PhD Researcher in Biomaterials Engineering (Remote, Denmark)

Job summary

This position involves a 3-year PhD program focused on developing innovative self-assembling peptide biomaterials aimed at modulating macrophage responses for improved tendon regeneration. The role is part of a research project that integrates immunology, physical chemistry, and biomedical engineering.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in physical chemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, nanotechnology, biomedicine, immunology, or related fields.
• Interest or experience in designing or characterizing self-assembling peptides or proteins.
• Experience in a physical chemistry laboratory.
• Proficiency in mammalian cell culture.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Highly motivated, organized, and capable of working independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Design, evaluate, and characterize new injectable self-assembling peptide biomaterials.
• Investigate biological pathways of macrophage polarization through functional assays and participate in omics analyses.
• Assess enzymatic degradation pathways of peptides and their biological roles in immune signaling.
• Utilize advanced imaging techniques to study peptide-macrophage interactions.
• Contribute to the supervision of B.Sc./M.Sc. students and engage in teaching and collaborative projects.

Skills

• Strong background in immunology, particularly related to macrophage biology.
• Familiarity with biomaterials characterization techniques and mammalian cell analysis methods.

Education

• Completion of a study program of 30 ECTS points is required.
• Participation in teaching and dissemination activities is expected.
• Completion of a PhD thesis that includes peer-reviewed articles is mandatory.

Tools

• Experience with techniques such as PCR, ELISAs, flow cytometry, mass spectrometry, and various imaging methods is advantageous.