Ab Medica Spa
INTROS (DC6) - Synthesize and Produce Biocompatible and Biodegradable material t
Ab Medica Spa, Italy, New York, United States
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Organisation/Company Ab Medica Spa Department Research & Innovation Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Biological sciences » Biological engineering Biological sciences » Other Chemistry » Applied chemistry Chemistry » Biochemistry Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry Chemistry » Organic chemistry Chemistry » Other Engineering » Biomaterial engineering Engineering » Biomedical engineering Engineering » Chemical engineering Engineering » Materials engineering Engineering » Process engineering Technology » Biotechnology Technology » Chemical technology Technology » Production technology Technology » Remote sensing Technology » Pharmaceutical technology Technology » Nanotechnology Technology » Medical technology Medical sciences » Health sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Italy Application Deadline 14 Nov 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Apr 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - MSCA Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number 101227378 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
The advertised doctoral position will be carried out at Ab Medica Spa over a period of 36 months. The recruited researcher will be supervised by Eng. Cosimo Puttilli. The doctoral candidate will be registered for the PhD programme at Università Di Pisa, Italy. The project will focus on the development and characterisation of biodegradable and biocompatible material (Degrapol) for the controlled release of drugs, which can be integrated into patches, hydrogels, sensors, and micro/nano-structured systems for the treatment and prevention of infections in complex wounds. Degrapol is an innovative proprietary polyurethane material produced and certified by Ab Medica. The main working tasks of the advertised position are Develop and production of Degrapol patches, through electrospinning, hydrogels and sponges, characterized to have controlled degradation Identify antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, and regenerative drugs compatible with Degrapol Study the release kinetics of the identified drug in vitro an on an animal model of the patches, sponges or hydrogels (4) Characterize the Degrapol patches, hydrogels or sponges loaded with drugs in terms of mechanical properties and responsiveness using in vitro models simulating different wound conditions (5) Conduct ex-vivo testing to validate the Degrapol patch, sponges or hydrogels performance and efficacy in pre-clinical environment. Contribute to the drafting of technical and scientific documentation (reports, publications, patents). Actively participate in consortium meetings and dissemination activities. In the frame of the research project, short term (secondment) visits at other partners premises are envisioned. As per call requirements, candidate will spend at least half of the total contract time in a non-academic environment. The recruited candidate will work as part of an international, interdisciplinary and young team accounting for 8 doctoral candidates located at different universities and company in Germany, Slovenia, Italy, Spain and Belgium. The recruited candidate will attend yearly summer school and international meetings and secondments whilst receiving training on research and transferrable skills. The recruited candidate is expected to finish the project with a PhD thesis and to disseminate the results through open access publications in peer-reviewed journals, patents (when applicable) and presentation and poster at national and international conferences. MSCA-DN-ID are
industrial doctorate
programmes funded by the European Union. Positions in the frame of these programmes are offered to European and non-European doctoral candidates to implement individual projects in a European country other than their own. All doctoral networks have the objective in promoting international, inter-sectoral and multidisciplinary collaboration in doctoral-level training in Europe. Additionally, industrial doctorate requires the mandatory involvement of the non-academic sector in the doctoral training and the candidate will spend 50% of working time in the non-academic sector. The
INTROS
project will create an interdisciplinary and intersectoral network to train 8 doctoral candidates for a period of 36 months. Their training will be supported by 12 Parties comprising a network of 5 industries and 7 academic partners from Germany, Slovenia, Italy, Spain and Belgium offering altogether a rich, multidisciplinary and intersectoral environment for the training of the successful candidates. INTROS will focus on the design and development of cutting-edge (bio)materials and technologies such as nano-/micro-sized delivery systems, hydrogel- and bacterial nanocellulose-based patches, biodegradable and biocompatible electrical sensors, polyurethanes, and biologically active extracellular vesicles. These solutions aim to prevent inflammation, promote tissue regeneration, and minimize infection-related complications such as scarring and long-term impairments. Where to apply
E-mail puttilli.cosimo@abmedica.it Requirements
Research Field All Education Level Master Degree or equivalent Skills/Qualifications Degree in life science (included but not limited to chemistry, pharmacy, biotechnology, etc) or related field. M.Sc. preferred. Experience in at least one of the following areas: organic/polymeric synthesis of biomaterials, polymeric characterization/drug delivery system. Practical experience in laboratory environment is a must. Basic knowledge of:
Laboratory instrument like: FT-IR, GPC, KF, Principles of Good Laboratory Practice, Ability to design and optimize experimental workflow, Data analysis, including statistical evaluation of experimental results, Maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments
Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as electrospinning and solvent casting. Knowledge of regulations regarding the biocompatibility and safety of medical devices. Proficient in bibliographic research and scientific literature reviewBasic knowledge of biodegradable sensors, smart patches, or stimulus-responsive delivery systems. Knowledge of MDR/ISO regulations for medical devices. Good organisation and communication skills, willing to travel for short or longer periods. Flexible and co-operative with a well-structured and autonomous working style. Fluency in written and spoken English is a must. Italian knowledge is a plus. Specific Requirements
Mobility: The candidate must not have resided or carried out his/her main activity (work, studies etc) in Italy for more than 12 months in the three years immediately before their date of recruitment . Compulsory national service, short stays such as holidays, and time spent as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention are not taken into account. For international European research organisations, international organisations, or entities created under Union law, recruited researchers must not have spent more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their date of recruitment in the same appointing organisation. Doctoral Candidate: The candidate must not be already in possession of a doctoral degree at the date of the recruitment. Further specific-national requirement: N/A Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent Additional Information
This doctoral position DC6 is fully funded by the Marie Skłodowska Curie Action Industrial Doctorate
INTROS
(HORIZON-MSCA-2024-DN-01-01). The monthly gross salary will comprise a living allowance (€4010/month corrected with the country factor of the recruiting institution (before taxes and including employer contribution), mobility allowance (€710/month) and if applicable a family allowance (€660/month). The family allowance will be implemented if the doctoral candidate has or acquires family obligations (i.e. marriage or relationship with equivalent status to a marriage recognised by the legislation of the country or region where this relationship was formalised or dependent children who are actually being maintained by the researcher) during the action duration. Please note : National and institutional taxes, and social contributions apply to all DC fellowships and will be deducted from the allowances.
