PhD student Cartilage Biofabrication

2 maanden geleden

Utrecht, Utrecht, Nederland UMC Utrecht Voltijd
Dit ga je doen

Your project, which is part of an EU-funded consortium project, will focus on the use of bioprinted cells with guiding structures to direct tissue self-organization, recapitulating the different stages of in vivo organogenesis and microenvironmental signals known to direct tissue-specific differentiation. The project aims to develop novel bioprinting platforms with closed-loop process pomitoring and capable of spatially patterning microtissues, or cartilage "organoids" into scaled-up, personalised load-bearing grafts and guiding their (re)modelling into fully functional tissues in in vivo environments. This will be achieved using a converged bioprinting process capable of rapidly depositing cells or microtissues into guiding scaffold structures with high spatial resolution.

You will be performing cutting-edge research and will have access to state-of-the-art facilities both through the Orthopedic clinic at the UMC Utrecht and the Regenerative Medicine Center Utrecht (which includes the Utrecht Biofabrication Facility). You will coordinate your work within an (inter)national network of collaborators, while working in an ambitious, motivated, multi-disciplinary team of clinicians, veterinarians, materials scientists, biologists, and engineers. Further, you will co-supervise master and bachelor students during their internships and teaching opportunities will be available. You will be part of the Utrecht Graduate School of Life Sciences and will receive training, supervision, and guidance for both your research work and personal/professional development, which provides you with an excellent basis for an independent academic career.

Hier ga je werken

This position is hosted at the Regenerative Medicine Center Utrecht (RMCU) and you will be appointed at the Department of Orthopedics of the UMC Utrecht. Located at the Utrecht Science Park, the RMCU brings together the largest group of researchers in regenerative medicine in the Netherlands, who closely work together to translate scientific and technological discoveries into patient benefit. The Department of Orthopedics at the UMC Utrecht is a global leader in the development and application of novel regenerative technologies, such as cell-based therapies, 3D (bio)printing, and the application of biomaterials and controlled release systems.

Dit neem je mee
  • You hold a Master's degree in regenerative medicine, biomedical sciences, biofabrication or a related field.
  • You have a strong proven interest in tissue culture, cartilage regeneration and biofabrication technologies (such as extrusion-based printing and melt electrowrting), which should be specifically highlighted in your application letter.
  • You are curious, motivated, goal-oriented, eager to learn, and thrive in a multidisciplinary research environment. You are able to tackle challenges in an effective manner, also when this requires a creative/non-conventional approach.
  • You are able to work independently, but also in a team. You can connect and collaborate with our partners.
  • You can communicate scientific ideas and results effectively. Proven proficiency in written and spoken English is required.

    Dit bieden we jou
    • A salary between € 3017 and € 3824 gross per month (salary scale OIO), based on full-time employment (36 hours).
    • An initial contract for a period of one year, which will be extended to a total of four year upon successful assessment.
    • Year-end bonus of 8.3% and holiday allowance of 8%.
    • Pension insurance with ABP. We take care of approximately 70% of the monthly contribution.
    • Access to a variety of online courses through GoodHabitz.
    • The option to select additional employment benefits in exchange for gross salary, such as purchasing a bicycle and memberships.

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