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BMERM Programme 2013: Call for Applications

The Structured PhD Programme in Biomedical Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (BMERM) is an innovative multi-disciplinary, multi-partner PhD programme, combining world-class research (leading to the thesis) and a comprehensive didactic and experiential learning component. Research is performed in one of the following themes: Functional Biomaterials; Biomechanics and Mechanobiology; Bioelectronics and Rehabilitation Engineering; Regenerative Therapeutics (Orthobiologics, Neurotherapeutics, Cardiovascular Therapeutics). Click here for more details.

Post-Doctoral Researcher - Medical Device Design

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time fixed term position as a Postdoctoral Researcher within Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering at the National University of Ireland, Galway. This position is funded by the European Commission Seventh Framework Program (FP7) and is available from April 2013 to contract end date of 31^st March 2015.

The project focuses on the development of a stent system for treatment of bronchial stenoses due to both malignant and benign diseases. The work combines elements of stent design, tissue engineering and drug delivery. NUI Galway’s role in the project is focused on stent system analysis, design and prototype development. http://pulmostent-project.com/index.php?id=71

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PhD in Biomedical Engineering

Applications are invited for a postgraduate degree by research (PhD) in Biomedical Engineering at the National University of Ireland Galway. The project is funded by the European Research Council.

Bone tissue engineering and regenerative medicine are promising strategies for treating bone diseases and reconstructing bone defects. Recent studies have shown that mechanical stimulation enhances bone tissue regeneration in vitro to a certain extent. The objective of this task is to use a combination of computational modelling (CFD, FEA, FSI) and theoretical adaptive algorithms to predict bone formation under the mechanical stimuli generated in a tissue engineering bioreactor.

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PhD Studentship in Hernia Repair

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for PhD studentships in hernia repair based at the Network of Excellence for Functional biomaterials (www.nfb.ie) at the National University of Ireland, Galway and at the premises of industrial and/or academic collaborators. The successful candidates will develop a functionalised collagen-based scaffold for hernia repair. This project is funded by the European Union Seventh Framework Programme (FP7/2007-2013) under grant agreement number 263289 (Green Nano-Mesh).

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Two 3-Year Fully Funded PhD Fellowships in Medical Device Design and Development for the treatment of Lung Cancer

Applications are invited for two 3-Year fully funded PhD fellowships in medical device design and development, commencing in February 2012. The positions are within the Biomechanics Research Centre (BMEC), linked to the National Centre for Biomedical Engineering Science (NCBES) and are funded through the European Commission Seventh Framework Programme (FP7). The aim of the project is to design and develop a novel stent for the treatment of lung cancer and will combine stent technologies with the field of tissue engineering. In collaboration with other project partners across Europe, NUI Galway’s role in the project is focused on stent system analysis, design and prototype development. Both PhD students will work in collaboration on critically important and complementary aspects of the new stent system design and development. The projects will be supervised by Professor Peter McHugh and Dr. Mark Bruzzi. Closing date for receipt of applications is the 16th of January 2012.

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Other opportunities

We always welcome inquiries from graduates or final year students who are interested in postgraduate research leading to a Ph.D. or M.Eng.Sc. Please visit the research pages to find out about the department's research programmes and/or contact the appropriate staff member to discuss your interests. Fully funded studentships are often available for students working on specific projects, and these will be advertised here as they arise.

Academic posts

We have no current academic vacancies.

Postdoctoral Research Posts

Enquiries are always welcome from qualified researchers in relevant areas, with a view to applications for funding schemes such as the Government of Ireland Embark Postdoctoral Fellowships and other opportunities that may arise. Please visit the research pages to find out more, and/or contact the appropriate staff member directly. Specific vacancies will be advertised here as they arise.

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