2026-IpdDip-02- medmol - Design and Fabrication of bioinks to Investigate Megakaryopoiesis and Platelet Generation

Position: Post-doctoral research appointment Institute: Uni. Pavia
Posted on: 16/06/2026 Deadline: 20/07/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

05/BIOS-09 - Clinical Biochemistry And Clinical Molecular Biology

Description

Research project on the development and usage of 3D silk-based bone marrow models to study the mechanisms that regulate megakaryocyte differentiation and platelet production.

Funding body

Università di Pavia

Selection process

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The application for admission to the selection procedure (dated and signed),the documents and publications considered useful for the evaluation must be submitted, under penalty of exclusion, electronically, by visiting the following web page: https://pica.cineca.it/unipv/tipologia/idr selecting the Competition Notice you have chosen. In order to register with the system, you must have an email address. Following the guidelines published in the procedure, the applicant must enter all the information required for the application, enclosing all documents in electronic .PDF format. The selection of candidates is carried out on the basis of qualifications and interview, supplemented by a test of knowledge of the foreign language (see Art. 1 par. 1 Call for applications). The public call with detailed attendance and selection rules (Art 4 and 6) can be found at: https://pica.cineca.it/unipv/tipologia/idrThe selections are open to candidates, Italian or foreigner, in possession, on the date of the deadline for submitting applications for the admission to the selection, of a research doctorate (PhD) or equivalent qualification obtained abroad, or, for the sectors concerned, a medical specialization qualification. The educational qualification has to concern the research theme.Further specific assessable qualifications (see Art. 1 par. 1 Call for applications): 1)Scientific and professional curriculum suitable for carrying out the proposed research activities.2)Experience in cell biology techniques.3)Experience in cell co-culture methodologies using advanced 3D systems (e.g., 3D scaffolds, bioreactors, or equivalent platforms).4)Experience in biochemical techniques (e.g., ELISA, Western blotting).5)Experience in microscopy and image analysis.6)Experience in platelet functionality assays.7)Knowledge and experience in 3D bioprinting and CAD design applied to tissue engineering.8)Knowledge of techniques for the extraction and manipulation of fibrin- and silk-based biomaterials (e.g., fibrin/silk fibroin).9)Experience in working with murine models. 10)Proficiency in the English language.