PhD Position in Soft Microrobotics

 

In the Nano- and Microrobotics lab we investigate cellular processes in tissue using multifunctional nanodevices. We use nanotechnology, biomaterials, and microfluidics to engineer our technologies and seek to develop new diagnostic lab-on-a-chip platforms for regenerative medicine as well as cancer.

ABOUT THE PROJECT

One of our current research interests is optically guided soft micromachines for tissue engineering. The project involves developing wireless microactuators capable of manipulating cells and using them to induce muscle regeneration.

YOUR TASKS

• Designing deformable soft microdevices
• Strain-stress analysis and modeling
• Microfabrication using microfluidics, photolithography, and wet-chemical synthesis
• Imaging via electron microscopy
• Cell culture
• Assistance in laboratory development

REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in engineering
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Passion for multidisciplinary research
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Prior experience in experimental design, data analysis, programming, and lab work are not required but are advantageous

WE OFFER

We offer a researcher position as academic staff in pursuit of a doctoral degree in the Nano- and Microrobotics Lab at the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. The initial duration of your contract will be 3 years with the possibility to extend it. You will have continuous support from fellow team members and access to all necessary infrastructure (i.e. lab equipment) to conduct your research.

APPLICATION

If you are interested, please contact Prof. Özkale Edelmann directly (berna.oezkale@tum.de) with your CV, a short motivation letter, and a reference letter. We are looking forward to hearing from you!