Description: DC4 position is about investigating the following aspects

1. to analyse in-vitro the links between physical-chemical, morphological and micromechanical material properties of the scaffolds including chemistry, surface morphology, and cells and tissues functionality including the formation of extracellular matrix , progenitors differentiation, macrophages polarization and interaction with the scaffolds;
2. to optimize materials for specific cells and tissues responses and healing;
3. to optimize materials for specific cells and tissues responses tissue healing under external physical stimulus;
4. to produce data to feed and validate in-silico models.

The Doctoral Candidates will interact with other members of the project’s DCs in a multidisciplinary setting by taking part in training sessions and workshops. Each DC will also conduct secondments in order to broaden her/his scientific understanding of the project’s subject and develop soft skills.

Required profile/research interests:

• Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Materials Engineering or related fields.
• The degree must be completed with good grades, latest by the start of the recruitment.
• Proficiency in the English language (both written and spoken): CAMBRIDGE ≥ FCE grade B (or equivalent).
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as a part of a team and independently.

Monthly salary:

The successful candidates will receive an attractive salary in accordance with the MSCA regulations for Doctoral Researchers for a 3-year contract (full time employment). The salary includes a living allowance (gross amount: €3 311,60 per month), plus a mobility allowance (€600 per month), and a family allowance (€650 per month if applicable). The precise (net) salary will be confirmed upon appointment.

In addition, such a monthly salary, all REBONE fellows will benefit from a wide range of training and mentoring activities, which includes secondments to be organised at the premises of the REBONE Beneficiaries and Associated Partners, as well as of a wide variety of training modules (related to both scientific and transferable skills).

Where to request additional information for this position:

Prof. LIA RIMONDINI EMAIL ADDRESS. lia.rimondini@uniupo.it
Prof. ANDREA COCHIS EMAIL ADDRESS: andrea.cochis@uniupo.it