PhD in Endometriosis Biomechanics: Embark on a groundbreaking research journey into endometriosis biomechanics with a fully funded PhD position at Université Paris-Est Créteil Val de Marne. This project, supported by EndoFrance and the French Endometriosis Research Foundation, aims to uncover the influence of endometriosis on abdominal force distribution and tissue perception. Join us in investigating this largely unexplored field and contribute to understanding the mechanical aspects of endometriosis and its impact on patient symptoms.
Fully Funded PhD in Endometriosis Biomechanics at Université Paris-Est Créteil Val de Marne
Study Area: Endometriosis Biomechanics
Location: Laboratoire Modélisation et Simulation Multi Echelle (MSME, UMR 8208 CNRS), Université Paris-Est Créteil Val de Marne (UPEC), Paris area, France
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Candidates from diverse backgrounds including mechanical engineering, materials science/engineering, biomechanics, bioengineering, biology, or image processing are welcome to apply.
- Preferred skills include expertise in 2D/3D segmentation, finite element analysis, histology, light/fluorescence microscopy, mechanics of materials, and programming (C, Matlab, Python).
- Interest in living tissue and clinical applications is appreciated but not mandatory.
Description: Endometriosis affects approximately 1 in 10 women, yet its mechanobiological aspects remain largely unexplored. This fully funded PhD project seeks to elucidate the role of mechanobiology in endometriosis pathophysiology, spanning from cell mechanosensation to organ mechanics. Through experimental histology, image analysis, and theoretical modeling, the candidate will investigate the mechanical behavior of endometriotic tissue and its impact on pelvic organs.
Three primary research axes will guide the project:
- Experimental work in histology and mechanics to understand tissue mechanical behavior and its pathological micro-environment.
- Image analysis including rendering, segmentation, and meshing of 3D volumes to quantify endometriosis-induced changes in pelvic organs.
- Theoretical and numerical modeling to simulate changes in tissue geometry, microstructure, and biomechanical properties.
The candidate will contribute to one or several of these axes, with the opportunity to pioneer research in this critical area.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should email their CV and cover letter to:
- Madge MARTIN (madge.martin@cnrs.fr)
- Matthieu CARUEL (matthieu.caruel@u-pec.fr)
- Vittorio SANSALONE (vittorio.sansalone@u-pec.fr)
Please use “PhD application – Endometriosis Biomechanics” as the subject line. The deadline for applications is March 29th, 2024. For inquiries after the deadline, please contact Dr. Martin for potential alternative opportunities.
Last Date: The application deadline is March 29th, 2024. After this date, interested candidates should contact Dr. Martin for potential alternative opportunities.
