3D Bioprinting of Liver Organoids PhD at King's College London 2025

Are you passionate about regenerative medicine and biomedical innovation? King’s College London invites applications for a fully funded PhD studentship focused on 3D Bioprinting of Liver Organoids, aimed at developing next-generation therapies for pediatric acute liver failure. This studentship provides a unique opportunity to work in a translational research setting at the forefront of tissue engineering.

This PhD project will focus on the development of advanced 3D-bioprinted liver organoids to support and sustain hepatocyte function for future therapeutic applications. Primary human hepatocytes rapidly lose function when cultured in isolation. To overcome this, the project will investigate how co-culturing hepatocytes with supportive cell types, such as endothelial cells, mesenchymal stromal cells, or other liver-resident populations, can enhance and prolong liver-specific function.

The student will use state-of-the-art 3D bioprinting techniques to fabricate complex constructs containing hepatocyte aggregates or multicellular organoids embedded within tailored biomaterials. Key research questions include whether supportive cell types can improve hepatocyte viability and function, and how increasing cell density within constructs affects performance without compromising functionality.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: August 8, 2025
2. Study Level: PhD
3. Sponsor: King's College London
4. City to Study: London
5. School to Study: King's College London
6. Course to Study: Biomedical Science, Biomedical Science (Clinical Microbiology), Immunology, Microbiology
7. Eligible Country: United Kingdom

Eligibility Criteria for 3D Bioprinting of Liver Organoids PhD at King's College London 2025

1. Applicants should hold a Master’s degree (MSc or equivalent) in a relevant science subject or demonstrate equivalent research experience in a related field.
2. Bachelor's degree with 2:1 honours in an appropriate subject. A 2:2 degree may be considered only where applicants also offer a Master's degree with Merit or above.
3. Meet the English language requirements at Language Band D
4. Self-identify as belonging to an ethnic minority group that is underrepresented in science.

Applicants must be UK permanent residents who are eligible for home fees and self-identify as belonging to an ethnic minority group that is underrepresented in science.

If you identify as being from an ethnic minority background underrepresented in scientific research, you are encouraged to apply for this studentship.

Selection Process

Once you have applied, you will need to follow admissions’ instructions and return their requested documents before your application can be passed to the school’s operations officer (education) for processing. Eligible candidates will be shortlisted and selected for a formal interview.

Application Documents

1. Personal statement
2. References
3. CV

Benefits of 3D Bioprinting of Liver Organoids PhD at King's College London 2025

1. Full Studentship for 3 years, including a stipend at £22,780 per annum.

How to Apply

Please apply via https://apply.kcl.ac.uk/

1. Register a new account and login.
2. Open a new application selecting a preferred entry date in accordance with the advert
3. Search for the Full/Part Time programme …

Immunology and Microbial Science Research MPhil/PhD Full-Time

1. Complete and submit your application, including the following:
2. Include a supporting personal statement
3. References
4. CV
5. Indicate the supervisor’s name and project title when prompted during the application.
6. For funding, please select option 5 and type the Award scheme name: KCHC2526AD

For more details, visit King's College London cholarship webpage

Application Deadline

August 8, 2025

Application Link(s)

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