IMDEA Materials Institute is seeking research support at the predoctoral level for a fast-paced project, funded by the Horizon Europe Pathfinder program, to develop smart 4D implants for dynamic tissue restoration, in particular focusing on the in vitro characteriz ation of the developed materials and devices.
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**Ref. num.** 2024-JP-R1-206**Predoctoral Student for Project on Smart 4D Biodegradable Metallic Shape-shifting Implants for Dynamic Tissue Restoration**:
IMDEA Materials Institute is a public research organization founded in 2007 by Madrid’s regional government to carry out research of excellence in Material Science and Engineering by attracting talent from all over the world to work in an international and multidisciplinary environment. IMDEA Materials has grown rapidly since its foundation and currently includes more than 120 researchers from 22 nationalities and has become one of the leading research centers in materials in Europe which has received the María de Maeztu seal of excellence from the Spanish government. The research activities have been focused on the areas of materials for transport, energy, and health care and the Institute has state-of-the-art facilities for processing, characterization and simulation of advanced materials.
**Description**
**Requirements**:
A high level of English (both oral and written) is mandatory. No knowledge of Spanish is required, although free lessons in both English and Spanish are provided.
**Conditions**
The expected start date is January 1, 2025.
The contract will be for 6 months.
The working language of the Institute is English. Full command of the English language is required in all positions.
**WHAT YOU WILL FIND AT IMDEA**:
Stimulating environment where you can grow professionally.
IMDEA Materials Institute is committed to equal opportunities, diversity and the promotion of a healthy work environment and work-life balance. **Female applicants are encouraged to apply** to our research and technical positions.
Besides on-the-job technical training, IMDEA Materials Institute is committed to training the Institute’s scientists and staff in “soft” or transversal skills