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Biomaterials Professors and Supervisors in New Zealand
Professors in biomaterials in new zealand
115 professors found
University of Otago Christchurch
New Zealand
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Biochemical Engineering
Biomaterial
Biofabrication
Regenerative Medicine
Associate Professor
University of Auckland
New Zealand
Research Interests
Polymer Chemistry
Materials Chemistry
Supramolecular Chemistry
Hydrogel
Biomaterial
Research Associate Professor
University of Otago
New Zealand
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Polymer Chemistry
Biomaterial
Additive Manufacturing
3d Printing
Associate Professor & Director -Bioengineering
University of Otago
New Zealand
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Polymer Chemistry
Biomaterial
Hydrogel
Electrospinning
Victoria University of Wellington
New Zealand
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Materials Chemistry
Additive Manufacturing
Biofilm Formation
Nano Biomaterial Synthesis And Characterization
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Medicine Centre for Bioengineering & Nanom
New Zealand
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Biochemical Engineering
Biomaterial
Biofabrication
Biomanufacturing
Professor of Oral Biology
University of Otago
New Zealand
Research Interests
Oral Pathology
Periodontics
Oral Biology
Dentistry
Biofilm Formation
University of Otago
New Zealand
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Surgery
Orthopedic
Cartilage Biology
Prosthetics Engineering
University of Auckland
New Zealand
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Drug Delivery
Hydrogel
Neuromodulation
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University of Bern
Switzerland
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1 week ago
PhD Student Position in Cell Biology at the University of Bern , Switzerland, in the Laboratory of Oral Cell Biology within the Department of Oral Surgery and Stomatology. The project focuses on cell biology , molecular biology , bone healing , osteogenesis , and osseointegration , with a translational emphasis on dental implantology , oral hard and soft tissue regeneration, and biomechanical stimulation of cells and tissues. The lab studies clinically oriented mechanistic questions in oral rege...
Cell Biology
Molecular Biology
Biomedical Engineering
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Living costs in New Zealand
Estimated costs in New Zealand.
MonthlyYearly | New Zealand |
|---|---|
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | NZ$16.4k $9,600/yr |
 University Accommodation On-campus student housing per year | NZ$12.3k $7,200/yr |
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | NZ$641 $375/yr |
 University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | NZ$37.6k $22,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Associate-Professor
University of Waikato
New Zealand
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Environmental Chemistry
Materials Science
Biomaterial
Recycling Engineering
Senior Lecturer
University of Auckland
New Zealand
Research Interests
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Tissue Engineering
Drug Delivery
Hydrogel
Drug Formulation
Lecturer
University of Canterbury
New Zealand
Research Interests
Polymer Chemistry
Tissue Engineering
3d Printing
Hydrogel
Cellulose Chemistry
Opportunities these professors hire for
Polymer Biotechnology Group (POLYBIO)
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The Polymer Biotechnology Group (POLYBIO) is seeking a motivated PhD student to join its multidisciplinary research environment. The group draws inspiration from nature to develop innovative and functional biohybrid materials . The research combines bacterial biopolymers with biologically active components, bringing together concepts from polymer biotechnology, biomaterials, nanocellulose, materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, and biotechnology . The project offers an opportunity t...
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
+5 more
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Jeff Zaleski
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Indiana University
United States
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Just Landed
The Zaleski Lab in the Department of Chemistry at Indiana University is seeking a postdoctoral fellow/biomaterials scientist to join its multidisciplinary research environment. The project focuses on the design and synthesis of hybrid molecular and nanomaterial catalysts. The researcher will investigate bacterial cells, membrane biochemistry, extracellular vesicles, and interactions between cell-derived materials and nanomaterials. The work combines biomaterials research with bacterial cell grow...
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
+6 more
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US Food and Drug Administration
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United States
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New Today
Just Landed
Two postdoctoral ORISE fellowships are available in the laboratory of Dr. Nirjal Bhattarai in the Office of Therapeutic Products at the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in Silver Spring, Maryland. The project sits within a regulatory science environment focused on biologics, including cell and gene therapies, and aims to support the evaluation of next-generation therapeutic products. The fellowship offers two related research directions. One focuse...
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
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