Researcher position in Biomedical engineering with focus on design and validation of additively manufactured degradable spinal implants - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Full-time temporary position for 3 months starting as agreed upon but no later than February 2024

At the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, we work to find technical solutions in sustainability and energy and other things that improve living conditions for people. We have dedicated and knowledgeable employees who together lead research and development in a number of different areas. We have eight departments at the institution. These are: Solid State Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Microsystems Technology, Nanotechnology and Functional Materials, Solar Cell Technology, Applied Materials Science, Applied Mechanics and Myfab - Infrastructure for Cleanroom-based research.

You will be based in Prof. Cecilia Persson's research group, which specializes in developing and evaluating new biomaterials for future use in primarily orthopedics (http://www.materialvetenskap.uu.se/bms/).

The position includes work within AM4Life, which is a VINNOVA-supported Competence Centre that gathers more than 20 partners in academia, industry and the public sector to support competence development in additive manufacturing for the life sciences. The centre is led by Prof. Persson and is funded by academia, industry and VINNOVA in equal parts, with a total budget of approx. 100 MSEK and will run for 5 years in a first instance, between 2020-2025, and engage experts within academia and industry with a passion for 3D-printing with the ultimate goal of developing new technologies to improve people’s lives: https://www.uu.se/en/research/am4life/

Project description
The project is a part of AM4Life, and focuses on the of new implant designs, manufactured in degradable alloys through additive manufacturing, and in particular powder bed fusion by laser beam (PBF-LB).

Work duties
The tasks within this project include the development of new implant designs through structural optimization, as well as their manufacture through additive manufacturing, especially PBF-LB, as well as mechanical validation of the manufactured implants. The focus is on mechanical testing according to the relevant standard to validate the developed implant structures. Coordination with partners in academia and industry is part of the work.

The work also includes analyzing the results and spread the new knowledge through scientific articles and presentations.

Qualification requirements
PhD degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical engineering or a related subject. We require good knowledge of and documented experience of mechanical testing and structural design of components.

Good writing and communication skills in English are required.

Other qualifications
Experience with additive manufacturing and characterization of implants for biomedical applications is considered a merit. Experience with the application of ASTM standard F2077 is a very good merit.

We require the ability to work in a focused, structured and forward-looking manner within given time frames, both individually and in groups, and to cooperate in an interdisciplinary environment with colleagues both inside and outside the division.

The application should contain a cover letter briefly describing relevant experience, CV, publication list, and copies of diplomas, course transcripts including grades.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position for 3 months. Scope of employment 100%. Starting date to be agreed upon but no later than February 2024. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position please contact: Professor Cecilia Persson cecilia.persson@angstrom.uu.se

Please submit your application by 31st of January 2024, UFV-PA 2023/4905.

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