Open positions

We are constantly looking for motivated undergraduate and graduate students as well as postdocs. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have an interest in our research. Please send your applications to Prof. Leonid Ionov ( leonid.ionov@uni-bayreuth.de ).

PhD students and postdocs, who are interested in our research and would like to join our group, will get strongest support in applying for external funding programs such as  DAAD ,  Humboldt Fellowship ,  Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions - Research Fellowship ,  Fulbright Program ,  Chinese Research Council, Walter Benjamin Programme and others.

ADVANCED MODULES AND MASTER THESIS

If you are interested in doing your advanced module or master thesis in our group, please refer to the following topics that are currently open:

1. BIOFABRICATION

• Combination of 3D bioprinting and fiber spinning for fabrication of skeletal muscle and cardiac tissues, knee meniscus and spinal disk
• Fabrication of vascular structures and neural conduits using 4D bioprinting

2. SHAPE-CHANGING MATERIALS

• Fabrication of smart structures with switchable geometries using additive manufacturing
• Fabrication of living actuator using 3D bioprinting of cyanobacteria in hydrogels

3. (BIO)SENSORS

• Development of electrochemical biosensors for healthcare and environment monitoring

4. DEVELOPMENT OF CUSTOMIZED 3D PRINTERS

We are seeking for highly motivated students for the development of current and new biofabrication technologies based on additive manufacturing devices, such as 3D (bio) printing and fiber spinning technologies.

The candidate should have a background in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, electronics engineering or any related fields with strong knowledge in CAD, electronics, and programming (e.g. C++).