Postdoc position at the Department of Developmental BioEngineering

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Postdoc position at the Department of Developmental BioEngineering

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Universiteit Twente

Job description

Hours40 hr.Salary indicationSalary gross/monthly
based on full-time€ 3,877 – € 5,090Deadline23 Aug 2024In previous work we have developed an innovative micro-physiological cartilage-on-chip model allowing the controlled mechanical actuation of chondrocytes embedded in a cell laden hydrogel. This model is developed as a single unit which limits its use in medium to high throughput drug screening programs for the development of dearly needed drugs for osteoarthritis. The goal of this project is to develop a high-throughput 3D cartilage-on-chip model enabling the simultaneous testing of 24 chip units in a single 96 well plate format. You will focus on producibility and processability of the new model and select materials and process techniques for the high throughput and reproducible manufacturing of this new device. In addition, you will develop a working protocol for the operation of this new model including strategies for the analysis of the model using fluorescent and/or bioluminescent imaging. In this project you will closely collaborate with TNO and the company chiron biotechnologies.Your profile

• Hold a PhD-degree in Biomedical Engineering, or an equivalent field of research with affinity for material science and engineering.
• Have experience with photolithography, micro-milling and/or 3D printing
• Experience in working with organ-on-chips and imaging of these devices will be considered as a benefit;
• Excellent analytical skills and an innate ability for solution oriented problem solving;
• Team player with great communication skills;
• Demonstrable leadership potential and experience in the supervision of bachelor and masterstudents;
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Our offerAs a postdoctoral candidate you will be offered a full-time (38 hours/week) position for one year.In accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities and depending on experience, the gross monthly salary for a postdoctoral employee is €3.877,- plus a holiday allowance (8%), an end year bonus (8.3% of the annual salary) and a number of additional benefits.The University of Twente provides excellent campus facilities, and actively supports professional and personal development.

• We provide excellent mentorship and a stimulating, modern research environment with world-class research facilities.
• You will be embedded in a dynamic research group.
• Additionally, the UT is a green campus with excellent facilities and resources for professional and personal development.

Information and applicationPlease send your application via the ‘Apply now’ button, and include:

• A motivation letter describing why you apply for this position and for which of the three positions you are applying
• A description of your research interests
• A detailed CV
• Academic transcripts from your Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.
• Contact information (incl. email address) of at least two references who are willing to send a letter of recommendation on your behalf.

You are welcome to contact prof. dr. Marcel Karperien (Email: [email protected]) for any questions you may have.Share this vacancyAbout the organisationThe Faculty of Science & Technology (Technische Natuurwetenschappen, TNW) engages some 700 staff members and 2000 students in education and research on the cutting edge of chemical technology, applied physics and biomedical technology. Our fields of application include sustainable energy, process technology and materials science, nanotechnology and technical medicine. As part of a people-first tech university that aims to shape society, individuals and connections, our faculty works together intensively with industrial partners and researchers in the Netherlands and abroad, and conducts extensive research for external commissioning parties and funders. Our research has a high profile both in the Netherlands and internationally and is strengthened by the many young researchers working on innovative projects with as doctoral candidates and post-docs. It has been accommodated in three multidisciplinary UT research institutes: Mesa+ Institute, TechMed Centre and Digital Society Institute.Want to know more?Karperien, H.B.J. (Marcel)
Full ProfessorKarperien, H.B.J. (Marcel)
Full ProfessorDo you have questions about this vacancy? Then you can contact Marcel for all substantive questions about this position and the application procedure. For general questions about working for the UT, please refer to the chatbot.

Expected salary

€3877 per month

Location

Enschede, Overijssel

Job date

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 23:33:10 GMT

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