PDRF Advanced Optical Bioprinting & Photoactive Biomaterials

About us

At the Programmable Biomaterials Lab (PBL), our goal is to solve some of the major challenges facing large-scale bioproduction via innovative 3D light-assisted programming of biological matter. We envision a future where objects are produced, mechanisms triggered and materials handled purely by photons.

Established in 2014 as part of the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MAPS) Faculty, the UCL Institute for Materials Discovery (IMD) acts as a focal point of materials research at UCL across all departments. The IMD strives to be at the forefront of advanced materials research and teaching. We run state-of-the-art experimental and computational facilities and offer vibrant MSc programs aross UCL’s Bloomsbury and UCL East campuses. We are pioneering novel data-driven approaches for materials discovery, understanding fundamental materials behaviour, developing innovative sustainable materials for new innovative applications and boosting enterprise (i.e., industry) oriented materials research.

About the role

UCL Institute for Materials Discovery are seeking a talented postdoctoral researcher to work on the exciting UKRI project "SPARK 3D” at UCL. You will design, engineer and explore the spatiotemporal evolution of biological systems in complex dynamic microenvironments towards building an in vitro model of the physiological tissue. The tissue sites of interest are micro- and macro-vasculature and neuro-vasculature for the purposes of understanding the growth patterns of these complex structures under external stimulation with released chemical and biological growth factors. You will work with leading experts in both academic and industrial sectors. This is a full-time appointment for a period of two years continuously, available immediately. Requirements and person specifications of the role as well as your responsibilities and benefits are included in the job description and person specification. Ample networking and collaboration opportunities within UCL including Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Physics and Engineering departments as well as with the emerging UCL East campus in London and with leading international researchers and industry are offered.

About you

We seek a motivated Postdoctoral fellow interested in combining biochemical and bioengineering skills. You will contribute to the development and utilization of biomodulation and biostimulation systems which will be used to trigger and control the growth and organization of bioprinted tissue constructs in vitro. In particular, you will be expected to: - Conduct high-quality experimentation and data acquisition with cells, biomaterials, and tissues. - Deliver and report on projects results including in major journals, conferences and workshops. - Participate in project meetings in the UK/EU and internationally (online and onsite). The position is centred at our new UCL East campus but will offer opportunities to engage in UCL Bloomsbury campus in central London. You are also expected to maintain awareness of, and actively follow, all UCL policies including Health & Safety Regulations and support and advance UCL’s equality diversity and inclusio n ambitions, whilst also following and actively promoting the UCL Ways of Working.

What we offer

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