PhD in Soft 3D-Printed Hydrogel Neural Interfaces

Delft University of Technology; Delft; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Health insurance discounts

Flexible compensation package

Job summary

Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands seeks a PhD candidate to develop 3D-printed hydrogel bioelectronic neural interfaces. You will work 36-40 hours per week within the Microelectronics group under Achilleas Savva, focusing on integrating soft hydrogels with organic electronics using advanced 3D printing.

The project spans materials science, biology, and electrical engineering, with relocation and a supportive TU Delft Graduate School environment.

Qualifications

• MSc in electrical engineering, bioengineering, materials science, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering or related field.
• Strong interest in bioelectronics, organic electronics, hydrogels, microfabrication or 3D printing.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary, international environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D-printed hydrogel bioelectronic interfaces for neural applications.
• Use one-photon polymerization and high-resolution 3D printing for soft hydrogel structures.
• Integrate printed hydrogels with organic electronic materials and conducting polymers.
• Characterize electrical, electrochemical, optical and mechanical properties of devices.
• Collaborate with the Bioelectronics group at TU Delft and related research teams.

Education

MSc degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands seeks a PhD candidate to develop 3D-printed hydrogel bioelectronic neural interfaces. You will work 36-40 hours per week within the Microelectronics group under Achilleas Savva, focusing on integrating soft hydrogels with organic electronics using advanced 3D printing.

The project spans materials science, biology, and electrical engineering, with relocation and a supportive TU Delft Graduate School environment.