PhD position on engineering of machine perfusion platforms for organ and tissue culture
Join a leading interdisciplinary team at ETH Zürich to develop next-generation ex situ organ perfusion systems.
Best for:Best for engineers with a background in mechanical, electrical, or biomedical systems and a passion for medical device development.
Overview
The Macromolecular Engineering Laboratory at ETH Zürich is seeking a motivated doctoral candidate to advance research in ex situ organ perfusion platforms. This role involves the design, assembly, and operation of hardware for organ preservation, as well as the development of control software and sensor integration for real-time physiological monitoring. The successful candidate will work within an interdisciplinary team to prototype next-generation perfusion systems for various biological applications. Applicants are expected to contribute to both research and teaching duties, including student supervision and practical course support.
What you'll do
- Develop and maintain existing machine perfusion platforms for human and rat liver models.
- Design and assemble perfusion hardware and integrate sensors for real-time monitoring of physiological parameters.
- Develop and optimize control software for perfusion systems.
- Conceive and prototype next-generation perfusion-based platforms for new biological applications.
- Collaborate with clinical and biological partners to support ongoing perfusion experiments.
- Contribute to lab duties including student supervision, lecture support, and practical course instruction.
Requirements
Degree required: MSc in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, process engineering, robotics, or a related field
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; fluent proficiency required
Instruction: English
- Strong engineering fundamentals in electromechanical system design
- Experience with sensors, actuators, pumps, and control systems
- Fluency in English (oral and written)
- Proactive and self-driven work ethic
- Must hold an MSc degree in a relevant engineering field
- Must be eligible for admission to the Doctoral Program at ETH Zurich
Funding & terms
How to apply
Submit your application exclusively through the official ETH Zurich online portal. Ensure all required documents are combined into a single PDF file.
- Cover letter
- CV
- Diplomas and course transcripts
- Contact details of three or more references
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