Phd Candidate: Ai-Enhanced Nanoscale Histology

Institute for bioengineering of Catalonia, IBEC
Organisation/Company Institute for bioengineering of Catalonia, IBEC Research Field Biological sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 20 Oct ***:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Introduction to the vacant position:
The Nanoscale bioelectrical characterization Research Group is looking for a predoctoral researcher to develop his/her thesis project on the application of scanning probe microscopy enhanced by AI to medical histology. The PhD project will be conducted in the framework of the project entitled: Smart and enhanced multimodal scanning probe microscopy for nanoscale histology (SMARTSPMHISTO).
This fellowship is associated with a research project Generación de Conocimiento, funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities.
Training plan, tasks and responsibilities:
The scientific training plan of the PhD will start with an advanced training in Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and Force Spectroscopy for nanoelectrical and nanomechanical characterization, with a special emphasis on tissue samples. The candidate will also be trained in protocols for tissue sectioning preparation for AFM inspection. The candidate will then conduct sequential structural, mechanical and electrical AFM characterizations of tissues. Once the enhanced multiparametric AFM system for histology will be available, simultaneous measurements of the physical properties will be conducted and compared with sequential studies. Then the candidate will collaborate with the rest of the team to develop the smart multiparametric AFM system for histology, adopting the role of end user and providing feedback and suggestions on its implementation. Finally, the PhD candidate will perform high throughput nanomechanical and nanoelectrical studies of histopathological preparations from Parkinson's disease and Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy.
Requirements for candidates:
BSc and MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Biomedicine, Physics, Engineering or similar areas
Candidates should be ready to enter an official doctoral programme in December (under Spanish Law). By this time, they must have obtained a university degree and a master's degree; or must hold an official university qualification from a country of the European Higher Education Area with a minimum of 300 ECTS of official university studies, of which at least 60 are at master's level. Candidates who expect to be awarded with such degrees by October are eligible to apply.
Candidates must have a strong commitment to scientific research and an excellent academic record.
Candidates must have a good working knowledge of English.
Candidates must not yet have been awarded a doctoral degree.
Candidates must not have held a Ph.D. contract exceeding twelve months by the beginning of the fellowship (December to January ).
Good skills in communication, teamwork, proactivity, characterisation, integrity, time management, critical and analytical thinking, precision, and focus.
Willingness to work in a highly multidisciplinary environment.
Advantageous:
Experience or basic knowledge in Microscopy, Artificial Intelligence or Electronic Instrumentation will be a plus.
For the conditions, requirements, details of the research project and other relevant data, please check the general call Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation at
Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento .
Competencies and Skills:
We value not only technical expertise but also the demonstration of core competencies such as Communication, Teamwork and Collaboration, Commitment, Proactivity, Integrity, and Critical and Analytical Thinking.
We Offer:
Number of available positions: 1
Predoctoral researcher contract: 4 years
Starting date: As of January 1st, (to be confirmed, based on the resolution of the call Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento ** by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities).
IBEC ensures equality of access to professional development opportunities irrespective of employment status, length at IBEC or other factors. The IBEC's yearly training catalogue offers a wide range of training in technical and transferable skills including mobility grants and a Mentoring programme for predoctoral and postdoctoral researchers.
Stimulating, interdisciplinary research and high-quality international scientific environment.
Induction programme to facilitate incorporation at IBEC and additional support is provided for foreigners to obtain Visa-working permit an