PHD GSO 016-25 PhD Scholarship in Heart Organ Bioprinting Biomedical Engineering and CÚRAM
Friday, 26 Sep 2025
Closing Date: Friday, 31 Oct 2025
Application: PHD GSO 016-25 PhD Scholarship in Heart Organ Bioprinting
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time, fully-funded PhD scholarship in AI-powered organ bioprinting. The scholarship will be under the supervision of Dr Andrew Daly, Associate Professor in Biomedical Engineering.
The researcher will join Dr Daly's lab, which combines expertise in 3D bioprinting, tissue engineering, and biomaterials. The group leverages this interdisciplinary research expertise for heart tissue bioprinting applications. For further information, see biofabrication.ie. Our lab is located in the biomaterials research cluster at CÚRAM, the Research Ireland Centre for Medical Devices at the University of Galway, which possesses state-of-the-art biomaterials and tissue engineering research facilities. The position is available from October 2025.
University of Galway: Located in Galway, Ireland, with a strong reputation in Medtech and Biomedical Engineering Research. Galway's Medtech cluster is globally recognised.
Project Description: Bioprinting technology aims to develop artificial tissues and organs that mimic native counterparts. This project will establish an intelligent, AI-driven bioprinting platform with volumetric process vision and closed-loop control to fabricate multicellular human heart tissue constructs derived from induced pluripotent stem cells. You will receive advanced training in biofabrication, microscopy, computer vision, and hydrogel engineering techniques during the PhD program.
Stipend: Fully funded four-year scholarship – €25,000 per annum (tax-exempt). You will also receive a high-end laptop for research and travel expenses to attend leading international conferences.
University Fees: University fees are fully covered by the scholarship.
Start date: Expected start date of Winter 2025 or Spring 2026
Academic Entry Requirements: Applicants must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, Computer Science or a related field. Prospective candidates should be enthusiastic, motivated, and willing to learn new skills.
To Apply for the Scholarship: Send your CV (including the names of two referees) and a one-page motivation letter explaining why you would like to join the project to Dr Andrew Daly at andrew.daly@universityofgalway.ie. Please use the subject line "PhD application". For an informal discussion on the position, you may contact via email.
Application Deadline: 31/10/2025
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