Towards replacing animal models in biomedical research with 3D cellular models? An embedded ethical analysis
23 Jan 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Université Angers- Research Field
Medical sciences- Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Leading Researcher (R4)
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Established Researcher (R3)- Application Deadline
11 Mar 2026 - 22:00 (UTC)- Country
France- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Offer Starting Date
1 Oct 2026- 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
Offer Description
Organoids are advanced 3D models replicating organs or aspects of development, widely used in biomedical research. However, they raise ethical concerns, particularly with embryo and brain organoids. These models challenge traditional legal and ethical frameworks, especially as they are increasingly used as alternatives to animal models in research. Political pressure for reduced animal use is pushing regulatory changes, such as the FDA Modernization Act 2.0, to integrate in vitro models into clinical trials. Nantes University aims to lead in personalized and ...
More information : https://amethis.doctorat.org/amethis-client/prd/consulter/offre/750
Funding category: Financement de l'Union européenne
Cofund MSCA Horizon Europe
PHD Country: France
Where to apply
- Website
- https://www.abg.asso.fr/fr/candidatOffres/show/id_offre/135232
Requirements
Specific Requirements
can be of any nationality
should comply with the mobility rules: they must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in France for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the deadline of the call
can go on short term secondments (3 months)
must not have a doctoral degree
must settle in France
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Université Angers
- Country
- France
- City
- ANGERS
- Geofield
Contact
- Website
https://breath.univ-angers.fr/
STATUS: EXPIRED
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