PhD: Transcutaneous Dialysis Access & Biomaterials

Qabird; Delft; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Dual Career Programme

Job summary

TA TU Delft and Leiden University Medical Center are offering a four-year PhD position within the TRANSPORT programme to develop a transcutaneous, needle-free vascular access for hemodialysis. You will work on biomaterials, medical technology and clinical nephrology in a collaboration between TU Delft and LUMC.

You will design, test and optimize a vascular access port, conduct in vitro experiments, and contribute to publications in international journals, while being embedded in a

Qualifications

• Completed MSc degree in Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Technology, Biomedical Sciences or a closely related field.
• Affinity with biomaterials, medical devices and translational research.
• Interest in experimental research and data analysis.
• Good communication skills in English, both written and oral.
• A critical and independent working attitude.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimise a transcutaneous vascular access port.
• Develop and test biomaterials and surface coatings with a focus on hemocompatibility.
• Perform in vitro experiments on thrombogenicity and biofilm formation under flow conditions.
• Analyse, interpret and publish research results in international scientific journals.

Skills

Affinity with biomaterials

Experimental research

English communication

Independent working

Education

MSc degree in Biomedical Engineering or related field

Job description

TA TU Delft and Leiden University Medical Center are offering a four-year PhD position within the TRANSPORT programme to develop a transcutaneous, needle-free vascular access for hemodialysis. You will work on biomaterials, medical technology and clinical nephrology in a collaboration between TU Delft and LUMC.

You will design, test and optimize a vascular access port, conduct in vitro experiments, and contribute to publications in international journals, while being embedded in a