kidney organoids PostDoc positions and fellowships

The VHIR-MSCA-PF-2026.003 Postdoctoral Fellowship focuses on precision modelling of Familial Hypomagnesemia with Hypercalciuria and Nephrocalcinosis (FHHNC) using patient-derived kidney organoids to uncover disease mechanisms, phenotypic variability, and sex-specific aspects, while evaluating therapeutic candidates through drug repurposing. The successful candidate will join the Kidney Pathophysiology Research Group at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital in Barcelona, working within a multidisciplinary environment that integrates stem cell technology, genome engineering, and translational nephrology to advance understanding of this ultra-rare renal tubulopathy and develop novel precision medicine strategies.

This PhD position at the University of Twente involves designing advanced polymeric membranes and dialyzers for a miniaturized biohybrid kidney system aimed at improving renal replacement therapy. The candidate will conduct experiments on uremic toxin removal and blood compatibility, collaborate within an interdisciplinary consortium, and contribute to teaching and supervision activities.

This PhD position focuses on developing advanced polymeric membranes and dialyzers for a miniaturized biohybrid kidney system to improve treatment for patients with end-stage kidney disease. The interdisciplinary project combines artificial and biohybrid technologies to create an implantable artificial kidney device.

The Postdoctoral Associate will work in the Department of Medicine-Division of Nephrology & Hypertension at Stony Brook University under the supervision of Dr. Chelsea Estrada. The research focuses on investigating mechanisms of glomerular endothelial injury in the kidney using in vitro and in vivo models. The successful candidate will conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, assist in manuscript and grant preparation, and maintain laboratory operations. This full-time position requires a doctoral degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or a closely related field, along with experience in molecular biology, cell culture, and animal handling. Preferred qualifications include expertise in kidney biology, endothelial cell biology, mouse colony maintenance, manuscript preparation, and scientific data analysis software. The position offers visa sponsorship and is subject to the policies of the Research Foundation of SUNY.

This PhD position focuses on designing advanced polymeric membranes and dialyzers for a miniaturized biohybrid kidney system to improve uremic toxin removal and blood compatibility. The project is embedded in the Biohybrid Kidney XB consortium, offers training via the Twente Graduate School, and includes teaching duties such as supervising BSc/MSc projects and assisting in AOT‑taught courses.

The University of Colorado’s Centers for Health, Work & Environment (CHWE) seeks a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct cutting-edge transdisciplinary research at the intersection of climate-related exposures and worker health. Under the mentorship of Dr. Lee Newman, the fellow will use epidemiological methods to study the impacts of extreme weather conditions and social determinants on the health and safety of agricultural workers in Mexico, Guatemala, and the U.S., with opportunities to expand into agricultural community-based research, policy evaluation, and intervention design, implementation, and dissemination. The role involves integration and analysis of diverse data sets, manuscript preparation, and participation in primary data collection at study sites in Guatemala and the U.S., focusing on characterizing environmental risk factors for inflammatory chronic diseases affecting the kidney and respiratory tract. The position is supported by the Mountain and Plains Education and Research Center (MAP ERC), a NIOSH T42 training grant, and offers a hybrid work arrangement, competitive salary, and professional development within a vibrant public health community.

The University of Birmingham seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to conduct a mixed-methods process evaluation of the IMPROVE-DKD randomised controlled trial, a £1.4 million NIHR-funded programme assessing a digital intervention for older adults with diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Working under Professor Colin Greaves, the fellow will analyse qualitative interviews, survey data, and website usage to explore implementation barriers and facilitators, and contribute to publications and funding bids. The role is part-time (0.6 FTE, 22.5 hours per week), hybrid, and fixed-term for 24 months starting September 2026.

The ON‑Chip project seeks a postdoctoral researcher to design and fabricate micro‑ and millifluidic chips that recreate a human optic nerve‑on‑a‑chip platform. The work involves soft lithography, hot embossing, and clean‑room microfabrication to create fluidic channels linking retinal organoids to brain assembloids, incorporating microglial cells and genetically encoded biosensors for real‑time monitoring of retinal ganglion cell homeostasis under glaucomatous conditions such as neuroinflammation and elevated intra‑ocular pressure. The position is based at the Neuro‑SU department of CNRS in Paris, collaborating with Institut de la Vision and Institut du Cerveau, and is funded by the French PEPR MED‑OOC exploratory research program.

This postdoctoral position focuses on developing novel region-specific cortical organoid models from induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells to study human cortex development and neurodevelopmental disorders. The successful candidate will differentiate iPS cells into cortical organoids that replicate cellular diversity and organization using microfluidic devices designed within the team, and will characterize the resulting cells via immunofluorescence and transcriptomic analyses. The role is situated within the Physique des Cellules et Cancer (UMR168) laboratory at Institut Curie in Paris, offering a highly interdisciplinary environment that combines physics, biology, biochemistry, and microbiology.