10 PhD Positions: Politecnico di Milano’s Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering invites applications for 10 PhD positions as part of the Marie-Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network “REBONE.” This multidisciplinary project focuses on the optimal design of personalized bioactive glass/ceramic bone substitute implants. Positions are available across various institutions in the European Union.
Designation: Doctoral Researchers
Research Area: Biomedical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Materials, Chemical Engineering and others
List of Available Positions – Eligibility Criteria and Key Dates
Complete list of the 10 Doctoral positions available within REBONE (please download the description of the individual positions or go to www.rebone.eu):
Position 1: Methods for optimization of bone-substitute architectures (Politecnico di Milano, Italy) (Download description);
Position 2: Micro- and macro-mechanical characterization of materials and devices and in-silico Models (Politecnico di Milano, Italy) (Download description);
Position 3: 3D printing technologies for Glass-Ceramic and Glass-Ceramic-based composite BTE scaffolds (Politecnico di Torino, Italy) (Download description);
Position 4: Tissue-scaffold biological interaction (Università del Piemonte Orientale, Italy) (Download description)
Position 5: Design of bone inspired scaffolds and biomechanical characterization of the bone-scaffold construct (Université de Liege, Belgium) (Download description)
Position 6: Industrial process for glass-ceramic device manufacturing through VPP (Lithoz GmbH, Austria) (Download description)
Position 7: Characterization of fracture relevant bone sites for information on the structural/compositional requirements of the implant (Ludwig Boltzmann Institute, Austria) (Download description)
Position 8: Models for Tissue growth and fundamental relationships with micro-architecture of scaffolds (University of Salzburg, Austria) (Download description)
Position 9: Biomimetic in vitro culture models for evaluation of novel bone substitute implants (University of Belgrade, RS) (Download description)
Position 10: Mixed reality for planning of implant surgery for bone defects of irregular shapes (MEDAPP SPÓŁKA AKCYJNA, Poland) (Download description)
Location: European Union (Various institutions, see the list on the project website)
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Master’s Degree or equivalent in Engineering
- Applicants must be doctoral candidates, not holding a doctoral degree at the recruitment date
- Mobility rule: Applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity in the country of the recruiting beneficiary for more than 12 months in the last 36 months before the recruitment date
- Specific requirements vary for each position, details available on the project website
Job Description:
10 PhD Positions in Marie Skłodowska-Curie Project REBONE
The project involves 10 doctoral positions, each focusing on a specific aspect of the REBONE project. Positions cover topics such as optimization of bone-substitute architectures, 3D printing technologies, tissue-scaffold biological interaction, biomechanical characterization, industrial processes, fracture site characterization, tissue growth models, in vitro culture models, and mixed reality for implant surgery planning. The positions offer a unique opportunity for research in a collaborative and innovative environment.
How to Apply: Interested candidates can find detailed descriptions of each position and application procedures on the project website: REBONE Project Website
Last Date for Apply: Application Deadline: 1 March 2024 – 17:00 (Europe/Rome)
For additional information, applicants can contact the Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering at Politecnico di Milano through their website: Politecnico di Milano – Chemistry Department
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Project REBONE offers an exciting opportunity for researchers to contribute to cutting-edge advancements in biomedical engineering. We welcome applications from qualified and motivated candidates.