The provided amount is not conclusive, and a country correction coefficient applies to the living allowance in order to ensure equal treatment and purchasing power parity for all researchers and will be defined prior the recruitment starting.
For further details see the specific positions following the link provided in the section above. The candidate will be employed by a single, three years employment contract offering social security, holiday rights, parental leave rights, pension provision, healthcare insurance and accident coverage at work. Researchers must be enrolled in a doctoral programme leading to the award of a doctoral degree in at least one EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country. T he candidate must not be already in possession of a doctoral degree at the date of the recruitment. Researchers who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis but have not yet formally been awarded the doctoral degree will not be considered eligible. The candidate must not have resided or carried out his/her main activity (work, studies etc) in Italy for more than 12 months in the three years immediately before their date of recruitment . See "Mobility" under "Specific Requirement" section for more information. Selection process Interested candidates are strongly advised to carefully read the job description and eligibility criteria before applying. For inquiries, please contact Cosimo Puttilli at puttilli.cosimo@abmedica.it To apply please send a
complete CV
and a
letter of motivation
(up to 2 pages) stating the research experience and interest and name and contact information of at least two referees providing recommendation letter to puttilli.cosimo@abmedica.it Please use the formula “ INTROS – Application DC6 ” in the object of your correspondence. Additionally,
copies of diplomas
and
list of courses
taken, and grade obtained as well as proof of English level needs to be included in the application. Any
other information
you deem relevant for application purpose may be included in the application (e.g. pdf of a recent scientific publication, extra curriculum activities, certificates). Eligible applicants will undergo a pre-selection evaluation based on the CV, experience and skills. Short-listed applicants will be invited for an interview with the evaluation committee members. Application for multiple position is possible. Assessment of application start:
15 November 2025.
Interviews are planned for
December 2025.
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The advertised doctoral position will be carried out at Ab Medica Spa over a period of 36 months. The recruited researcher will be supervised by Eng. Cosimo Puttilli. The doctoral candidate will be registered for the PhD programme at Università Di Pisa, Italy. The project will focus on the development and characterisation of biodegradable and biocompatible material (Degrapol) for the controlled release of drugs, which can be integrated into patches, hydrogels, sensors, and micro/nano-structured systems for the treatment and prevention of infections in complex wounds. Degrapol is an innovative proprietary polyurethane material produced and certified by Ab Medica. The main working tasks of the advertised position are Develop and production of Degrapol patches, through electrospinning, hydrogels and sponges, characterized to have controlled degradation Identify antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, and regenerative drugs compatible with Degrapol Study the release kinetics of the identified drug in vitro an on an animal model of the patches, sponges or hydrogels (4) Characterize the Degrapol patches, hydrogels or sponges loaded with drugs in terms of mechanical properties and responsiveness using in vitro models simulating different wound conditions (5) Conduct ex-vivo testing to validate the Degrapol patch, sponges or hydrogels performance and efficacy in pre-clinical environment. Contribute to the drafting of technical and scientific documentation (reports, publications, patents). Actively participate in consortium meetings and dissemination activities. In the frame of the research project, short term (secondment) visits at other partners premises are envisioned. As per call requirements, candidate will spend at least half of the total contract time in a non-academic environment. The recruited candidate will work as part of an international, interdisciplinary and young team accounting for 8 doctoral candidates located at different universities and company in Germany, Slovenia, Italy, Spain and Belgium. The recruited candidate will attend yearly summer school and international meetings and secondments whilst receiving training on research and transferrable skills. The recruited candidate is expected to finish the project with a PhD thesis and to disseminate the results through open access publications in peer-reviewed journals, patents (when applicable) and presentation and poster at national and international conferences. MSCA-DN-ID are
industrial doctorate
programmes funded by the European Union. Positions in the frame of these programmes are offered to European and non-European doctoral candidates to implement individual projects in a European country other than their own. All doctoral networks have the objective in promoting international, inter-sectoral and multidisciplinary collaboration in doctoral-level training in Europe. Additionally, industrial doctorate requires the mandatory involvement of the non-academic sector in the doctoral training and the candidate will spend 50% of working time in the non-academic sector. The
INTROS
project will create an interdisciplinary and intersectoral network to train 8 doctoral candidates for a period of 36 months. Their training will be supported by 12 Parties comprising a network of 5 industries and 7 academic partners from Germany, Slovenia, Italy, Spain and Belgium offering altogether a rich, multidisciplinary and intersectoral environment for the training of the successful candidates. INTROS will focus on the design and development of cutting-edge (bio)materials and technologies such as nano-/micro-sized delivery systems, hydrogel- and bacterial nanocellulose-based patches, biodegradable and biocompatible electrical sensors, polyurethanes, and biologically active extracellular vesicles. These solutions aim to prevent inflammation, promote tissue regeneration, and minimize infection-related complications such as scarring and long-term impairments. Where to apply
