The chair of Bioartificial Organs (BAO) in the department of Biomaterials Science and technology (BST) of the Faculty of Science and Technology (TNW), has an opening for an outstanding PhD student in biomedical engineering, chemical engineering or related field.

Research description
In comparison to natural kidney, hemodialysis therapy removes only a fraction of uremic toxins and it is not continuous leading to significant negative impacts to the patients of End Stage Kidney Disease. More continuous therapy via portable / wearable artificial kidneys (PAK/WAK) could enhance patients' overall health, autonomy and mobility, allowing them to participate in social and economic life.

NODIAL, project aims to develop new dialyzers for PAK/WAK applied in the outside in filtration (OIF) mode. It will provide high toxin removal, achieve higher device durability and possibly lead to the need of lower systemic anticoagulation. The NODIAL-consortium includes the BAO, the company NovaFluX and the Radboud University Medical Center.

We require a candidate with a MSc degree in biomedical engineering, chemical engineering or related field. Knowledge or experience in membrane science and technology is preferred.

You should be able to work independently and have excellent theoretical, experimental and writing skills. Excellent English writing and presentation skills are required.

You will mentor BSc and MSc students and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members. It is therefore essential to show willingness to look beyond disciplinary boundaries.

The University of Twente offers a stimulating work environment in an area of applied, forefront research. You will have a full-time employment contract for the duration of 4 years and can participate in all employees benefits the University offers.

The gross monthly salary starts with € 2.395,-- in the first year and increases to € 3.061,- in the fourth year of your employment. Additionally, the University of Twente provides excellent facilities for professional and personal development, a holiday allowance of 8% and an end of year bonus of 8,3%.

A high-quality training programme is part of the agreement.