Design and Fabrication of Advanced 3D Culture Systems to Investigate Megakaryopoiesis and Plate

Organisation/Company:
Università di Pavia

Research Field:
Biological sciences

Researcher Profile:
Recognised Researcher (R2) / Leading Researcher (R4) / First Stage Researcher (R1) / Established Researcher (R3)

Country:
Italy

Final date to receive applications: 12 Jan 2026 - 12:00 (UTC)

Type of

Contract:

To be defined

Job Status:
Not Applicable

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?:
Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?:
No

Research project on the development and usage of 3D silk-based bone marrow models to study the mechanisms that regulate megakaryocyte differentiation and platelet production

Detailed attendance and selection rules (Art 4 and
8) can be found at: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). The selections are open to candidates, Italian or foreigner, in possession, on the date of the deadline for submitting applications for the admission to the selection, of a master's degree or single‑cycle degree obtained no more than six years previously are eligible to participate in the selection process. These degrees must be relevant to the subject of the research activity.

• 1) Scientific and professional curriculum suitable for carrying out the proposed research activities.
• 2) Experience in cell biology techniques.
• 3) Experience in cell co‑culture methodologies using advanced 3D systems (e.g., 3D scaffolds, bioreactors, or equivalent platforms).
• 4) Experience in biochemical techniques (e.g., ELISA, Western blotting).
• 5) Experience in microscopy and image analysis.
• 6) Experience in platelet functionality assays.
• 7) Knowledge and experience in 3D bioprinting and CAD design applied to tissue engineering.
• 8) Knowledge of techniques for the extraction and manipulation of fibrin‑ and silk‑based biomaterials (e.g., fibrin/silk fibroin).
• 9) Experience in working with murine models.
• 10) Proficiency in the English language.

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• EUROPE
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• SOUTH AMERICA
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• AFRICA
• EUROPE
• OCEANIA
• NORTH AMERICA
• SOUTH AMERICA
• ASIA
• OTHER

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