PhD stuent Engineering micromaterial based synthetic red blood cells

• You hold a Master’s degree in Biomaterial Science, Applied Organic Chemistry, or an equivalent field of research; affinity with hematology or blood-related products 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 applied biomaterial solutions, nanocoatings, micromaterials, cell-biomaterial interaction, and clinical translation;
• You have experience in investigating immune responses, cell-material interactions, or biomaterials. Experience in micromaterials, implantations studies, and microfluidic droplet generation will be considered as a benefit;
• You have hands-on experience with applied biomaterials science and mammalian cell culture.
• You are a team player with great communication skills;
• You are fluent in English, both spoken and written.

INFORMATION AND APPLICATION

Your reaction should include an application/motivation letter, emphasizing your specific interest and motivation, a detailed CV, a publication list, contact details of referees, and an academic transcript of B.Sc. and M.Sc. education. An interview and a scientific presentation will be part of the selection procedure.

For more information about the position, please contact Dr. Jeroen Leijten (jeroen.leijten@utwente.nl).

Conditions

You will be appointed on a fulltime position for 4 years, within a very stimulating scientific environment. The university offers a dynamic ecosystem with enthusiastic colleagues.

• 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;
• Minimum of 29 holidays 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.