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Phd Position In Advanced Biomaterials : Hydrogel-Coated Functional Sutures

Phd Position In Advanced Biomaterials : Hydrogel-Coated Functional Sutures

EMPASt. Gallen, CH
Vor 30+ Tagen
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PhD Position in Advanced Biomaterials : Hydrogel-Coated Functional Sutures

Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.

The project aims to develop functional sutures by microfluidic wet spinning and explore their potential application in soft tissue surgeries.

Your tasks

  • Microfluidic wet spinning of polymer fibers
  • Characterization of polymer fibers : mechanical and structural properties
  • Disseminating the research through scientific publications, conference posters and presentations, as well as other avenues for the general public
  • Communicate with clinical experts.

Your profile

  • Master's degree and strong background in polymer science or microfluidics
  • Highly motivated and good communication skills for working in a multidisciplinary environment
  • Proficient in spoken and written English for scientific publications and national / international conference presentations.
  • Previous experience in one or more of the following topics is required : X-ray analytics, antimicrobial materials, hydrogels

    • Our offer

    We offer an international, highly stimulating research environment with excellent infrastructure for personal and professional development. You will be working at Empa St. Gallen, in a joint research group of the Laboratory for Biomimetic Membranes and Textiles and the Laboratory for Biointerfaces, focusing on the development of functional soft materials for tissue engineering and regeneration applications with close collaboration with clinical partners. You will be enrolled at ETH Zürich (with Prof. Dr. René Rossi). This full time position is immediately available upon agreement, with a planned period of 4 years.

    We live a culture of inclusion and respect. We welcome all people who are interested in innovative, sustainable and meaningful activities - that's what counts.

    We look forward to receiving your complete online application including a letter of motivation, CV, certificates, diplomas and contact details of two reference persons. Please submit these exclusively via our job portal. Applications by e-mail and by post will not be considered.

    Sarah Stüdli , Bereichspersonalleiterin / HR Partner

    Questions?

    Dr. Kongchang Wei [email protected]

    Group leader

    Biomimetic Membranes and Textiles / Biointerfaces

    Your future place of work

    Empa

    Lerchenfeldstrasse 5

    9014 St. Gallen

    Empa as an employer

    Innovative, sustainable, meaningful activities

    Creating added value for society

    International, multicultural working environment

    Freedom to create and develop

    Culture of inclusion and respect

    Excellent balance between different areas of life

    Multiple award-winning and certified employer

    Benefits for rail, mobile, childcare, catering, etc.

    Good to know

    Empa website

    Working in Switzerland

    Employment process

    Conditions of employment

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