PhD Position in Next-Generation Cell-Free MSC Therapy for IBD
Develop innovative cell-free mesenchymal stromal cell secretome therapies for inflammatory bowel disease.
Best for:Best for candidates with a Master's degree in pharmacology or related fields interested in regenerative medicine and drug delivery.
Overview
The University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) is seeking a PhD candidate to join the DualSec-IBD project, which focuses on advancing cell-free therapies for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The research aims to create modular secretomes from mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) that can simultaneously address immune dysregulation and epithelial damage. The successful candidate will work on characterizing these secretomes and developing novel oral and parenteral delivery systems. This role involves evaluating therapeutic efficacy in experimental IBD models to promote intestinal mucosal regeneration.
What you'll do
- Generate and characterize immunomodulatory and regenerative MSC secretomes with optimized biological profiles.
- Explore modular combinations of secretomes to enhance overall therapeutic activity.
- Develop and optimize oral colon-targeted and parenteral delivery systems for secretome-based therapies.
- Conduct efficacy evaluations of developed formulations using experimental models of IBD.
- Contribute to the advancement of reproducible and versatile cell-free therapeutic strategies.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English proficiency required for research and communication.
Instruction: English/Spanish
- Strong background in pharmacological sciences or related biomedical disciplines.
- Experience with experimental research models.
- Ability to conduct independent research and data analysis.
- Must hold a Master's degree or equivalent at the time of appointment.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-05 (Europe/Madrid)
Interested candidates should submit their application through the official university portal provided in the job link. Ensure all required documentation is prepared according to the specific instructions on the portal.
- CV
- Academic transcripts
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