PhD: Engineering modular bio-inks to produce advanced tissue constructs

• You hold a Master’s degree in Biomaterial Science, Biomedical Engineering, or an equivalent field of research; affinity with tissue engineering and cartilage biology is preferred, but not essential.
• You have excellent analytical skills and an innate ability for solution oriented problem solving;
• You have a strong interest in innovative biomaterial solutions, micromaterials, cell-biomaterial interaction, and clinical translation;
• You have experience in investigating biomaterial science, polymer chemistry, rheology, micromaterials, or cell-material interactions. Experience in microfluidics, droplet generation, hydrogels, or stem cell biology will be considered as a benefit;
• You have hands-on experience with applied biomaterials science and material characterization.
• You are a team player with great communication skills;
• You are fluent in English, both spoken and written.

INFORMATION AND APPLICATION

For inquiries about this position and our offer you can contact Dr. Jeroen Leijten (jeroen.leijten@utwente.nl).

Deadline for applications is set to 31-12-2019. Please use the link below to apply.

Conditions

You will be appointed on a fulltime position for four years, within a stimulating scientific environment. The university offers a dynamic ecosystem with enthusiastic colleagues, as well as the following:

• A PhD position for four years (38 hrs/week);
• An outstanding scientific environment: our department is a recognized Centre of Excellence;
• Gross salary PhD student: ranging from € 2.325,00 (1st year) to € 2.972,00 (4th year) per month, plus holiday allowance (8%) and end-of-year bonus (8.3%);
• Full status as an employee at the University of Twente, including pension and health care benefits;
• Good secondary conditions, in accordance with the collective labor agreement CAO-NU;
• The basic entitlement to holiday leave is 232 hours per calendar year in case of full- time employment.
• Extensive opportunities for professional and personal development;
• A green and lively campus, with excellent sports facilities and many other activities;
• A high degree of responsibility and independence, while collaborating with close colleagues, researchers and other university staff is strongly encouraged.