Job Vacancy for Marie Curie PhD fellowship in Biomaterials at the ...

Job Vacancy for Marie Curie PhD fellowship in Biomaterials at the Institute of Biomaterials,
University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
BIOBONE Initial Training Network
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ESR-2
Surface modification of bioactive glass scaffolds
A PhD position is available at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Institute
of Biomaterials in the Department Materials Science and Engineering, within
BIOBONE Initial Training Network (ITN), funded by the Marie Curie actions
under the FP7 People Programme from the European Commission. The
deadline for applications is July 20, 2012. The appointment will be for 3 years,
and the successful applicant is expected to register for a PhD programme at
the School of Engineering.
The aim of the BIOBONE (Bioceramics for Bone Repair) project is to offer
multidisciplinary training in the field of bioceramics, bioactive glasses and
composites for bone repair, which includes the development of ZrO2-based
materials for orthopedic applications, CaP and bioactive glass scaffolds for
bone regeneration as well as composites and nanohybrids, in collaboration
with industry and universities. The scientific goals are to develop advanced
knowledge on a range of bioceramics, bioactive glasses, hybrids and
composites focusing on i) new processing strategies, ii) biodegradation
understanding and optimization, and iii) cell-material interactions.
The present position (ESR: Early stage researcher) is within Work Package 1
of BIOBONE, which is dedicated to “Processing and New Materials” and in the
subproject: “Bioactive materials for Bone Engineering/Multifunctional
Scaffolds”.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated young researcher with an ability
to work to a high standard. The candidate must possess excellent
communication, planning, organization, team working, practical, problemsolving
and record-keeping skills. The applicant must demonstrate fluency in
spoken and written English (German is very welcome, but not mandatory).
Furthermore, the applicant should demonstrate previous knowledge or
experience in at least one relevant field such as materials science, chemistry,
bioengineering or a related subject area. Candidates with experience and
expertise in the following areas will be particularly welcome:
- Bioceramics and composites
- Electrospinning
- Tissue Engineering
Job description: The goal of the project is to develop advanced strategies for the surface
functionalisation of bioactive glass scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. 3D scaffolds
will be fabricated by the combination of the foam replica method, polymer coating

and electrospinning or electrophoretic deposition. Surface functionalised scaffolds
with nanotopography will be fabricated and characterised. Nanotopographies will be
incorporated by the application of electrophoretic deposition of functional
nanoparticles and/or coating with nanofibres obtained by electrospinning and
polymer infiltration. Particular attention will be placed in the combination of
nanofibrous topography and 3D macroporous structures with added functionalities.
Cell biology experiments to investigate the performance of the new scaffolds for
bone regeneration will be performed.
Main research field:
Career stage:
Materials Engineering
Early stage researcher (0-4 years postgraduate)
Additional information:
Early-stage researchers are those who are, at the time of selection by the host institution, in the first
four years (full-time equivalent) of their research careers. This is measured from the date when they
obtained the degree which formally entitles them to embark on a doctorate, either in the country in
which the degree was obtained or in the country in which the research training is provided,
irrespective of whether or not a doctorate was envisaged.
At the time of selection by the host organization, the researcher may not have resided or carried out
his/her main activity in Germany for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to his/her
appointment. Short stays such as holidays are not taken into account.
Research Framework Programme: FP7/People - Marie Curie Actions
Job Details:
Type of Contract:
Status:
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Organisation/Institution Type:
Temporary
Full-time
Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nuremberg
Academic
Faculty/Department/Research Lab:
Institute of Biomaterials,
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Country:
City:
Germany
Erlangen
Postal Code: 91058
Street: Cauerstr. 6
Email:
Webpage:
aldo.boccaccini@ww.uni-erlangen.de
http://www.biomat.techfak.uni-erlangen.org/

Application details
The application must include:
- Application letter containing research interests, career plans and the reasons for applying
- CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work - scientific publications)
- Copies of educational certificates, transcript of records and letters of recommendation
- Details of internationally recognised language qualifications achieved.
- List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the
evaluation committee
- Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and
telephone number)
- All documents should be in English.
Envisaged Job Starting: 1 st September 2012
Application Deadline: 20 th July 2012
How To Apply:
by email to:
aldo.boccaccini@ww.uni-erlangen.de