Reference Number: 2026/CP/220Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: NoOffer Description
Grant Reference: 101125172
Title: Holographic Optical Tweezers Bioprinting (HOTB): Towards Precise Manipulation of Cells for Multi-Scale Vascularized Tissues/Organ Printing
Research Line / Scientific-Technical Services: ERC CoG – HOT-BIOPRINTING
Grant Period: START: 01/03/2024 – END: 28/02/2029
Principal Investigator Centre: CICA – Interdisciplinary Centre for Chemistry and Biology
PURPOSE OF THE CONTRACT: Collaborator in the research tasks of the project/agreement indicated above.
PLACE AND WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The Advanced Biofabrication for Tissue Engineering Research Group, led by Daniel Nieto at the University of A Coruña, is seeking a qualified and motivated candidate to work on the development of holographic optical tweezers for tissue bioprinting.
The candidate will use a novel 3D biofabrication system (HOTB) to manipulate, position, and bioprint individual or multiple cells of different sizes on a clinically relevant timescale (minutes).
The candidate will work on the replication of organoids and lymph node tissue. They will be responsible for the optimization and maintenance of a holographic optical tweezers system.
Position Information
This is a full-time position based at the UDC Campus. The contract will have a duration of 24 months.
For further information about the position, please contact: daniel.nieto@udc.es
Justification for the contract duration: The contract is permanent in accordance with applicable regulations.
Where to apply
Website: https://sede.udc.gal/services/electronic_board/EXP2026/008905
Requirements
Research Field: Physics » Optics
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
PhD in a field related to the development of optical tweezers.
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria
Please click on the following link to access the criteria chart:
https://sede.udc.gal/services/electronic_board/EXP2026/008905/document?logicalId=a097919b-2bdd-4f4e-90d7-d3ad1f84f84e&documentCsv=RMD9M56VPFPJ8LQAQHNNEL8F
The call may be declared unsuccessful if the applicants do not achieve a minimum score of 70 points in the selection criteria detailed above.
The selection process will establish a reserve list (waiting list). The minimum score required to be included on the reserve list is 70 points.
Selection process
PLACE OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION
PLACE: UDC Electronic Office.
Applications must be addressed to the Vice-Rectorate for Research and Knowledge Transfer, quoting the reference of the call.
DEADLINE: 5 working days from the day following the publication of the call on the notice board of the UDC Electronic Office.
SELECTION COMMITTEE AND PUBLICATION OF THE DECISION
SELECTION COMMITTEE (minimum of three full members and three alternate members): Daniel Nieto (Chair), (PDI-UN); Ana Rey (PDI-UN); Salvador Naya (CAT-UN).
Alternates: Francisco Trillo (PDI-UN); Roberto Brea (PDI-UN); Amalia Jacome (TIT-UN).
PLACE OF PUBLICATION OF THE DECISION: Notice board of the UDC Electronic Office.
Additional comments
General required documentation:
- Copy of national identity document or passport
- Copy of degree certificate in Spanish or English. If obtained outside the European Union it must be apostilled or legalised by the Spanish Embassy.
- CV in English or Spanish/Galician
- Responsible declaration that the requirements of the call are fulfilled.
- Responsible declaration of the veracity of the data stated in the application
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: CICA
Country: Spain
Contact
State/Province: A Coruña
City: A Coruña
Website: https://www.udc.es/
Street: A Maestranza 9
Postal Code: 15071
E-Mail: vit@udc.es
