This PhD is part of a subproject inside a global project coordinated by Dr. Ruiz-Cabello in collaboration with a group of engineers led by Juan José Vaquero at University Carlos III Madrid, focuses on two main objectives. The first objective aims to evaluate the therapeutic potential of inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) in pulmonary vascular diseases. Researchers will work to determine the optimal concentration of iNO for effective treatment and develop safe protocols for discontinuing iNO therapy. The second objective delves into the mechanistic aspects of pulmonary diseases. Investigators will explore the molecular and physiological mechanisms underlying pulmonary vascular dysfunction, fibrosis, and inflammation. They will assess how iNO modulates these processes. Additionally, the research will examine sex-specific differences and environmental factors, such as ketogenic diet and microbiome composition, and their impact on disease progression and response to various drug-related therapies.
Master’s degree in biomedical, pharmacy, medicine sciences, or related disciplines.
Applicants should be available to work with translational researchers, including projects involving animal models and molecular biology techniques.
Proficiency in spoken and written English is required.
Experience in respiratory science will be highly valued.
The successful candidate will be hired by CIC biomaGUNE with a full-time predoctoral contract of 4 years.
Informal requests for additional information can be sent to Jesus Ruiz-Cabello at jruizcabello@cicbiomagune.es
Applications sent directly to the emails listed above will be NOT be accepted.
CIC biomaGUNE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by European, national, or local law.
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Submit your application with a motivation letter stating why you are interested in this position, your CV, the contact details of two academics who can provide a reference
About CIC biomaGUNE:
CIC biomaGUNE, located in the Science and Technology Park of Gipuzkoa (Donostia-San Sebastián), is a leading research center in the area of bionanomaterials, synthetic bioengineering and molecular imaging and counts with more than 180 people from 33 countries. The activity of CIC biomaGUNE is conducted by a team of 11 international and dynamic research groups, supported by flexible and efficient management teams and a unique research infrastructure including the Molecular Imaging Facility, one of the biggest preclinical imaging research infrastructures in Europe.
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