PhD Position in reproductive mechanobiology (m/f/div)
Core
Investigate the mechanical properties of the female reproductive tract and their relationship to tissue function using quantitative mechanics and advanced microscopy.
Role type
PhD researcher (reproductive mechanobiology)
Builds
Quantitative characterization of living tissues across cellular and tissue scales
Domain
Life sciences / Reproductive biology / Experimental biophysics
Deliverable
research
Required skills
experimental aptitude, practical laboratory skills, manual dexterity, quantitative and analytical mindset, histological characterization, quantitative image and data analysis, animal handling
Preferred skills
reproductive biology, experimental biophysics, microscopy, work with laboratory mice
Technologies
advanced microscopy, ex vivo tissue culture
Responsibilities
Quantification of mechanical properties of the female reproductive tract, Preparation and culture of ex vivo tissue samples, Histological characterization of biological samples, Quantitative image and data analysis, Critical analysis and interpretation of experimental results