Ph.D. and M.Sc. Positions: The BioEngineering for Translational Applications Laboratory (BETA Lab) within the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Akron is offering fully funded M.Sc. and Ph.D. positions. Successful candidates will engage in innovative research in the fields of Vascular Disease, Biofabrication, and Tissue Engineering. The anticipated start date for these positions is Fall 2025.
Ph.D. and M.Sc. Positions: Polymers for Biomedical Applications
Designation
- Ph.D. Student
- M.Sc. Student
Research Area
- Polymers for Biomedical Applications
- Vascular Disease
- Biofabrication
- Tissue Engineering
Location
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Akron, USA
Eligibility/Qualification
- M.Sc. or B.Sc. degree in one of the following disciplines:
- Polymer Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Bioengineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Hands-on experience in:
- Polymer synthesis
- Cell culture
- In vitro assay procedures
- Additional background in:
- Tissue engineering
- Bioprinting
- 3D printing
- Biomaterials
- Rheology
- Finite element simulation (preferred but not mandatory)
Job Description
- Conduct independent research in Biomedical Engineering.
- Collaborate with researchers in the BETA Lab.
- Publish research findings in scientific journals and present at conferences.
- Participate in grant writing and assist with supervising undergraduate research assistants.
- Fulfill Ph.D. program requirements and meet departmental deadlines.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their CV and transcript(s) to Dr. Hossein Ravanbakhsh at hravanbakhsh@uakron.edu with the subject line “Graduate Applicant.”
Last Date to Apply
- March 7, 2025
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluations.
