CALL FOR PhD APPLICATIONS in mechanobiology of development

Full project title: Multiscale mechanics and self-organizing processes in developing systems. Anillo ACT192015, funded by ANID-PIA.
Leadership: Andrea Ravasio, Tim Rudge, Mauricio Cerda, Cristina Bertocchi and Miguel Concha
Institutions: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and Universidad de Chile
Collaborating Institutes: Weizmann Inst. (Israel), CNRS (France), Max Planck Inst. Heidelberg (Germany), MBI (Singapore), James Hutton Inst. (UK), CGR Barcelona (Spain), Nagoya Univ. (Japan)
Vacancies deadline: Open until filled – only selected candidates will be notified.

About the Anillo for Developmental Mechanobiology (DevMech)

We are an interdisciplinary collaborative research team interested in understanding how system-level complexity emerges from the multiscale integration of functions during embryo development as this is one of the most exciting frontiers in biology, with profound implications for the origin and persistence of life. Proper organization of the embryonic tissues and execution of developmental processes depend on the ability of cells to reliably migrate in coordinated fashion. However, cell migration is largely dominated by stochastic molecular and cellular processes. Here, we aim to understand the mechanical determinants driving the integration of low-level molecular functions into reliable migratory patterns and tissue structures.

Your profile and desirable skills

You are a motivated young scientist who is interested in pursuing a high-level academic career. You are an innovator that can think outside the box. You are keen to learn cutting-edge technologies and modern perspectives of cell and developmental biology. You are able to integrate within a high-paced interdisciplinary group of scientists. Your undergraduate training is in cell biology, bioengineering, biophysics or related disciplines. However, this is not mandatory because we value enthusiasm and passion for science more than acquired knowledge. You have a good level of written and spoken English and the willingness to perfect effective communication within our highly international environment. You have received or you are eligible to receive a beca Conicyt. Initial financial support may be provided through various postgraduate programs at our universities.

Your mission

You will work in an exciting, stimulating, interdisciplinary and international environment. You will be able to train in a wide variety of cutting-edge technologies and techniques, including microscopy, cell biology, bioengineering, image processing, and mathematical and computational modelling. By joining our team, you will contribute to our effort to provide the global scientific community with pioneering understanding of the mechanical bases of biological processes driving embryonic development.

How to apply

Please send an email to andrea.ravasio@uc.cl including:

• letter of interest with a short description of your research interest
• Curriculum Vitae

Please use the subject ¨anillo-2020-PhD-application¨ in your email to avoid being directed to the spam. Multiple positions are available and the call will be permanently open. Please do not hesitate to contact us for queries about the project and/or the advertised position.

Funciones: You will work in an exciting stimulating interdisciplinary and international environment. You will be able to train in a wide variety of cutting-edge technologies and techniques, including microscopy, cell biology, bioengineering, image processing, and mathematical and computational modelling. By joining our team, you will contribute to our effort to provide the global scientific community with pioneering understanding of the mechanical bases of biological processes driving embryonic development.

Requisitos: You are a motivated young scientist who is interested in pursuing a high-level academic career. You are an innovator that can think outside the box. You are keen to learn cutting-edge technologies and modern perspectives of cell and developmental biology. You are able to integrate within a high-paced interdisciplinary group of scientists. Your undergraduate training is in cell biology, bioengineering, biophysics or related disciplines. However, this is not mandatory because we value enthusiasm and passion for science more than acquired knowledge. You have a good level of written and spoken English and the willingness to perfect effective communication within our highly international environment. You have received or you are eligible to receive a beca Conicyt. Initial financial support may be provided through various postgraduate programs at our universities.

Tipo de contrato: Plazo fijo 12 meses renovable según evaluación

Lugar del empleo:  Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile or Universidad de Chile, depending on your specific field of study

Plazo de postulación: open

Correo de contacto: andrea.ravasio@uc.cl