Postdoctoral Researcher Materials Biofunctionalization

A full-time post-doctoral researcher position is available for a period of 3 years, supported by the Materials-Driven Regeneration (MDR) consortium.

Your project will focus on developing materials that can guide and steer the formation of anisotropic cartilage tissue, particularly its collagen network, which is essential for its durably functioning in the articular joint. Your primary focus will be on the design, synthesis and functionalization of biologically compatible materials for cartilage regeneration that can be processed with cutting-edge 3D (bio)printing technologies.

You will join the Biofabrication for Translational Regenerative Medicine group at the Regenerative Medicine Center Utrecht. You will coordinate your work within an (inter)national network of collaborators while working in an ambitious, motivated, multi-disciplinary team of clinicians, veterinarians, physicists, chemists, biologists, and engineers. You will co-supervise PhD and master students; teaching opportunities will be available if desired.

This position is hosted at the Regenerative Medicine Center Utrecht (RMCU), and you will be appointed to the Department of Orthopedics of 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 developing novel biofabrication-based regenerative therapies and advanced in vitro models. Our outstanding scientists, engineers, clinicians, students, ethicists, and staff work closely to translate scientific and technological discoveries into patient benefits.

• You hold a PhD in chemistry, (bio)polymer chemistry, biofunctionalization, or a related field.
• You have extensive experience with polymer synthesis and processing.
• You are interested in the combination of technology and biology.
• You have a curious, motivated, and goal-oriented mindset. You are eager to learn and thrive in a multidisciplinary research environment. You can effectively tackle challenges and use your creativity to find solutions to the difficulties encountered.
• You are capable of working independently or in a team. You can connect and collaborate with our consortium partners.
• You can communicate scientific ideas and results effectively. Proven proficiency in written and spoken English is required.

• A salary between €3359,- and €5292,- gross per month (salary scale 10), based on full-time employment (36 hours).
• 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.