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PhD Student on finite element modeling of the development of tissue engineered cartilage, in project "Computer-aided tissue engineering of articular cartilage".
Location
Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME), Section Orthopedic Biomechanics of the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), The Netherlands.
Topic
Repair strategies for treatment of articular cartilage damage (osteoarthritis) are so far insufficient. Currently the most promising method is to replace damaged tissue by newly generated, tissue engineered cartilage. Although there is significant progression in the area of cartilage tissue engineering, implants still have insufficient mechanical properties to withstand the severe loading conditions in the joint.
Objective
We have developed a theory for how to improve the mechanical quality of tissue engineered cartilage implants during ex vivo culture. The objective of this project is to employ this theory in order to develop a mechanically superior tissue engineered cartilage.
Approach
To reach that aim requires the collaboration of two PhD students: one to perform the tissue engineering experiments and one to perform computational analyses in support of the experiments. This includes the further development our finite element models (Abaqus software) on cartilage mechanics and cartilage development.
The former PhD project will start Feb 2008. The position for the student who performs the computational analyses is vacant.
Requirements
- Recently obtained MSc degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, (Bio)Physics or a related field.
- Good experience with finite element modeling.
- Familiar with tissue engineering and/or articular cartilage mechanics.
- Strong affinity for multidisciplinary research and engineering science.
- The capacity to write and communicate fluently in English.
We offer
- A challenging job at a dynamic and ambitious University
- An appointment for four years
- Gross monthly salaries are in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement of the Dutch Universities (CAO NU), increasing from € 1956 per month initially, to € 2502 in the fourth year.
- An attractive package of fringe benefits (including excellent work facilities, child care and sport facilities)
Supervision
- Dr. C.C. van Donkelaar ( http://www.mate.tue.nl/mate/showemp.php/65 )
- Prof. dr. K. Ito
More information
Project: http://vacatures.tue.nl/web/Vacature.aspx?VacatureNummer=V50.080&Taal=English
Biomedical Engineering Department, TU/e: http://w3.bmt.tue.nl/en/
Application
Send (email) your application with letter of motivation, extended curriculum vitae and university transcripts, mentioning the vacancy number V50.080 to
Dr. C.C. van Donkelaar
Department of Biomedical Engineering, WH 4.118
Eindhoven University of Technology
P.O.Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven
The Netherlands
Email: c.c.v.donkelaar@tue.nl
PhD Student on finite element modeling of the development of tissue engineered cartilage, in project "Computer-aided tissue engineering of articular cartilage".
Location
Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME), Section Orthopedic Biomechanics of the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), The Netherlands.
Topic
Repair strategies for treatment of articular cartilage damage (osteoarthritis) are so far insufficient. Currently the most promising method is to replace damaged tissue by newly generated, tissue engineered cartilage. Although there is significant progression in the area of cartilage tissue engineering, implants still have insufficient mechanical properties to withstand the severe loading conditions in the joint.
Objective
We have developed a theory for how to improve the mechanical quality of tissue engineered cartilage implants during ex vivo culture. The objective of this project is to employ this theory in order to develop a mechanically superior tissue engineered cartilage.
Approach
To reach that aim requires the collaboration of two PhD students: one to perform the tissue engineering experiments and one to perform computational analyses in support of the experiments. This includes the further development our finite element models (Abaqus software) on cartilage mechanics and cartilage development.
The former PhD project will start Feb 2008. The position for the student who performs the computational analyses is vacant.
Requirements
- Recently obtained MSc degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, (Bio)Physics or a related field.
- Good experience with finite element modeling.
- Familiar with tissue engineering and/or articular cartilage mechanics.
- Strong affinity for multidisciplinary research and engineering science.
- The capacity to write and communicate fluently in English.
We offer
- A challenging job at a dynamic and ambitious University
- An appointment for four years
- Gross monthly salaries are in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement of the Dutch Universities (CAO NU), increasing from € 1956 per month initially, to € 2502 in the fourth year.
- An attractive package of fringe benefits (including excellent work facilities, child care and sport facilities)
Supervision
- Dr. C.C. van Donkelaar ( http://www.mate.tue.nl/mate/showemp.php/65 )
- Prof. dr. K. Ito
More information
Project: http://vacatures.tue.nl/web/Vacature.aspx?VacatureNummer=V50.080&Taal=English
Biomedical Engineering Department, TU/e: http://w3.bmt.tue.nl/en/
Application
Send (email) your application with letter of motivation, extended curriculum vitae and university transcripts, mentioning the vacancy number V50.080 to
Dr. C.C. van Donkelaar
Department of Biomedical Engineering, WH 4.118
Eindhoven University of Technology
P.O.Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven
The Netherlands
Email: c.c.v.donkelaar@tue.nl