PhD Student: Bioreactor Design & NIRS Cartilage Tech

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. This two-year position starts on August 1, 2026, focusing on a project blending near infrared spectroscopy and functional cartilage tissue engineering.

The role offers a salary of approximately EUR 2,710–2,845 per month, dependent on qualifications and experience. The responsibilities include designing custom bioreactors, programming data acquisition systems, and contributing to scientific research.