Researcher position – available in the OPUS17 Project: “Hybrid and elastomeric polymer networks: synthesis, structure and properties” financed by the National Science Centre, Poland.
The project entitled “Hybrid and elastomeric polymer networks: synthesis, structure and properties” is an interdisciplinary research project focused on development, synthesis, and characterization of novel UV-cured networks for cardiac regenerative medicine, in parallel with the study of their synthesis and characterization. The research work will be conducted in strongly motivated research team and department where multiple international project are being conducted.
Researcher Position
The researcher will be responsible for preparation of precursors for photo-curable compositions, evaluation of their physico-chemical properties, elastomeric networks preparation and their characterization, including degradation tests, investigation of photocrosslinking kinetics, mechanical properties assessment, evaluation of surface properties, including water contact angle measurements and adhesion assessment using mechanical tests and fluorescence probes. She/he will also be responsible for preparation of research papers.
Project duration: three years, till February, 2023.
The researcher will be located at the Department of Polymer and Biomaterials Science which is involved in an interdisciplinary research focused on development and investigation of polymeric materials and biotechnological processes, including polymer science, nanotechnology and biomedical engineering. Our special interest is focused on biodegradable polymeric materials for tissue engineering applications as well as for medical techniques (implants, hydrogels, materials for tissue engineering and nanomedicine). For more insights you can visit: www.kipb.zut.edu.pl/en/
Requirements:
- Masters’ and/or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials, Biotechnology or another related field;
- Experience in working with organic synthesis and polymeric biomaterials synthesis and application for tissue engineering or body implants;
- proficiency, chemical, physical and mechanical testing of polymers and hydrogels/elastomers;
- good spoken and written English.
- strong conceptual and analytical skills;
- good social and communication skills to work co-operatively in multidisciplinary teams;
- creativity, commitment and a flexible attitude.
Application procedure:
Candidates should send their CV and motivation letter to mirfray@zut.edu.pl (project coordinator, prof. Miroslawa El Fray). Selected applicants will be invited for an interview via Skype which will be held at the end of February, 2020. Beginning of work: March 16, 2020.
Deadline:
The application deadline is February, 21, 2020.