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A fully funded PhD scholarship is available at the University of Otago, in Christchurch, New Zealand. A link to the detailed advert is here, http://www.otago.ac.nz/bioengineerin...ago037854.html and as an attachment.
The project undertake the development of a commercially viable additively manufactured (AM) implant using the latest medical printing (EBM and DMP titanium alloy) and tissue engineering concepts (polymers and bio-inks with cells and biologics). A strong focus on the engineering design process and hands-on validation. Core involvement with an initial translational large animal study (AS1, 2016) to evaluate manufacturing options followed by a pre-clinical evaluation of the device (AS2, 2017). Generate novel data and submit publications to international journals and conferences. Ultimately developing a next-generation orthopaedic/tissue engineering solution for clinical translation.Undertake the development of a commercially viable additively manufactured (AM) implant using the latest medical printing (EBM and DMP titanium alloy) and tissue engineering concepts (polymers and bio-inks with cells and biologics). A strong focus on the engineering design process and hands-on validation. Core involvement with an initial translational large animal study (AS1, 2016) to evaluate manufacturing options followed by a pre-clinical evaluation of the device (AS2, 2017). Generate novel data and submit publications to international journals and conferences. Ultimately developing a next-generation orthopaedic/tissue engineering solution for clinical translation.
Essential background: Bachelor’s degree with first or upper second class honours or equivalent (including a research component) or a Master’s degree (including an appropriate research component) in one of the following disciplines: Mechanical Engineering; Biomedical Engineering; Biomedical Sciences.
Key skills: High level of critical thinking and strong academic merit in engineering design, materials and computational mathematics; brilliant problem solving; outstanding communication; an ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team.
Please email application to Peter Hilton, peter.otago@otago.ac.nz, Note the deadline is the 30th of April 2016.
The project undertake the development of a commercially viable additively manufactured (AM) implant using the latest medical printing (EBM and DMP titanium alloy) and tissue engineering concepts (polymers and bio-inks with cells and biologics). A strong focus on the engineering design process and hands-on validation. Core involvement with an initial translational large animal study (AS1, 2016) to evaluate manufacturing options followed by a pre-clinical evaluation of the device (AS2, 2017). Generate novel data and submit publications to international journals and conferences. Ultimately developing a next-generation orthopaedic/tissue engineering solution for clinical translation.Undertake the development of a commercially viable additively manufactured (AM) implant using the latest medical printing (EBM and DMP titanium alloy) and tissue engineering concepts (polymers and bio-inks with cells and biologics). A strong focus on the engineering design process and hands-on validation. Core involvement with an initial translational large animal study (AS1, 2016) to evaluate manufacturing options followed by a pre-clinical evaluation of the device (AS2, 2017). Generate novel data and submit publications to international journals and conferences. Ultimately developing a next-generation orthopaedic/tissue engineering solution for clinical translation.
Essential background: Bachelor’s degree with first or upper second class honours or equivalent (including a research component) or a Master’s degree (including an appropriate research component) in one of the following disciplines: Mechanical Engineering; Biomedical Engineering; Biomedical Sciences.
Key skills: High level of critical thinking and strong academic merit in engineering design, materials and computational mathematics; brilliant problem solving; outstanding communication; an ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team.
Please email application to Peter Hilton, peter.otago@otago.ac.nz, Note the deadline is the 30th of April 2016.