Your project, which is part of the ERC-funded project Re-COLL (Advanced Grant, Prof. Malda), will focus on the design of a novel multifunctional bioreactor system that can expose engineered tissue to controlled mechanical loads and mimic the displacement resulting from combined growth patterns. You will develop novel approaches to visualize and quantify the tissue organization and investigate the responses of the embedded cells. The results will be used to identify the driving mechanical and physical stimuli of the growth, maturation and (enzyme-driven) remodelling of biofabricated anisotropic networks of microfibrils to ensure the long- term functionality of the engineered biofabricated structures, which is pivotal for the development of durable and functional regenerative approaches.

Qualifications 

• You hold a Master's degree in biomedical engineering technology or a related field.
• You have a strong proven interest in bioreactor design, tissue biomechanics and development, which should be specifically highlighted in your application letter.