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Colorectal Cancer Prevention using Targeted Drug Delivery by Polymeric Robotics

Leuven

FULL TIME

November 15, 2024

Colorectal Cancer Prevention using Targeted Drug Delivery by Polymeric Robotics
(ref. BAP-2024-721)
Laatst aangepast: 15/11/24

The research group of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering is part of the KU Leuven, Belgium. The group consists of 3 professors, 3 post-doc and ~20 Ph D students.
The group aims to design new biomaterials that enable an improved therapeutic outcome for a variety of biomedical applications.
By applying an interdisciplinary approach on research from materials science, chemistry, biology and medicine, we develop innovative processing techniques for nanostructured and biofunctionalized materials.
Website: https://www.mtm.kuleuven.be/english/research/SIEM/BIO
Website van de eenheid
Project
The research focuses on developing an innovative drug delivery system that selectively releases medication in the intestines, triggered by infection or the presence of colorectal cancer.
The system will be based on a stimuli-responsive delivery mechanism, integrating principles from soft robotics to enable precise and controlled release of therapeutic agents.
Profile
We expect the Ph D-candidate to hold a master's degree in either chemistry, engineering, biomedical engineering or equivalent and graduated with distinction.
A profound interest and knowledge in polymer synthesis and processing and chemical & biological characterization and a strong interest in health science is highly encouraged.
Additionally, the candidate should:
  • be willing to work in an interdisciplinary and international team
  • have a creative mind and have good problem solving skills
  • be a team player
  • have an excellent English proficiency
Offer
  • The opportunity to obtain a doctoral degree
  • An exciting research environment, working on an interdisciplinary topic combining chemistry and biomedical engineering
  • A KU Leuven affiliation, one of the most innovative universities of Europe
  • Take part in international collaborations and conferences
  • The possibility to become a world-class researcher
Interested?
Please fill in the online registration form.
For further questions, please contact Prof. dr. Arn Mignon, mail: arn.mignon@kuleuven.be.
You can apply for this job no later than November 29, 2024 via the online application tool

KU Leuven strives for an inclusive, respectful and socially safe environment. We embrace diversity among individuals and groups as an asset. Open dialogue and differences in perspective are essential for an ambitious research and educational environment. In our commitment to equal opportunity, we recognize the consequences of historical inequalities. We do not accept any form of discrimination based on, but not limited to, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, ethnic or national background, skin colour, religious and philosophical diversity, neurodivergence, employment disability, health, or socioeconomic status. For questions about accessibility or support offered, we are happy to assist you at this email address.

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