PhD in Biomechanics: Flow-Driven Biomimetic Clot Rheology

Universite Grenoble Alpes; France; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-quality work environment

120 hours of doctoral courses

2-month secondments

Networking events

Accommodation assistance

Visa fees covered

45 days paid holidays

Sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Université Grenoble Alpes invites applications for a 36-month, full-time PhD position under the Tec21 programme. The project focuses on experimental rheology and microfluidics to study thromboembolic clot models, with collaborations between LIPhy and LRP on Grenoble Campus.

The successful candidate will work under supervisors Claude Verdier and Thomas Podgorski, and may benefit from secondments and extensive doctoral training through the programme.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Applied Sciences, or related field.
• Fluent English (spoken and written).
• Available for employment at enrolment date (1 October 2027).

Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental investigations on deformation and rupture of clot models under physiological flow conditions.
• Characterize rheological properties of gel/hydrogel models using rheometry and microscopy.
• Use microfluidic platforms to measure clot deformation and surrounding flow fields.
• Perform data analysis and contribute to fluid-structure interaction simulations.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Université Grenoble Alpes invites applications for a 36-month, full-time PhD position under the Tec21 programme. The project focuses on experimental rheology and microfluidics to study thromboembolic clot models, with collaborations between LIPhy and LRP on Grenoble Campus.

The successful candidate will work under supervisors Claude Verdier and Thomas Podgorski, and may benefit from secondments and extensive doctoral training through the programme.