Technology transfer in peptide-based biomaterials for biomedical sciences. (Ref. 30267130013)

19 Mar 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH

Research Field

Engineering » Biomedical engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions

Research Support Positions

Application Deadline

6 Apr 2026 - 23:00 (Europe/Madrid)

Country

Spain

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Hours Per Week

22

Offer Starting Date

13 Jun 2026

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Reference Number

30267130013

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Mission:

Develop functional biomaterials for biomedical applications, i.e. drug delivery, biosensors and tissue regeneration.

Functions to be developed:

• Produce and characterize electroresponsive nanostructures such as nanofibers, nanoparticles, hydrogels or nanotubes, using different materials synthesis and processing techniques.
• Working with peptide-based materials and optimizing their self-assembly properties for the development of functional biomaterials.
• Synthesize and characterize hydrogels based on biopolymers and other polymers combined with nanomaterials for biomedical applications.
• Perform biocompatibility tests with human cells, as well as electrochemical characterization and controlled release studies using electrical stimuli.
• Carry out bacterial tests and evaluate the antibacterial properties of the materials developed.
• Present the results obtained in reports, group meetings and conferences, as well as write scientific articles.
• Participate in the management of the group by contributing to the application and writing of projects.

Where to apply

Website

https://seuelectronica.upc.edu/en/procedures/call-for-recruitment-of-ptgas-staf…

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Biomedical engineering

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Technical Skills:

• Self-assembly of peptides with anticancer activity and structural characterization using SEM, circular dichroism, FTIR and molecular dynamics simulations.
• Synthesis and characterization of nanostructures such as nanoparticles, nanofibers and hydrogels based on biopolymers, polymers and nanomaterials.
• Characterization techniques: SEM, UV-Vis, FTIR, DLS, electrochemical tests (cyclic voltammetry and chronoamperometry), rheology and characterization of mechanical properties (traction and piezoelectricity).
• Microbiological tests for the evaluation of the antibacterial properties of the developed biomaterials.
• In vitro assays to evaluate the biocompatibility of biomaterials, the cellular response to electroresponsive materials and the effect of drug release through electrical stimuli.

Specific Requirements

Knowledge:

• Biosensors and biomolecular detection technologies.
• Nanotechnology and nanosensors for biomedical applications.
• Advanced tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
• Applications of plasma in medicine and biomedicine.
• Biomedical optics and photonic technologies for diagnosis and therapy.
• Laser principles and their applications in biomedicine and nanotechnology.

Professional Experience:

• Have carried out interdisciplinary research experiments and the ability to analyze and interpret scientific results.
• In collaborative projects and training, both nationally and internationally.
• Experience in functions similar to those described will be valued, specifically in the development of research activities, both in the university and industrial environment.

Languages

CATALAN

Level

Basic

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Languages

SPANISH

Level

Good

Research Field

Engineering » Biomedical engineering

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information
Benefits

38.112,56 € bruts/anuals (per jornada completa)

Eligibility criteria

All the candidates who cannot prove the required academic degree will be immediately withdrawn from the selection process. 

The CVs will be assessed according the following general criteria: 

• The maximum score for the candidates who accomplish all the eligibility criteria stated in the job offer will be 10 points.
• Threshold: 5 points.
• The maximum score (10 points) will be distributed as follows:
• 1 point for required speciality.
• 2 points for required academic training.
• 2 points for technic competences.
• 1 point for organisational competences.
• 3 points for professional experience.
• 1 point for any aspect of the candidate’s professional profile to be determined as specially relevant by the Selection committee.

If the selection committee decide to include a personal interview as additional step of the selection process, only the candidates scored 5 or above for their CV will be retained for the interview step.

The interview will be assessed according the following criteria:

• Maximum scoring: 5 points.
• Threshold: 3 points.
• The maximum score will be distributed according the following criteria:
• 2 points for adequacy to functional competences of the job.
• 2 points for adequacy of professional experience.
• 1 point for any aspect of the candidate’s professional profile to be determined as especially relevant by the Selection committee. 

The eligible candidates will be ranked from highest to lowest score, being this the selection criteria. 

Selection process

The planned selection process is as follows:

• Those interested must access the website where the university publishes all the offers: https://talenthub.upc.edu/en/jobs/psr , select the offer that is of interest to you, click on: https://seuelectronica.upc.edu/en/procedures/call-for-recruitment-of-ptgas-staff-to-carry-out-scientific-and-technical-activities?set_language=en , fill in the form and add the additional documentation indicated.
• The members of the selection committee will decide for each case what the selection process will be, if an assessment is made only for the curriculum vitae or any other procedure is planned: interview, tests, etc ...
• Each phase of the selection process will be reported on the website where the offer is published. If applicable, indicate your request.
• Finally, the name of the person selected will be published on the same website where the offer is published.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Department of Chemical Engineering

Country

Spain

State/Province

Barcelona

City

Barcelona

Postal Code

08019

Street

Av. Eduard Maristany, 16

Geofield

Contact

State/Province

Barcelona

City

Barcelona

Website

https://www.upc.edu/

Street

C. Jordi Girona, 31

Postal Code

08034

E-Mail

personalinvestigador.sp@upc.edu

STATUS: EXPIRED

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