26 Feb 2025 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Organisation/Company: University of Melbourne
Department: Biomedical Engineering
Research Field: Engineering » Biomedical engineering
Researcher Profile: Established Researcher (R3)
Country: Australia
Application Deadline: 26 Feb 2025 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 40
Offer Starting Date: 26 Feb 2024
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description Many rare cell types are critically important in health and disease. For instance, resident stem cells aid in tissue healing and maintenance, and circulating tumor cells are a hallmark of cancer progression. Despite the importance of these rare cell types, few platforms exist to assess their prevalence and functional heterogeneity. In this project, a PhD student will develop advanced cell culture substrates using digital light processing 3D printing that will isolate cells during prolonged culture, enabling identification and assessment of their prevalence in patient samples and the heterogeneity within the population. This project will generate a deeper understanding of stem cell biology and result in the development of a valuable tool for the assessment of rare cells.
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Requirements Research Field: Engineering » Biomaterial engineering
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications:
The successful applicant will be an energetic and hardworking student who has graduated with a degree in biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science and engineering, or a related field. Additionally, they will be keenly interested in the application of advanced 3D printing technologies and polymer science to the medical sector. A knowledge of basic cell biology, chemistry, and polymer science/biomaterials science is beneficial.
Specific Requirements:
The applicant will need to have an educational background that will enable acceptance into the University of Melbourne PhD program. Additionally, the applicant can have either a BS or MS from a good institution and will need a documented track record of research experience through their coursework.
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