Scholarship Holder - Master's Student in the Biofabrication and Bio-Instructive Materials research group (First Team FENG project)

Silesian University of Technology; Polska; On-site; PLN 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarship PLN 1,500 gross per month

Job summary

The Silesian University of Technology's Biotechnology Centre in Gliwice invites applications for a Master’s student position in a cutting-edge biomanufacturing project. You will develop MEW-based multilayer meshes, optimize printing for different polymers, and assess interfaces within hydrogel systems for regenerative medicine applications.

Eligible candidates must be active Master’s students, with strong background in polymer science, materials, and bioprinting, and excellent English skills.

Qualifications

• Must be active Master’s student enrolled at a university.
• Strong drive for research and scientific exploration.
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary, international teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop multilayer meshes using MEW technology.
• Optimize printing parameters for various polymer chemistries.
• Integrate meshes with volumetrically bioprinted hydrogels and assess interface stability.

Skills

Polymer synthesis

Materials science

Additive manufacturing

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Job description

Organisation/Company Silesian University of Technology Department Biotechnology Centre Research Field Engineering » Biomedical engineering Chemistry » Applied chemistry Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 4 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Other Job Status Extra Information MSc Scholarship for 1 year Offer Starting Date 1 Dec 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Reference Number FENG.02.02-IP.05-0263/24 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

TOPIC: Sticking layers together: chemical versus mechanical adhesion at the MEW–hydrogel interface in bioprinted skin models.

PROFILE: material science, biomedical engineering, chemistry or similar.

Outstanding Candidate needed. Are you willing to take up the challenge?

The skin is the largest and one of the most complex organs of the human body, acting as a critical barrier against mechanical injury, infection, dehydration, and harmful environmental factors. While minor wounds can heal spontaneously, extensive skin damage caused by severe burns, trauma, or congenital disorders remains a major therapeutic and clinical challenge. Existing treatments, including wound patches, grafts, and commercial skin substitutes and models, often fall short due to their limited functionality and inability to replicate the complex structure and physiology of native skin closely.

Therefore, in this project, supported by the FNP FIRST TEAM grant nr FENG.02.02-IP.05-0263/24entitle “ 3D Bioprinted Vascularized Full-Thickness Skin Models as Advanced Platforms for In Vitro Testing ” and implemented in collaboration with the University of Groningen, we aim to develop advanced, personalised skin models that closely mimic the three-layered architecture of human skin: epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous adipose tissue. The project will focus on functionally integrating cutting-edge biofabrication technologies, including melt electrowriting (MEW) and volumetric bioprinting (VBP), with microfluidic platforms. The engineered models will provide a highly tunable, vascularised, and biologically functional platform suitable for regenerative medicine, toxicology, and translational research.

Requirements

Research Field Engineering » Biomedical engineering Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Research Field Chemistry » Applied chemistry Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The eligible applicants are only those who hold active Master’s student status, i.e., are currently enrolled at a university. We are looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable, and intellectually curious master's student with a strong drive for research and scientific exploration. We seek an individual who thrives in collaborative, interdisciplinary settings and is comfortable working within a culturally diverse, international research community.

Candidates should have knowledge of polymer synthesis, materials science, and additive manufacturing techniques. Proficiency in English, in speech and writing, is required.

Specific Requirements

The eligible applicants are only those who hold active Master’s student status, i.e., are currently enrolled at a university. We are looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable, and intellectually curious master's student with a strong drive for research and scientific exploration. We seek an individual who thrives in collaborative, interdisciplinary settings and is comfortable working within a culturally diverse, international research community.

Candidates should have knowledge of polymer synthesis, materials science, and additive manufacturing techniques. Proficiency in English, in speech and writing, is required.

The master’s student will be involved in developing multilayer meshes using MEW technology and optimising the printing parameters for different polymer chemistries and mesh designs. The project will focus on establishing durable bilayer interfaces, integrating the meshes with volumetrically bioprinted hydrogels and evaluating the stability and quality of the resulting interfaces under physiologically relevant conditions.

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Research Field Engineering » Biomedical engineering Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

We offer a unique opportunity to gain experience in cutting‑edge biomanufacturing techniques by participating in an exciting project that addresses significant societal challenges. The successful candidate will join an engaging, interdisciplinary research environment within a newly established, enthusiastic, and international team.

The scholarship is awarded for a period of one year and amounts to PLN 1,500 gross per month (tax‑exempt for people under 26 years of age).

Eligibility criteria

The eligible applicants are only those who hold active Master’s student status, i.e., are currently enrolled at a university. We are looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable, and intellectually curious master's student with a strong drive for research and scientific exploration. We seek an individual who thrives in collaborative, interdisciplinary settings and is comfortable working within a culturally diverse, international research community.

Additional comments

About the organisation:

This project will be conducted at the Biotechnology Centre of the Silesian University of Technology (SUT) in Gliwice. SUT is one of the leading scientific institutions in Poland (ranked within the top 10 Polish research institutions), equipped with cutting‑edge infrastructure. The Biotechnology Centre brings together specialists from computer science, environmental science, chemistry, and biology to collaborate on innovative projects in the fields of bioinformatics, medical, environmental, and industrial biotechnology. Research lines include developing new biomaterials, controlling cellular differentiation, and modelling bioprocesses.

The Włodarczyk‑Biegun lab, established here in 2019, is equipped with several printers, including
a multifunctional GeSiM bioprinter with a melt electrowriting printhead, Tomolite volumetric printer from Readily3D, a Felix bioprinter, an FDM printer, an advanced rheometer with DMA function, a goniometer, and its own biological and chemical labs. The group has solid experience in biofabrication, developing new printable materials, new printing tools for hydrogel-based inks, electrowriting for reconstructing hierarchical structures, and detailed characterisation of (bio)inks and printed scaffolds (e.g., rheology, SEM, and mechanical testing).

Additional information:

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted after November 4th. Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. During the recruitment interview, candidates will be evaluated based on a presentation covering the results of their Bachelor’s thesis or research in which they have participated, as well as an overview of Melt Electrowriting (MEW) and volumetric bioprinting techniques based on selected scientific literature.

The hiring decision will be based on academic achievements, motivation, and the candidate's potential to fit into our interdisciplinary and collaborative team culture. The expected final candidate selection date is the end of November 2026.

For more information about this position and the project, please contact dr hab. inż. Malgorzata Wlodarczyk‑Biegun, prof. PŚ (Associate Professor): [e-mail]

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