PhD in Nanozyme Coatings for Antimicrobial Implants

NanoHelp; Sankt Gallen; Vor Ort; CHF 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Empa’s Nanomaterials in Health Lab invites a PhD candidate to develop nanozyme-based coatings for antimicrobial implants. The project is embedded in the i2M Doctoral Network, fostering cross‑disciplinary training across materials science, biology, and regulatory science.

The selected candidate will work on stimuli-responsive nanozyme coatings, assess biocompatibility, and explore implant interactions with biological systems, aiming for translational impact.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Biomaterials, Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience in nanomaterial synthesis and characterisation.
• Familiarity with cell culture and in vitro biological assays.
• Strong motivation for interdisciplinary research.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Aufgaben

• Design and synthesise nanozymes and optimise their properties.
• Develop reproducible methods to attach nanozymes to implant surfaces.
• Assess compatibility with various implant architectures and surface mods.
• Evaluate antimicrobial performance of coated surfaces.
• Study nano–bio interactions and cellular responses to coatings.
• Investigate cytokine production and osseointegration-related biology.
• Analyze results and contribute to publications and presentations.

Kenntnisse

Nanomaterial synthesis

Characterisation

Cell culture

Interdisciplinary collaboration

English communication

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Biomaterials/Chemistry/Nanotechnology/Biomedical Engineering

Tools

Programming

Data analysis

Jobbeschreibung

Empa’s Nanomaterials in Health Lab invites a PhD candidate to develop nanozyme-based coatings for antimicrobial implants. The project is embedded in the i2M Doctoral Network, fostering cross‑disciplinary training across materials science, biology, and regulatory science.

The selected candidate will work on stimuli-responsive nanozyme coatings, assess biocompatibility, and explore implant interactions with biological systems, aiming for translational impact.