Scholarship Post: Bioengineering: A PhD scholarship is available for a project aiming to bioengineer patient-specific osteochondral (OC) grafts using natural materials. The project focuses on creating grafts that mimic the architecture and functional properties of native OC tissue, providing an alternative to total joint arthroplasty for patients with osteoarthritis.
Scholarship Post: Bioengineering Patient-Specific Osteochondral Grafts
Summary Table
| Designation | PhD Scholarship |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Biomedical Engineering |
| Location | University of Sydney, Australia |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Bachelor’s (1st class honours) or Master’s degree in biomedical sciences, biomedical engineering, or stem cell biology |
| Stipend | RTP stipend rate ($40,109 in 2024) |
| Tuition Fees | Covered for international applicants |
| Funding | Swiss National Foundation in collaboration with ETH-Zurich |
| Start Date | Early 2025 |
| Application Email | hala.zreiqat@sydney.edu.au |
| Last Date for Apply | Until the position is filled. |
Designation
PhD Scholarship
Research Area
Biomedical Engineering
Location
University of Sydney, Australia
Eligibility/Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree (1st class honours or equivalent) or Master’s degree.
- Background in biomedical sciences, biomedical engineering, or stem cell biology.
Job Description
The project aims to develop patient-specific OC grafts using natural materials. The approach involves:
- Creating 3D computer models based on native subchondral bone architecture.
- Printing high-resolution models from a tough, strong, and osseointegrative bioceramic.
- Bonding cellular layers of hyaline and calcified cartilage to the bioceramic base.
- Maturing the constructs in a bioreactor to match the properties of native tissue. This work addresses the need for alternatives to total joint arthroplasty, offering a potential solution for patients with osteoarthritis who face high risks of revision surgeries.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email the following documents to hala.zreiqat@sydney.edu.au:
- CV
- Transcripts
Last Date for Apply
The position will be available in early 2025. Specific application deadlines are not mentioned. Please contact the supervisor for more details.
