PhD Student Biomedical Materials (ID2179)
Core
Develop enzyme-responsive hydrogels and microparticles to deliver immunomodulators for preventing fracture-related infections in orthopedic surgery.
Role type
PhD Researcher in Biomedical Materials
Builds
Next-generation responsive biomaterials for localized infection prevention
Domain
Biomedical materials, orthopedic trauma, infection biology
Required skills
biomaterials synthesis, polymer derivatization, hydrogel formulation, enzymatic degradation analysis, immunomodulator encapsulation, rheology, UV spectroscopy, HPLC, in vitro cell culture, neutrophil assays
Preferred skills
micro/nanoparticle delivery systems, 3D cell/tissue culture, primary immune cell handling
Technologies
NMR, FT-IR, rheology, UV spectroscopy, HPLC
Responsibilities
Synthesize and characterize enzyme-responsive hydrogels; engineer core-shell microparticles for controlled release; evaluate biological efficacy of released modulators in neutrophil assays; collaborate with infection biology specialists
Seniority
PhD Student, hands-on research