Postdoc in In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation of Nanomedicines – DTU Health Tech

Job title: Postdoc in In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation of Nanomedicines – DTU Health Tech

Company: Danmarks Tekniske Universitet


Job description: Job Category: VIP BJob Description:Help us build the future of synthetic blood.What’s in it for you?This is your opportunity to:

• Drive high-impact research in nanomedicine and drug delivery
• Lead in vitro and in vivo studies with immediate biomedical relevance
• Access state-of-the-art labs and infrastructure at DTU Health Tech
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of chemists, engineers and biologists
• Develop your academic career in a group with a strong publication track record
• Work in a supportive, international environment just outside Copenhagen

If you want to apply your skills in animal models and translational nanotechnology to one of the most pressing medical challenges-this is your place.About the research group
You will join the Biomimetics, Biocarriers and Bioimplants group (The 3Bs), led by Associate Professor Leticia Hosta-Rigau at DTU Health Tech. The group works across materials science, organic/polymer chemistry, and molecular and cell biology. Our focus areas include drug delivery, cell mimicry, and tissue engineering. Learn more about our work: .About the project
Blood transfusions save lives-but donor blood is limited, perishable, and not always available in emergencies. Synthetic oxygen carriers can change that.This project focuses on developing hemoglobin-based nanoparticles as red blood cell substitutes. These systems promise universal compatibility, long shelf life, and safe oxygen delivery-without relying on human donors.You’ll build on the 3Bs group’s extensive data and recent publications to evaluate the biological performance of these nanocarriers in preclinical models.Recent publications: Biomater. Adv., 2025, 168, 214118, Biomater. Adv., 2024, 163, 213953, Biomater. Sci., 2023, 11, 2551. Chem. Mater., 2022, 34, 9200.Your role
You’ll take the lead on:

• Designing and conducting in vitro biosafety experiments: cell viability, hemocompatibility, complement activation
• Performing in vivo biodistribution and clearance studies in mice
• Monitoring biochemical markers and evaluating organ histology
• Testing oxygen transport using a hemorrhagic shock rat model
• Analyzing and communicating your findings through publications and presentations
• Co-supervising MSc and PhD students

Candidate profile
Required qualifications:

• PhD in Biology, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, or Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Valid FELASA certification
• Strong experience with murine models (mice and/or rats)
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)
• High level of independence, motivation, and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research

Preferred experience:

• Hands-on expertise in flow cytometry, ELISA, coagulation and hemolysis assays, cell culture
• Background in drug delivery or nanomedicine
• Excellent scientific writing and a strong publication record
• Experience co-supervising students

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.The period of employment is initially 2 years, and the position is available immediately.You can read more about .Further information
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Leticia Hosta-Rigau, email: .You can read more about DTU Health Tech at .If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at .Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 9 June 2025 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV including date of birth, employment history, H-Index, citations and ORCID
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications indicating scientific highlights
• One-page summary of your PhD thesis
• FELASA certificate

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.DTU Health Tech
DTU Health Tech engages in research, education, and innovation base on technical and natural science for the healthcare sector. The Healthcare sector is a globally expanding market with demands for the most advanced technological solutions. DTU Health Tech creates the foundation for companies to develop new and innovative services and products which benefit people and create value for society. DTU Health Techs expertise spans from imaging and biosensor techniques, across digital health and biological modelling, to biopharma technologies. The department has a scientific staff of about 210 persons, 130 PhD students and a technical/administrative support staff of about 160 persons, of which a large majority contributes to our research infrastructure and related commercial activities.Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

Expected salary:

Location: Kongens Lyngby, Hovedstaden – Lyngby, Midtjylland

Job date: Sun, 18 May 2025 07:03:18 GMT

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