PhD: Soft 3D-Printed Hydrogel Neural Interfaces

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Health insurance discounts

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) invites applications for a 4-year PhD candidate position in the Department of Microelectronics. The project develops soft, 3D-printed hydrogel bioelectronic neural interfaces using one‑photon polymerization and high‑resolution 3D printing, integrating conductive polymers into hydrogel architectures.

You will optimize materials and processes to create conductive tracks and electrodes, then apply devices to interface with human neural cell cultures in

Qualifications

• MSc in electrical engineering, bioengineering, materials science, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, or related field.
• Background or strong interest in bioelectronics, organic electronics, hydrogels, microfabrication, or additive manufacturing/3D printing.
• Interest in developing soft and 3D-printed electronic devices for biological applications.
• Strong experimental and technical lab skills and hands-on research mindset.
• Excellent teamwork and communication in an multidisciplinary international environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop printable materials and fabrication processes for conductive tracks and electrodes within soft 3D structures.
• Characterize electrical, electrochemical, optical and mechanical properties of printed hydrogel devices.
• Interface printed hydrogel structures with microfabricated electronic platforms and test in vitro with human neural cell cultures.

Skills

Bioelectronics

3D printing

Microfabrication

Lab skills

English fluency

Education

MSc in related field

Job description

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) invites applications for a 4-year PhD candidate position in the Department of Microelectronics. The project develops soft, 3D-printed hydrogel bioelectronic neural interfaces using one‑photon polymerization and high‑resolution 3D printing, integrating conductive polymers into hydrogel architectures.

You will optimize materials and processes to create conductive tracks and electrodes, then apply devices to interface with human neural cell cultures in