Towards replacing animal models in biomedical research with 3D cellular models? An embedded ethical analysis

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Angers, PAYS DE LA LOIRE
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 11 Mar 2026

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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