Post-Doctoral Fellow - Nano-Engineered Biomaterial Delivery System

Summary of Post

We are seeking to recruit a postdoctoral researcher to join the KK Lab in the School of Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences/Tissue Engineering Research Group at RCSI. The successful applicant will work primarily on an IRC-SFI funded project entitled “Nano-Engineered Biomaterial Delivery System with Controlled Strontium Release as a Reparative Treatment Strategy for Osteoporotic Vertebral Bone”.Osteoporosis is the most prevalent metabolic bone disease in the world. Osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVFs) are a common complication of osteoporosis and currently there is no reparative treatment available. This project proposes to develop the first of its kind therapeutic injectable technology to restore structural integrity and function in disease-damaged vertebrae. Aim of the project is to investigate a therapeutic strategy that targets impaired bone remodelling to promote regeneration through developing an injectable biomaterial that can fill porous vertebral bone, harden within the body for load-bearing applications, and can deliver the therapeutics to regenerate bone and treat OVFs. Specifically, the duties of the post are:

Conducting Experiments in the Lab

Co-Supervision of Undergrad and Master Students

Scientific Writing

Analysis of Data

Qualifications – (Essential):

PhD in Biomedical Engineering/ Materials Science/Biotechnology 

Knowledge & Experience – ( Essential):

In Vitro Cell Culture

Cell-Material (Hydrogel) Interface Interactions

Western blotting, PCR

Good Writing and Communication Skills

Physiochemical Characterizations

Scientific Writing and Analysis of the data

We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do submit an application — we’d love to hear from you.