Job Information
- Organisation/Company: RWTH Aachen University
- Department: Dept. of Biohybrid & Medical Textiles (BioTex)
- Research Field: Engineering » Biomedical engineering; Biological sciences » Biological engineering; Engineering » Materials engineering; Medical sciences » Medicine
Offer Description
The project:
The ElastiCation project aims to investigate how the molecular design and functionalisation of elastin-based biomaterials influence their susceptibility to calcification. Elastin-based biomaterials (such as ELRs) are promising candidates for novel cardiovascular implants due to their favourable mechanical properties and biological compatibility. Our group has developed cardiovascular implants incorporating such ELRs, which are recombinant proteins whose amino acid sequence can be precisely tailored and functionalised with bioactive motifs. As an important next step towards the development of ELR-based cardiovascular implants, we now want to understand and control their response to calcification.
The place:
You will be joining the Biomaterials group in the Department of Biohybrid & Medical Textiles (BioTex) at the Institute of Applied Medical Engineering (AME), RWTH Aachen University. We work at the interface of biomaterials, tissue engineering, and cardiovascular research.
Starting date: January 2027
What we offer:
You will work in an interdisciplinary research environment combining engineering, material science and biomedical research. The project provides access to a broad range of methods in biomaterial characterisation, cell culture, imaging, and cardiovascular testing and offers opportunities for scientific collaboration and participation in international conferences.
Where to apply
E-mail: sonntag@ame.rwth-aachen.de
Requirements
- Research Field: All
- Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- Master’s degree in biochemistry, biomedical engineering, biotechnology, biology, biomaterials, materials science, or a related life science discipline
- A strong interest in biomaterials and experimental biomedical research
- Experience with cell culture and/or biomaterial characterisation
- An independent, structured, and reliable working style
- Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research and experimental problem solving
- Good written and spoken English
Specific Requirements
Experience with vascular cell culture, biomineralisation, molecular biology techniques, histology, microscopy, or biomaterial characterisation is advantageous but not essential.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: RWTH Aachen
- Country: Germany
- State/Province: NRW
- City: Aachen
- Postal Code: 52074
- Street: Forckenbeckstraße 55
Contact
- City: Aachen
- Website: https://www.ame.rwth-aachen.de
- Street: Forckenbeckstraße 55
- Postal Code: 52074
- E-Mail: sonntag@ame.rwth-aachen.de
