Your project will focus on the generation of complex shaped 3D orthopedic and cardiac tissues, with specific focus on the development of multi-axis converged biofabrication set-up and its application for functional tissue development using cutting-edge 3D (bio)printing technologies.
You will be performing cutting-edge research and will have access to state-of-the-art facilities of 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 PhD and master students and teaching opportunities will be available, if desired. You will receive training, supervision, and guidance for both your research work and personal/professional development, which provides you with an excellent next step towards an independent academic career.

• You hold a PhD degree in mechanical engineering, biofabrication, or a related field.
• You have extensive experience with biofabrication and an interest in mechatronic engineering and the combination of technology and biology, which should be clearly argumented in your 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, and use your creativity to find solutions to the challenges encountered
• You can work independently, but also in a team. You are able to connect and collaborate with our consortium partners.
• You can communicate scientific ideas and results effectively.

The maximum salary for this position (36 - 36 hours) is € 5.504,00 gross per month based on full-time employment.

In addition, we offer an annual benefit of 8.3%, holiday allowance, travel expenses and career opportunities. The terms of employment are in accordance with the Cao University Medical Centers (UMC).

This position is hosted at the Regenerative Medicine Center Utrecht (RMCU, Malda Lab) and you will be primarily 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. The group is a global leader in the development of novel biofabrication-based regenerative therapies, as well as advanced in vitro models and our outstanding scientists, engineers, clinicians, students, ethicists, and staff work closely together to translate scientific and technological discoveries into patient benefits.