Scholarship Opportunity: Neural Tissue: Join an exciting research project aimed at engineering defined 3D neural tissues using innovative bio-printing and chemically-defined hydrogels. This scholarship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the cutting-edge field of neurodegenerative disease research while collaborating with leading experts and a commercial partner.
Scholarship Opportunity: Develop Synthetic Extracellular Matrix for Engineering Defined 3D Human Neural Tissue
Designation: Research Scholar – Synthetic Extracellular Matrix Development
Research Area:
The project focuses on developing novel chemical-defined, peptide-based hydrogels to engineer defined 3D human neural tissues for disease modeling and tissue repair.
Location:
Oxford-MRC Doctoral Training Partnership, University of Oxford, UK.
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacology, or related fields.
- Strong background in bio-printing, tissue engineering, or biomaterials.
- Experience in cell culture, 3D tissue modeling, and neural cell biology is desirable.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Job Description:
- Collaborate with leading scholars and a commercial partner to design and synthesize novel chemical-defined hydrogels.
- Optimize hydrogel properties to match brain tissue characteristics.
- Incorporate key brain extracellular matrix components into synthetic hydrogels and test their effects on neural cells.
- Examine and quantify the ability of hydrogels to support the survival, maturation, and function of 3D neural tissues.
- Contribute to the translational potential of the developed hydrogels in clinical applications.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can apply through the DPhil in Chemistry course. For more information and to apply, visit the University of Oxford – How to Apply webpage.
Last Date for Apply:
Until position filled
