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Biomaterials Researcher

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 3 months ago (last checked 9 Nov)

UDIT Universidad de Diseño

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On-site, Madrid
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Full-time
Spanish
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English
Required
Education
Doctorate

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Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Qualification: PhD in Materials Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Chemistry, Mycology, or related disciplines.
  • Specialization: demonstrated experience in biomaterials, preferably in the field of mycomaterials.
  • Research experience: solid track record in applied research.
  • Scientific production: minimum of two JCR scientific articles published or accepted in the last five years.
  • Project participation: experience in the preparation and execution of proposals for competitive research projects.
  • Language: C1 level of English.

Nice to have

  • Experience in textile applications of biomaterials.
  • Previous collaboration with international research groups.
  • Active research "sexenio" or ANECA accreditation.
  • Knowledge of life cycle assessment (LCA) and sustainability regulations applied to materials.

The role

What you'll do

  • Join the Integral Regenerative Design research group, with a primary focus on mycelium-based biomaterials.
  • Participate in teaching activities linked to the research area.
  • Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams composed of engineers, architects, and designers.
  • Lead and participate in competitive research projects at national and international levels.
  • Write high-impact scientific articles for publication in indexed journals (JCR) and present results at specialized conferences.
  • Design, launch, and manage bio-labs oriented toward the development of biomaterials.
  • Provide technical and scientific support in applied research and experimental development projects.
  • Ensure compliance with laboratory safety regulations, supervise students, and implement good research data management practices.

Desired transversal competencies

  • Autonomy and experimental rigor: ability to design and execute experiments with quality and safety control.
  • Data management: use of electronic lab notebooks (ELN) and application of FAIR principles.
  • Leadership and mentoring: effective supervision of students and coordination of multidisciplinary teams.
  • Multichannel communication: ability to disseminate results in academic, industrial, and outreach contexts.
  • Sustainability: systemic approach that integrates eco-design and circularity criteria in the development of biomaterials.
  • Results orientation: ability to combine scientific excellence with applicability and knowledge transfer.

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