Call for postdoctoral research position 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 highly motivated enthusiastic scientist who has completed his/her PhD in one of the following disciplines: Biology, Bioengineering or Biophysics or similar. Previous experience with one or more of the following topics will be an advantage: cell biology, stem cell research, developmental biology, mechanobiology, microscopy, image analysis, microfabrication, microfluidics, tissue engineering, mathematical and computational modelling.

You do have ability to think out of the box, and to work with scientists from different backgrounds. Proficiency in written and spoken English is mandatory due to the highly international environment.

Your mission

You will work in an exciting stimulating interdisciplinary and international environment. As such you will be expected to lead the experimental part of the work by applying cutting-edge microscopy, cell biology, bioengineering techniques to answer challenging scientific questions. You will also be required to effectively coordinate with the theoretical and analytical parts of the project. Furthermore, you will lead, train and supervise undergraduate students, PhD students and RAs working on the project. 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: See Bases bellow  (pages 2-4)

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

• letter of interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• short description of your previous experience and, of the most relevant papers you have published explaining how your previous experience is relevant to this

Please use the subject ¨anillo-2020-application¨ in your email to avoid the spam box. Applications must be sent (in English) before 31^st May 2020. Position starts on August 1^st, 2020. Please do not hesitate to contact us for queries about the project and the advertised position

Funciones: You will work in an exciting stimulating interdisciplinary and international environment. As such you will be expected to lead the experimental part of the work by applying cutting-edge microscopy, cell biology, bioengineering techniques to answer challenging scientific questions. You will also be required to effectively coordinate with the theoretical and analytical parts of the project. Furthermore, you will lead, train and supervise undergraduate students, PhD students and RAs working on the project. 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 highly motivated enthusiastic scientist who has completed his/her PhD in one of the following disciplines: Biology, Bioengineering or Biophysics or similar. Previous experience with one or more of the following topics will be an advantage: cell biology, stem cell research, developmental biology, mechanobiology, microscopy, image analysis, microfabrication, microfluidics, tissue engineering, mathematical and computational modelling.

You do have ability to think out of the box, and to work with scientists from different backgrounds. Proficiency in written and spoken English is mandatory due to the highly international environment.

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 until may 31st

Correo de contacto: andrea.ravasio@uc.cl

Fecha de publicación: 8 de mayo 2020