PhD Scholarship in Mechanobiological Assessment of Spinal Implant Wear Particles

PhD Scholarship in Mechanobiological Assessment of Spinal Implant Wear Particles

This scholarship focuses on investigating the mechanobiological effects of wear particles on IVD cells using a spinal implant-on-a-chip platform, simulating physiological loading conditions.

This scholarship aims to develop a spinal implant-on-a-chip platform to study the mechanobiological effects of wear particles on healthy IVD cells. The project involves generating clinically relevant wear particles and simulating physiological loading conditions.

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$35,886

Applications are now open.

31/10/2028

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Qualification in biomedical and biomechanical and mechanical engineering.

Please submit your academic CV to the designated supervisor for consideration. The awarding of the PhD scholarship is contingent upon successfully passing the interview process.

Basic knowledge in cell biology is highly desired.

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