Marcy Zenobi-Wong

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.

ETH Zürich is offering a fully funded PhD position in 3D Bioprinting and Tissue Engineering as part of the EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Print4Life Doctoral Network. The project focuses on developing functional tissue models using advanced bioprinting and microfluidic systems, aiming to address challenges in regenerative medicine and disease modeling. The position is based in the Tissue Engineering and Biofabrication Laboratory led by Prof. Marcy Zenobi-Wong, with co-supervision from Dr. Marcin Kotlarz (ETH Zürich), Prof. Paul Callaghan (Uppsala University), Dr. Maurizio Gullo (University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland), and Dhayakumar Rajan Prakash (Brinter). The research will involve collaboration with other doctoral students and industry partners, and includes short research stays at Brinter (Finland) and Uppsala University (Sweden). Applicants must have a Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering or a related field, with skills in cell culture, molecular biology, computational fluid dynamics, and bioprinting materials. The MSCA mobility rule applies, and candidates must not have resided in Switzerland for more than 12 months in the past 36 months. The position offers a competitive salary, full tuition coverage, and additional benefits such as public transport, childcare, and pension. The application deadline is December 31, 2025. Applications must be submitted online with a motivation letter, CV, transcripts, and references. For further information, contact Prof. Marcy Zenobi-Wong (no applications via email).

ETH Zurich is offering a postdoctoral position in Optical Systems for Advanced Biofabrication within the Tissue Engineering and Biofabrication Laboratory led by Prof. Marcy Zenobi-Wong . The group is embedded in the Department of Health Sciences and Technology (D-HEST) and the Institute for Biomechanics, and works at the interface of biomedical engineering, materials science, biology, and photonics. The successful candidate will help develop light-based 3D bioprinting and optical control approaches for engineering functional tissues with multi-scale porosity and topological guidance. The role focuses on designing, simulating, and building custom optical setups and beam-shaping systems, as well as characterizing how structured light fields interact with photosensitive polymers. The aim is to translate photonic concepts into engineered scaffolds relevant to regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. Applicants should hold a PhD in Optical Engineering, Photonics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering with an optics focus, or a related field. Strong experience in laser beam shaping, phase modulation, and optical modeling/numerical analysis using tools such as Python or MATLAB is expected. The post also calls for strong publication output, excellent English communication skills, and a collaborative mindset for interdisciplinary research. Preferred or advantageous experience includes multi-photon polymerization for optical devices, meta-lens or meta-surface work, adaptable optics, and non-diffractive beam design. The position is funded for 1.5 years and is based at ETH Zurich in Switzerland. Applicants must apply through the online portal and submit a CV, publication list, and references. Questions about the position can be directed to Marcy Zenobi-Wong at [email protected].