PhD Position in Tissue Engineering for Vascular Grafts
Join a cutting-edge project developing next-generation decellularized vascular grafts for arterial bypass surgery.
Best for:Best for master’s graduates in biomedical engineering, tissue engineering, or medical sciences with 1–4 years of research experience and excellent English proficiency.
Overview
This three-year PhD position at the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) in Badalona, Spain, focuses on advancing tissue-engineered vascular grafts for coronary and peripheral arterial revascularization. The project, led by Dr. Carolina Gálvez Montón, combines decellularization and re-endothelialization techniques to create small-calibre human vascular grafts. The successful candidate will conduct research within the Heart Failure and Cardiac Regeneration Research Group (ICREC), collaborating with the Banc de Sang i Teixits and the hospital’s Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery Departments. This role is ideal for master’s graduates with a strong background in biomedical engineering, tissue engineering, or related fields, seeking to contribute to translational medical research.
What you'll do
- Develop and optimize decellularized human vascular grafts using advanced tissue engineering strategies.
- Conduct in vitro and in vivo experiments to evaluate graft functionality, biocompatibility, and integration.
- Collaborate with clinical partners to translate research findings into potential clinical applications for arterial bypass surgery.
- Publish research findings in high-impact scientific journals and present results at international conferences.
- Contribute to the scientific environment of the ICREC Research Group and participate in interdisciplinary collaborations.
- Prepare and defend a PhD thesis based on original research outcomes.
Requirements
Degree required: Master’s degree or equivalent in Biomedical Engineering, Tissue Engineering, Medicine, or a related field
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; excellent proficiency (IELTS 7.0+ or equivalent)
Instruction: English
- Proven research experience in biomedical engineering or tissue engineering (1–4 years)
- Hands-on experience with cell culture techniques and tissue engineering methodologies
- Familiarity with decellularization and re-endothelialization protocols
- Strong laboratory skills in molecular biology, histology, or related techniques
- Experience with data analysis and scientific writing
- Open to candidates with 1–4 years of research experience post-Master’s
- No nationality restrictions mentioned
- No age restrictions specified
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-20 (Europe/Madrid)
Applicants must submit their CV, a cover letter outlining their research interests and qualifications, and academic transcripts through the official application portal. Additional documents may include a research proposal or letters of recommendation, depending on the portal requirements. The application process is conducted via the IGTP’s external job portal.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Academic transcripts (BSc + MSc)
- Research proposal (preferred but not explicitly stated)
- Letters of recommendation (optional, if required by the portal)
Contact
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