ki.se/en/people/geosot and the Bionanomaterial Technology Laboratory website: https://sotirioulab.org

For any questions please contact the PI at georgios.sotiriou@ki.se

 Application

 An employment application must contain the following documents in English or Swedish:

• A complete resumé, including date of the thesis defence, title of the thesis, thesis supervisor, previous academic positions, academic title, current position, academic distinctions, and committee work
• A complete list of publications
• A motivation letter
• A summary of current work (no more than one page)
• Contact information of 3 references

Welcome to apply!

The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.

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