Vacancies

PhD studentships in tissue engineering / mechanobiology / cell biology starting March 2025

Two fully funded PhD studentships have become available in the area of ocular mechanobiology and tissue regeneration. The aim of these projects will be to explore the effect of different mechanical environments on the culture of corneal cells and their ability to generate new tissue. The successful candidates will receive training in a variety of biological and bioengineering techniques and have access to state-of-the-art facilities at the Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering. There will also be the opportunity to attend international conferences. 

Candidates should ideally have a 1st class honours primary degree or MSc degree in a relevant science, engineering, or biotechnology discipline. Experience or knowledge in any of the following is desirable but not essential as training will be provided: molecular techniques; cell culture and imaging; cell biology; biomaterials synthesis and scaffold fabrication and tissue engineering.

The funded PhD Studentship at Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin, Ireland include fees and a competitive stipend. The studentships are due to start in March 2025. Deadline for applications is 15th January 2025. Interested candidates for this exciting opportunity should send a CV, cover letter and contact details for two referees to Prof. Mark Ahearne via e-mail (ahearnm@tcd.ie). Informal enquires are welcome.