AO Foundation
PhD Student Biomedical Materials
Platz · GR
- Berufsfeld
- Wissenschaft & Forschung · Forschungsstellen & Doktorate
- Ausbildung
- Master
- Erfahrung
- Keine Erfahrung nötig
- Sprachkenntnisse
- Englisch
- Lohn
- Geschätzt CHF 50’000–80’000 pro Jahr (100 %)
- Schätzung von jopp, nicht aus dem Inserat.
- Veröffentlicht am
- 24. September 2026
- Zuletzt gesehen
- 03. Oktober 2026
AO Foundation offers a PhD position at the AO Research Institute Davos, in collaboration with CK CARE and the University of Fribourg. The research project develops enzyme-responsive hydrogels and microparticles for localized infection prevention and evaluates their effects in neutrophil assays.
Tasks
- Select enzyme-degradable linker sequences for conjugation to hyaluronan
- Develop and characterize hyaluronan hydrogels and crosslinkers using NMR, FT-IR and rheology
- Measure enzyme-triggered gel degradation and model-compound release kinetics
- Load immunomodulators into hydrogels by covalent ligation or encapsulation
- Develop enzyme-responsive core-shell microparticles for controlled release
- Assess material performance and modulator efficacy in in vitro neutrophil assays
Requirements
- Master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biomaterials science/engineering or related discipline
- Excellent communication skills in English
- Ability to design, plan and execute experimental studies independently
- Strong interest in biomaterials science, innate immunity and translational research
- Motivation to work in an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment
- Interest in orthopaedic device-related infection and microbiology
- Drive and commitment to carry out a demanding research project
Nice to have
- Practical experience in polymer derivatization and soft biomaterials preparation or characterization
- Experience preparing micro- or nanoparticle-based delivery systems
- Experience with tissue cell culture and immunological assays
- Experience with primary immune cells, especially neutrophils, or familiarity with 3D cell/tissue culture
Offer
- Supplementary vacation days
- Pension scheme contributions
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