BECAS GT - Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering - Irlanda (Dublin)
- Código Oferta:14565
- Proyecto: University College Dublin / BECAS GT - Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering - Irlanda (Dublin) / IRLANDA / Dublin
- País: IRLANDA
- Municipio: Dublin
- Entidad: University College Dublin
- Tipo de contrato: Beca
- Duración: 6 meses
- Salario mensual: 1635€
- Observaciones: Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering: The goal of this project is to investigate how the cellular microenvironment influences cell behavior within dynamic biomaterials. To achieve this, we will develop dynamically cross-linked materials that emulate the remodeling characteristics of the extracellular matrix (ECM).
The main objective of the internship is to biophysically characterize the stimuli responsive properties of protein complexes and decellularized extracellular matrices (dECM). We aim to understand how cellular components can influence or remodel these materials, linking microscale interactions to macroscale material behaviors.
By integrating biophysics, biomaterials engineering and polymer chemistry we aim to provide insights into ECM remodeling. These findings will support the development of complex 3D tissue models using dynamic materials.
The intern will contribute to the following tasks:
Functionalization of dECM for dynamic cross-linking
Preparation of cell-laden hydrogels using dynamic materials
Characterization of dynamically cross-linked materials using different techniques ranging from single molecule force spectroscopy to nanoindentation or rheology
Cell-based assays to study cell-matrix interactions
Candidate profile:
Background in polymer chemistry, (bio)materials science or biomedical engineering
Experience with cell culture, microscopy or rheology is a plus
The internship will be conducted in English; strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. - Nivel Académico: Licenciatura o Grado (C5-8)
- Fecha Alta: 2025-07-10
- Fecha Inicio: 2025-07-15
- Titulación: Ingeniería Química, Química, Ingeniería Biomédica, Física- Ciencias de los Materiales, Polímeros
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