Doctoral Researcher (PhD Student), Bioreactor Development

The University of Eastern Finland is inviting applications for a Doctoral Researcher (PhD Student) position in Bioreactor Development at the Department of Technical Physics on the Kuopio campus. The position will be filled for a fixed term from 1 August 2026 (or as agreed) to 30 May 2028.

Submit your application by 23 June 2026.

Role and Salary

We are seeking a highly motivated Doctoral Researcher to join our project focused on combining near‑infrared spectroscopy with cartilage tissue engineering. Your main duties will include:

• Designing, constructing, and optimising a custom bioreactor for cartilage TE;
• Developing and integrating mechanical components, electronic control systems, and sensing technologies for controlled tissue culture environments;
• Implementing NIRS for non‑destructive monitoring of engineered cartilage constructs;
• Programming and operating automated data acquisition and feedback control syste...