E-mail puttilli.cosimo@abmedica.it Requirements
Research Field All Education Level Master Degree or equivalent Skills/Qualifications Degree in life science (included but not limited to chemistry, pharmacy, biotechnology, etc) or related field. M.Sc. preferred. Experience in at least one of the following areas: organic/polymeric synthesis of biomaterials, polymeric characterization/drug delivery system. Practical experience in laboratory environment is a must. Basic knowledge of:
Laboratory instrument like: FT-IR, GPC, KF, Principles of Good Laboratory Practice, Ability to design and optimize experimental workflow, Data analysis, including statistical evaluation of experimental results, Maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments
Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as electrospinning and solvent casting. Knowledge of regulations regarding the biocompatibility and safety of medical devices. Proficient in bibliographic research and scientific literature reviewBasic knowledge of biodegradable sensors, smart patches, or stimulus-responsive delivery systems. Knowledge of MDR/ISO regulations for medical devices. Good organisation and communication skills, willing to travel for short or longer periods. Flexible and co-operative with a well-structured and autonomous working style. Fluency in written and spoken English is a must. Italian knowledge is a plus. Specific Requirements
Mobility: The candidate must not have resided or carried out his/her main activity (work, studies etc) in Italy for more than 12 months in the three years immediately before their date of recruitment . Compulsory national service, short stays such as holidays, and time spent as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention are not taken into account. For international European research organisations, international organisations, or entities created under Union law, recruited researchers must not have spent more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their date of recruitment in the same appointing organisation. Doctoral Candidate: The candidate must not be already in possession of a doctoral degree at the date of the recruitment. Further specific-national requirement: N/A Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent Additional Information
This doctoral position DC6 is fully funded by the Marie Skłodowska Curie Action Industrial Doctorate
INTROS
(HORIZON-MSCA-2024-DN-01-01). The monthly gross salary will comprise a living allowance (€4010/month corrected with the country factor of the recruiting institution (before taxes and including employer contribution), mobility allowance (€710/month) and if applicable a family allowance (€660/month). The family allowance will be implemented if the doctoral candidate has or acquires family obligations (i.e. marriage or relationship with equivalent status to a marriage recognised by the legislation of the country or region where this relationship was formalised or dependent children who are actually being maintained by the researcher) during the action duration. Please note : National and institutional taxes, and social contributions apply to all DC fellowships and will be deducted from the allowances.
The provided amount is not conclusive, and a country correction coefficient applies to the living allowance in order to ensure equal treatment and purchasing power parity for all researchers and will be defined prior the recruitment starting.
For further details see the specific positions following the link provided in the section above. The candidate will be employed by a single, three years employment contract offering social security, holiday rights, parental leave rights, pension provision, healthcare insurance and accident coverage at work. Researchers must be enrolled in a doctoral programme leading to the award of a doctoral degree in at least one EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country. T he candidate must not be already in possession of a doctoral degree at the date of the recruitment. Researchers who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis but have not yet formally been awarded the doctoral degree will not be considered eligible. The candidate must not have resided or carried out his/her main activity (work, studies etc) in Italy for more than 12 months in the three years immediately before their date of recruitment . See "Mobility" under "Specific Requirement" section for more information. Selection process Interested candidates are strongly advised to carefully read the job description and eligibility criteria before applying. For inquiries, please contact Cosimo Puttilli at puttilli.cosimo@abmedica.it To apply please send a
complete CV
and a
letter of motivation
(up to 2 pages) stating the research experience and interest and name and contact information of at least two referees providing recommendation letter to puttilli.cosimo@abmedica.it Please use the formula “ INTROS – Application DC6 ” in the object of your correspondence. Additionally,
copies of diplomas
and
list of courses
taken, and grade obtained as well as proof of English level needs to be included in the application. Any
other information
you deem relevant for application purpose may be included in the application (e.g. pdf of a recent scientific publication, extra curriculum activities, certificates). Eligible applicants will undergo a pre-selection evaluation based on the CV, experience and skills. Short-listed applicants will be invited for an interview with the evaluation committee members. Application for multiple position is possible. Assessment of application start:
15 November 2025.
Interviews are planned for
December 2025.
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