Phd Position in The Field of Digital Dentistry - Amsterdam Zuid, Nederland - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Geverifieerd bedrijf

Amsterdam Zuid, Nederland

1 week geleden

Geplaatst door:

Daan Van den Berg

werver van beBee

Beschrijving

Your function:

We are looking for a PhD student (with Dentistry, Engineer, Biomedical Technology and Physics, or correlated background) for materials research in dentistry.

As emerging technologies continue to revolutionize dental procedures, the discourse surrounding their impact often oscillates between exaggerated claims and speculative forecasts.

At ACTA, you will have the opportunity to work with people from different departments, who are committed to transcending these superficial narratives by investigating proof of concepts and evidence-based dental practices to conduct rigorous, field-based science.

Central to our approach is a profound appreciation for the developmental trajectory of 3D printing technologies, wherein considerations of end-user needs and workflow integration are still in development.

Moreover, our research methodology emphasizes the inclusion of diverse stakeholders—from materials scientists and dental technicians to practitioners and field leaders—ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the technology's implications in the dental office.

Your duties

The PhD student will conduct theoretical and invitro research on themes such as the mechanical behavior of 3Dprinted constructions; the impact of aging/fatigue on 3Dprinted oral devices; and the role of postprocessing techniques in the outcomes of those devices.
The PhD student will do lab studies and will receive training for operating several apparatus from research as well as from the dental laboratory. Eventually assisting in the 3Ddesigning of oral devices and participating in the applicability of those by the master students.
The PhD student will provide a modest contribution to the Department's teaching program, participating in literature discussions with colleagues and postgraduation students.

Your profile:

Motivated to do highquality research with the aim of publishing toplevel articles for both an organizational science and practitioner audience.
Academic writing skills.
Communication skills required to collaborate with an industry partner(s) and in scientific events.
High proficiency in English language; Dutch proficiency (or willingness to learn) preferred.
Master's degree in a field related to dentistry, biomedical sciences, biomedical technology, bioinformatics, health sciences, or correlated field.
Expertise in and affinity with qualitative research methods e.g. threepoint bending, shear bond strength testing, fracture load assessment, and fatigue methods.

As a university, we strive for equal opportunities for all, recognising that diversity takes many forms. We believe that diversity in all its complexity is invaluable for the quality of our teaching, research and service. We are always looking for talent with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

This also means that we are committed to creating an inclusive community so that we can use diversity as an asset.

We realise that each individual brings a unique set of skills, expertise and mindset.

Therefore we are happy to invite anyone who recognises themselves in the profile to apply, even if you do not meet all the requirements.

What do we offer?:

A challenging position in a socially involved organisation. At ACTA, you contribute to education, research and service for a better world. And that is valuable.

So in return for your efforts, we offer you:

- a position for at least 1 FTE. Your employment contract will initially last 1 year. After a satisfactory evaluation of the initial appointment, the contract will be extended for a duration of 4 years.

We also offer you attractive fringe benefits and regulations

Some examples:

A fulltime 38hour working week comes with a holiday leave entitlement of 232 hours per year. If you choose to work 40 hours, you have 96 extra holiday leave hours on an annual basis. For parttimers, this is calculated pro rata.
8% holiday allowance and 8.3% endofyear bonus

- solid pension scheme (ABP)
- contribution to commuting expenses
- optional model for designing a personalized benefits package

About us:

ACTA aspires to be the premier dental knowledge center in the Netherlands, recognized nationally and internationally for its excellence in education, research, impact, and (top-tier) patient care.

A healthy mouth for everyone:
that is the mission ACTA pursues daily. ACTA's staff engages in scientific research, delivers education, and provides patient care. Every day, staff and students treat around 300 patients.

In total, 900 students are enrolled in the bachelor's and master's programs in Dentistry and the post-initial master's program in Oral Health Science.

Additionally, ACTA offers continuing education for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants. ACTA enjoys high international esteem, holding the second position in the international QS Ranking.

ACTA is a collaborative venture between the Dentistry faculties of the UvA and the VU, situated on the VU campus