PhD Position in Bone Implants: The Biomaterials & Tissue Biomechanics section, focusing on advanced functional biomaterials and biofabrication methods, is offering a PhD position in the EU Interreg Vlaanderen-Nederland project (Prosperos-II). The project centers on developing 3D printed personalized orthopedic implants and orthoses. The successful candidate will work on osteoimmunomodulatory constructs for optimizing bone regeneration, considering patient pathophysiological conditions.
Designation: PhD Researcher
Research Area: Biomaterials & Tissue Biomechanics
Location: TU Delft, Delft, Netherlands
Eligibility/Qualification:
- MSc degree in Biomedical Engineering, Biomaterials Science and Engineering, Medicine (Immunology), or related fields.
- Strong background in cell and molecular biology of immune cells, cell culture techniques, and molecular assays.
- Motivation to develop new methodologies for investigating interface biology.
- Independence and a creative work attitude.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary lab integrating biomaterial science, engineering, biointerfaces, and biofabrication.
Job Description:
PhD Position in Printed Multifunctional Bone Implants
- Develop osteoimmunomodulatory constructs for bone regeneration in personalized orthopedic implants.
- Determine strategies to incorporate osteoimmunomodulatory function using physical, mechanical, and/or biochemical cues.
- Assess biomaterial-induced osteoimmunomodulatory effects and their impact on tissue formation.
- Use mono- and co-culture models, assays, and imaging for biointerface analysis.
Conditions of Employment:
- 4-year employment period (2 contracts).
- Salary according to the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
- Enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School.
- Customizable compensation package, health insurance discounts, and monthly work costs contribution.
- Assistance provided for international applicants through the Coming to Delft Service.
Application Deadline: 15 December 2023
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