PhD: Nanozyme Coatings for Antimicrobial Implants

Academic Positions; Lavamünd; Vor Ort; EUR 63.000 - 76.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Empa invites applications for a PhD position on nanozyme-based coatings for antimicrobial implants. The project is part of the i2M Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Doctoral Network and offers joint affiliation with ETH Zürich (D-HEST). The research spans materials science, biology, medical devices and regulatory science, based in St.

Gallen. The position is a 3-year PhD with international collaboration; we seek candidates with a strong background in biomaterials, nanotechnology and related fields, ready

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in biomaterials, chemistry, nanotechnology, or biomedical engineering.
• Experience in nanomaterial synthesis and characterization.
• Familiarity with cell culture and in vitro assays.
• Experience in catalysis, programming and large data analysis is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English (written and oral).

Aufgaben

• Design and synthesize nanozymes for implant coatings.
• Develop functional implant coatings and assess surface compatibility.
• Evaluate antimicrobial activity of nanozyme-coated surfaces.
• Study nano–bio interactions including cytocompatibility and immune cell responses.
• Investigate stability, ageing and biodegradation of coatings.

Kenntnisse

Nanomaterial synthesis

Characterisation

Cell culture

Programming

Data analysis

Communication skills

Ausbildung

MSc biomaterials

Tools

Catalysis

Jobbeschreibung

Empa invites applications for a PhD position on nanozyme-based coatings for antimicrobial implants. The project is part of the i2M Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Doctoral Network and offers joint affiliation with ETH Zürich (D-HEST). The research spans materials science, biology, medical devices and regulatory science, based in St.

Gallen. The position is a 3-year PhD with international collaboration; we seek candidates with a strong background in biomaterials, nanotechnology and related fields, ready