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Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: PhD Candidate in Supramolecular Hydrogels for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Welcome to Maastricht University! Join us in developing new supramolecular polymeric materials for dynamic and responsive biomaterials and bioinks. In this PhD project, you will design, synthesize and characterize polymers with tailored chemical and mechanical properties, connecting molecular-level design with material properties and applications in bioengineering. PhD Candidate in Supramolecular Hydrogels for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering - Our goal: To develop dynamic, molecularly designed biomaterials for applications including 3D cell culture and bioprinting. The project will combine molecular self-assembly with covalent reinforcement to create biomimetic hydrogels whose mechanics, dynamics, and functionality can be controlled in space and time. - Your colleagues: You will join the "BioMatt" group of Dr. Matthew Baker ( https://merlninstitute.com/discover-merln/departments-and-groups/research-groups/biomatt-polymeric-biomaterials ) . The BioMatt group is part of MERLN's Department of Instructive Biomaterials Engineering (IBE), which develops biomaterials that actively interact with and guide biological systems. Within this environment, BioMatt combines molecular and polymer design with cell biology and tissue engineering to create dynamic materials for biomedical applications. Working at MERLN means you will join an international network of researchers from ~25 nationalities spanning multiple disciplines. We are a collaborative and interdisciplinary group with diverse expertise, including biomaterials, chemistry, tissue engineering, microfabrication, and cell biology. We work in newly renovated laboratory facilities with state-of-the-art equipment. We have a long history as leaders in the field of tissue engineering and are particularly well-known for our orientation towards translational res...