We are seeking a highly qualified candidate for a long-term postdoctoral contract.The employee is expected to work on multiple on-going and up-coming R&D projects, with a cross-disciplinary team. The employee must excel in a dynamic, multitasking environment, demonstrating strong teamwork skills while contributing to the efficient operation of the R&D department and laboratory, upholding the high-quality standards established by DIVERSA. The employee must be proactive and have a great positive mindset, flexibility, and adaptability to changes. Key responsibilities include collaborating on various R&D projects, ensuring adherence to laboratory quality standards, and engaging with all departments within DIVERSA.Immediate availability to start is required.
Areas of Responsibility
* Lead the design and execution of experiments to develop and optimize nanoformulations for therapeutic applications, ensuring the successful completion of assigned projects.
* Drive innovation by establishing and implementing advanced analytical and characterization techniques for nanoparticles.
* Develop and validate novel methods for assessing the physical, chemical, and functional properties of nanocarriers.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate R&D findings into clinical and preclinical applications.
* Provide strategic input on project direction, ensuring alignment with scientific and organizational goals.
* Author high-impact scientific publications, patents, and technical reports to disseminate findings.
* Mentor and guide junior researchers, fostering a culture of scientific excellence and continuous learning.
* Establish and maintain collaborations with academic and industry partners to advance research initiatives.
* Oversee laboratory operations, including maintenance of state-of-the-art instrumentation and compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
* Actively contribute to the writing and preparation of new research projects, funding applications, and the development of new collaborations.
* Represent DIVERSA at international conferences, workshops, and consortium meetings to promote research and innovation.
* Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and methodologies to drive innovation in nanoformulation development.
* Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and technical advice across multidisciplinary teams and departments.
* Develop and implement scalable protocols for nanoparticle production to facilitate transition from research to clinical applications.
* Contribute to the establishment of intellectual property strategies by identifying patentable discoveries and supporting patent applications.
* Contribute to project management activities, including setting timelines, managing resources, and ensuring adherence to milestones and deliverables.
* May be required to perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.
Additional Considerations
* Collaboration with end-users of research and activities related to open-access data generation will be a plus.
* The ideal candidate will have experience in international and national research stays, as well as industry collaborations, with a focus on prestigious institutions. Contributions to research groups, involvement in international programs and projects, and participation in teaching or training activities for researchers at foreign universities or research centers will be highly valued.
* We value research independence, leadership in projects, funding acquisition, and mentoring experience (thesis supervision and PhDs).
* Experience leading grant writing and reporting for non-dilutive funding, as well as preparing corporate materials, investor decks, and strategic presentations, will be a plus.
* The selected candidate must apply for a Torres Quevedo grant as part of this position. This grant, funded by Ministry of Science and Innovation of Spain, supports the incorporation of postdoctoral researchers into companies through a combination of public and private funding. The DIVERSA team will provide full support and guidance during the application process.
* The position includes a funded research stay abroad at Universidade Católica Portuguesa (Lisbon), designed to foster collaboration, enhance skills, and expand the candidate’s professional network.
Qualifications and Experience
* The applicant should hold a PhD in Pharmacy, Biology, and/or Biotechnology or similar.
* Demonstrated expertise in nanomedicine and pharmaceutical formulation is required.
* Demonstrated expertise in gene delivery is required.
* Demonstrated experience with in-vitro and in vivo testing of formulations is required.
* Demonstrated experience working as part of a collaborative team in a cross-disciplinary setting.
* Expertise in immunology is highly desirable.
* In-depth knowledge and experience with a range of standard chemistry laboratory instrumentation, purification techniques, and data analysis.
* In-depth knowledge and experience with physical characterization of nanoparticles (DLS, NTA, TEM).
* In-depth knowledge of drug/lipid design principles, PK, toxicity, pharmacodynamics, etc.
* In-depth knowledge of a wide range of standard biological experiments (e.g., confocal microscopy, flow cytometry, cell culturing, western blot, cytotoxicity and uptake experiments, etc).
* Ability to perform routine and complex bench and instrumental analysis.
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Willingness to learn new analytical tests, instrumentation, and procedures.
* Strong experience in generating scientific knowledge and developing ideas and hypotheses.
* Significant contributions through scientific publications in journals, books or book chapters (including open access), patents, conference presentations, and scientific awards or distinctions.
* Experience in scientific outreach, technological development, innovation, and collaboration with industry, public and private entities.
* Contributions in applied research and the development of technological tools or software will be highly valued.
* Fluent oral and written communication in English. Knowledge of Portuguese (Appreciated)
Conditions
* Full-time contract.
* An interdisciplinary research environment.
If you are interested, please send us a one-page CV to info@diversatechnologies.com (subject: Application for Experienced Research Scientist). Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. More info can be requested at the same email.
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