PhD Studentships in Biomedical Engineering: Join the Monaghan Lab at Trinity College Dublin as a PhD student for the ERC Consolidator Grant PiezoMac project. This innovative project focuses on the development, characterization, and application of novel materials in immunomodulatory repair within cardiac tissue. Successful candidates will contribute to transformative developments in Biomedical Engineering, working alongside a multidisciplinary team. The Monaghan research group, renowned for biomaterials, stem cell biology, and microscopy research, offers funding for 48 months.
Study Area: Biomedical Engineering
Location: Trinity BioSciences Institute, 152-160 Pearse Street, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
Minimum Requirements:
* Honours undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., materials engineering, biomedical engineering, biomedical science).
* Motivated, diligent, team player with an interest in scientific discovery.
Description: The PhD students will work on a full-time basis to develop a materials-based approach for modulating injury-based inflammation. The interdisciplinary projects will integrate biomedical engineering, computer science, in silico modeling, iPSC-culture, and 3D in vitro models of cardiac disease. The position is supported by the European Research Council Consolidator Grant ‘PIEZOMac’.
How to Apply: Applicants should submit a full Curriculum Vitae, including the names and contact details of 2 referees (with email addresses) via the online application form. Shortlisted candidates will undergo a zoom call with Prof Monaghan and the team. Please include a cover letter, CV, relevant academic transcripts, and other information in ONE uploaded .pdf file.
Last Date for Apply: Open until a suitable candidate is identified.
About Trinity College Dublin: Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin, is Ireland’s leading university, ranked 108th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2020). It boasts a rich history, a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation. Trinity offers a vibrant campus culture, a global community, and is home to renowned research institutes in various disciplines.
Selection Process: The selection process may include interviews, presentations, psychometric testing, references, and situational exercises. Pre-employment medical screening may be conducted, and applications from non-EEA citizens are welcomed, but eligibility is subject to visa regulations.
Equal Opportunities Policy: Trinity is an equal opportunities employer, committed to non-discrimination based on various grounds. The university encourages talented individuals from diverse backgrounds to join its staff community. The Diversity Statement is available at Trinity’s Diversity Statement.
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