2026_135_PHD POSITION - ICREC RESEARCH GROUP 2026
Core
Developing small-calibre human vascular grafts using tissue engineering strategies for coronary and peripheral arterial revascularization.
Role type
PhD researcher (tissue engineering and cardiovascular regeneration)
Builds
Next-generation decellularized and re-endothelialized human vascular grafts
Domain
Biomedical research, tissue engineering, cardiovascular surgery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
cell culture, tissue engineering, decellularization, re-endothelialization, flow cytometry, histology, immunohistochemistry, molecular biology, statistical analysis, omics data analysis
Preferred skills
large animal model handling (porcine/ovine), cardiovascular surgical procedures, single-cell RNA sequencing, spatial transcriptomics
Technologies
bioreactor systems, flow cytometry, omics platforms
Responsibilities
Performing laboratory techniques for cell culture and tissue engineering; optimizing re-endothelialization protocols using bioreactors; supporting experimental procedures in large animal models; conducting statistical analysis and omics data processing; writing scientific manuscripts and conference communications.
Seniority
PhD candidate (predoctoral)