Doctoral Position in Cancer Biomechanics: Aalto University is offering a PhD candidate position focused on developing technology for studying cancer biomechanics, particularly in breast cancer tissues. This position is part of the Cell-Scale Biomechanics Lab’s efforts to enhance drug efficacy screening for chemotherapy.
Designation
Position Title: Doctoral Researcher
Position Type: Doctoral candidate (PhD)
Research Area
- Cancer Biomechanics
- Drug Efficacy Screening
- Extracellular Matrix Mechanics
Location
Aalto University, Otaniemi Campus, Espoo, Finland
Eligibility/Qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Background | Master-level degree in electrical engineering, physics, mechanical engineering, or relevant fields. |
| Experience | – Experimental work in biophysics, rheology, soft matter physics, microrobotics. – Experience in biomedical instrumentation, experimental hardware automation, and programming is beneficial. |
| Publications | Scientific publications in a relevant area are an advantage. |
| Language Skills | Fluent spoken English required. |
| Collaborative Skills | Ability to work independently and collaboratively. |
Description
The successful candidate will work on microscopy-integrable measurement technologies to study three-dimensional cell culture models of breast cancer. Their role involves developing engineered systems to quantify interactions between migrating cancer cells and the extracellular matrix. Responsibilities also include enhancing spatial and temporal resolution of measurements, integrating data acquisition with fluorescence live-cell microscopy, and contributing to the lab’s microscale studies on chemoresistance.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents (in English, compiled in a single PDF) via the online recruitment system:
- Application letter (max. 1 page) detailing background and fit for the Cell-Scale Biomechanics Lab.
- Curriculum Vitae, including contact details and at least two references.
- List of publications, if any, with relevant peer-reviewed articles highlighted.
- Master and Bachelor degree certificates or equivalents, with English translations.
- Transcript of study records from previous degrees.
- Electronic copy of Master Thesis (if available).
Last Date for Application
Application Deadline: April 28, 2025
Additional Information
For inquiries, please contact Principal Investigator Juho Pokki-Riikonen at juho.pokki@aalto.fi or by telephone at +358 50 5223736. For recruitment process-related questions, reach out to hr-elec@aalto.fi.
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