PhD: Viscoelastic Hydrogels for 3D Mechanobiology

Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 60.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ETH Zurich's Macromolecular Engineering Laboratory invites applications for a full‑time doctoral candidate to develop viscoelastic polymer hydrogels as 3D cell culture platforms for mechanobiology and tissue repair. The project combines polymer chemistry, bioengineering and cell biology, with rheology and nano‑indentation studies and interdisciplinary supervision.

The position spans four years, with responsibilities including lab teaching and supervision, plus hands-on materials synthesis and

Qualifikationen

• The MSc degree requirements include a background in bioengineering or related fields.
• A working knowledge of polymer synthesis and hydrogel fabrication is required.
• Experience in 3D cell culture and biological assays, rheology, or live-cell imaging is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Synthesize and characterize dynamic covalent hydrogels and tailor their mechanical properties.
• Apply tailorable hydrogel scaffolds to mechanobiology questions and tissue repair contexts.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and contribute to lab teaching and supervision.

Kenntnisse

Curious

Motivated

Self-driven

Fluent English

Polymer chemistry

Bioengineering

Cell biology

3D cell culture

Ausbildung

MSc degree in bioengineering / biomedical engineering / mechanical engineering / molecular health sciences / materials science / chemistry

Jobbeschreibung

ETH Zurich's Macromolecular Engineering Laboratory invites applications for a full‑time doctoral candidate to develop viscoelastic polymer hydrogels as 3D cell culture platforms for mechanobiology and tissue repair. The project combines polymer chemistry, bioengineering and cell biology, with rheology and nano‑indentation studies and interdisciplinary supervision.

The position spans four years, with responsibilities including lab teaching and supervision, plus hands-on materials synthesis and