Marcy Zenobi-Wong
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EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) PhD Position: Bioprinting Next Generation Functional Tissues ETH Zürich in Switzerland
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Inflammation
Funding
Available
Deadline
Expired
Country
Switzerland
University
ETH Zürich
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This EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) PhD position at ETH Zürich focuses on bioprinting next-generation functional tissues, aiming to advance tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. The project is hosted in the Tissue Engineering and Biofabrication Laboratory led by Prof. Marcy Zenobi-Wong, part of ETH Zurich’s Department of Health Sciences & Technology (D-HEST) and the Institute for Biomechanics.
The lab specializes in innovative light-based 3D printing techniques for precise cell guidance and multi-scale porosity, addressing critical clinical challenges. The position is part of the EU-funded Print4Life doctoral network, which includes 8 host institutions and 6 partners across Europe, providing advanced research training in additive manufacturing of biomaterials and tissues. The successful candidate will develop functional tissue models by integrating high-resolution 3D bioprinting with in situ perfusion systems, enabling direct graft maturation.
Research goals include creating printable hydrogel systems for high-resolution scaffolds, designing microfluidic systems for tissue viability monitoring, and testing tissue functionality in response to inflammatory stimuli or therapeutic drugs. The project involves collaboration with other doctoral students, academic institutions, and industry, including short research stays at Brinter (Finland) and Uppsala University (Sweden). Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering or a related field and demonstrate expertise in computational fluid dynamics, cell culture, molecular biology, bioprinting materials, and biological evaluation of tissue constructs.
The position requires compliance with MSCA mobility rules and offers a fixed-salary PhD contract funded by the MSCA Print4Life network. ETH Zürich provides a collaborative, inclusive, and sustainable research environment, with access to cutting-edge methodologies, training, and benefits such as public transport, sports, childcare, and pension plans. Applications are accepted online until December 31, 2025, and must include a motivation letter, CV, transcripts, and references.
For further information, contact Prof. Marcy Zenobi-Wong (no applications via email). ETH Zürich is a world-leading university in science and technology, renowned for excellence in education and research, and committed to diversity, sustainability, and positive societal impact.
Funding details
Available
What's required
Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering or a related field. Required skills include familiarity with computational fluid dynamics, ability to design mechanical and microfluidic components, strong expertise in cell culture and molecular biology techniques, experience in synthesis, characterization, and application of bioprinting materials, and proficiency in biological evaluation of tissue constructs (e.g., RT-PCR, histology). Candidates must be highly motivated to engage in a multidisciplinary European research network, possess excellent communication skills (written and oral), and have a collaborative spirit and project management experience. To be eligible for MSCA, candidates must not have a doctoral degree at the date of recruitment, must be enrolled in a doctoral program, and must comply with the mobility rule (not have resided or carried out main activity in Switzerland for more than 12 months in the 36 months prior to recruitment).
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