The European Training Network “MgSafe” is offering in total 15 PhD positions (m/f) in the area of magnesium implant imaging. The EU-funded MSCA-ITN ‘MgSafe’ investigates a novel combination of imaging technologies for biodegradable magnesium implants in order to promote patient safety.
About the positions:
- The PhD candidates (m/f) will quantify the physical impact and suitability of a variety of modalities on Mg implants. Highly sophisticated imaging techniques (nano and μCT, MRT, PET, USPA, IR) will be developed beyond the forefront of medical device production.
- This will be done in vivo and with in situ labelling options to deliver non-invasively data on different time and length scales.
- The body reaction and material behaviour will be investigated during Mg degradation with a precision and plethora of details, which is currently not available.
Available PhD projects:
- In vivo characterisation of designated Mg materials (pins and wires) by μCT and fluorescence imaging in rats. Medical University of Graz, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Graz, Austria (Prof. A.-M. Weinberg)
- Large animal in vivo characterisation of designated full size Mg implants (K‐Wires, screws) by clinical CT in a juvenile sheep model. Medical University of Graz, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Austria (Prof. A.-M. Weinberg) in cooperation with Graz University of Technology, Institute of Biomechanics, Graz, Austria (Prof. G. A. Holzapfel)
- Histological validation of advanced bone implant imaging techniques. Department of Biomaterials, Institute for Clinical Dentistry, University of Oslo, Norway (Prof. H.J. Haugen)
- Molecular and structural analyses during bone healing and soft-tissue inflammation. Department of Biomaterials, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden (Prof. P. Thomsen)
- MRI development for Mg implants to study inflammation. Hannover Medical School, Institute for Laboratory Animal Science, Combinatorial Imaging Facility, CiF, Hannover, Germany (Dr. M. Meier)
- Multimodal imaging of bone regeneration and remodelling after implantation of degradable Mg-based devices in experimental animal models. National Research Council (CNR) Institute of Clinical Physiology, Pisa, Italy (Prof. L. Menichetti)
- Biochemical and biohumoral studies of bone regeneration and remodelling after implantation. National Research Council (CNR) Institute of Clinical Physiology, Pisa, Italy (Prof. L. Menichetti)
- In vivo monitoring of the body reaction to the implant by using a novel optical probe and near infrared spectroscopy. Oslo Metropolitan University, Faculty of Technology, Art and Design, Department of Mechanical, Electrical and Chemical Engineering, Oslo, Norway (Dr. Mirtaheri)
- Characterisation of corrosion layer structure and composition in explants. Biomaterials Group, Materials Design Division, Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland (Prof. W. Swieszkowski)
- Structural characterisation of explants by synchrotron radiation: differential phase contrast (DPC) µ and nano tomography for investigation of Mg implant tissue interface. Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht, Institute for Materials Research, Outstation at DESY, Hamburg, Germany (Prof.R. Willumeit-Römer)
- Structural characterisation of explants by synchrotron radiation: Bone remodelling at the implant-bone interface, SAXS investigations. Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht, Institute for Materials Research, Outstation at DESY, Hamburg, Germany (Prof.R. Willumeit-Römer)
- Software development for management and visualisation of multimodal data. SCANCO Medical AG, Bruettisellen, Switzerland (Dr. V. Stadelmann)
- En route to the clinic: MR safety – MR antenna design tailored for Mg alloy implants. MRI.TOOLS GmbH, Robert-Roessle Strasse 10, 13125 Berlin, Germany (Prof. T. Niendorf)
- En route to the clinic: MR safety – influence of Mg implants on MR signal. Syntellix AG and MHH, Research and Development, Hannover, Germany (Dr. J.-M- Seitz)
- High-resolution ultrasound and photoacoustic (USPA) imaging for human application. Fujifilm Visualsonics, Amsterdam, the Netherlands (Dr. J. Jose)
Benefits:
- Excellent job opportunities in attractive and well-equipped research groups (e.g. nano and μCT, MRT, PET, USPA, IR, microscopy, cell culture and corrosion laboratories)
- Intense exchange with researchers located in eight European countries
- Comprehensive academic support program including subject-specific courses, soft skill training, research stays abroad, individual career coaching
- 3-year employment contract, salaries according to the EU MSCA-ITN regulations
Qualifications (for the specific requirements of the 15 positions):
- Applicant must hold research-based master’s degree or equivalent (e.g. diploma) in a subject related to the respective position.
- Applicants must possess excellent command of English
- Applicants must demonstrate pro-active attitude, good communication skills and ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary international team
- Applicant must have experience in publishing; motivation to participate in the projects training program
- Applicants are required to be Early-Stage Researchers. They must, at the date of recruitment, be in the first four years (full-time equivalent research experience) of their research careers (= after acquiring MSc degree or similar) and have not been awarded a doctoral degree yet.
- Applicant may be of any nationality.
- Mobility rule: researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting beneficiary for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date.
Starting date: April 1st 2019
Duration: 03 years
How to apply:
- Application to be sent in English quoting job offer code no. 2018/WB 5 and which position he/she is interested in by email preferably in one pdf file not exceeding 10 MB to application.mgsafe@hzg.de and application must include:
- CV with details of academic/education history, including a list of courses/exams and grades, the exact award date (day/month/year) of the degree with original transcripts of Bachelor and Master University Degree (or similar) as well as copy of valid identity documents,
- a list of your publications,
- a list of skills you acquired during the courses attended at university,
- a documentation of special skills suitable for the position you apply for,
- a documentation of your excellent English skills (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, CAE or CPE with minimum scores of: TOEFL: 600 (paper-based test), 92 (Internet-based test), IELTS: 6.5 with no section lower than 5.5, or equivalent),
- a copy or half-page summary of master/diploma thesis and
- a letter of motivation (up to 2 pages) which states your research experience and interests and a concrete project plan, which explains how you envisage your work in the project,
- names and contact information of at least two academic referees who could write a letter of recommendation.
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Organization | Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht |
Country | Germany |
Fellowship Level | Doctoral |
Subject areas |
Biochemistry, Biology, Life Science, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacy, Physics, Electronics Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Materials Science |
Fellowship amount | Varies |
Eligibility | Open to all nationalities |
Deadline | 31st October 2018 |
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