PhD Research Studentships

PhD Studentship: 3D printing of molecular patterns within hydrogel biomaterials

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Apply by:	4 September 2015

Description

PhD Studentship: 3D printing of molecular patterns within hydrogel biomaterials Applications are invited for a PhD student in the laboratory of Dr Alvaro Mata at the School of Engineering and Materials Science and the Institute of Bioengineering at Queen Mary University of London. The project is funded by an ERC Starting Grant and is centred on the development of a novel 3D printing process to pattern functional molecules within 3D hydrogel biomaterials for tissue engineering applications. The successful candidate will have a good Honours degree in physics, materials science, or electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering. Experience working with electrophoresis, electrical fields, and electrical conduction through soft matter is highly preferable. Expertise working with hydrogel materials and cell and tissue culture would be advantageous. As a member of the prestigious Russell Group, QMUL is one of UK’s leading research-focused higher education institutions, where multidisciplinary research is carried out at the highest level. Access to fume-hoods and appropriate bench space as well as all the standard chemistry equipment will be available in our new state-of-the-art laboratory facilities where the candidate will be located. The Mata Laboratory has recently purchased a peptide synthesizer and preparatory and analytical HPLCs, and has access to a variety of state-of-the-art equipment including CD, DLS, ITC, FTIR, NMR, UV-Vis, SEM, TEM, confocal microscopy, and cell and tissue culture facilities among others. The project provides a fantastic opportunity in a dynamic and highly interdisciplinary group that provides an optimum environment for conducting high impact cutting edge research, collaborating with world leading groups, and have real impact in patients’ lives. Supervisor: Dr Alvaro Mata, a.mata@qmul.ac.uk Studentship Details: Available to Home/EU/International Applicants • Full Time programme only • Applicants required to start in September/October 2015. • The studentship arrangement will cover tuition fees and provides an annual stipend of £15,863 for up to three years. • The minimum requirement for this studentship opportunity is a good Honours degree (minimum 2(i) honours or equivalent) or MSc/MRes in a relevant discipline. • International applicants should refer to the following website at http://www.qmul.ac.uk/international/index.html • If English is not your first language then you will require a valid English certificate equivalent to IELTS 6.5+ overall with a minimum score of 5.5 in all sections (Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking). Application Method: To apply for this studentship and for entry on to the Medical Engineering programme (Full Time, Semester 1 start) via the following webpage: http://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgrcoursefinder/engineering/index.html Further Guidance available via: http://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/applyresearchdegrees/index.html Please be sure to include a reference to ‘2015 ERC AM’ to associate your application with this studentship opportunity.

Eligibility

The minimum requirement for this studentship opportunity is a good honours degree (minimum 2(i) honours or equivalent) or MSc/MRes in a relevant discipline.
If English is not your first language, you will require a valid English certificate equivalent to IELTS 6.5+ overall with a minimum score of 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in all sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking).
Candidates are expected to start in (Semester ).
SEMS and Principal-funded studentships: this studentship arrangement covers home tuition fees and provides an annual stipend for up to three years (currently set at the 2023/24 stipend rate of £20,622 pa)
Note that Queen Mary Research Studentships cover home-rated tuition fees only (See: www.welfare.qmul.ac.uk/money/feestatus/ for details)
Overseas applicants would be required to meet the difference between home and international tuition fees

Contact

For informal enquiries about this opportunity, please contact .