Biofabrication and Tissue Engineering expert

17 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University Medical Center Utrecht (UMC Utrecht)

Research Field

Medical sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

30 May 2024 - 21:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

36.0

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

We offer an applied position for a postdoc – Biofabrication Expert to support the translational activities at the Innovation Center for Advanced Therapies (ICAT) within the UMC Utrecht. In this role, you will play an important part in advancing our biofabrication capabilities, contributing to the development of novel Medical Devices and Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs), pushing the boundaries of what is possible in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine.
ICAT offers an infrastructure for collaboration with fundamental and translational researchers, experts, analysts, companies, and clinicians from different disciplines to translated new innovative medicines more quickly into a production process that is suitable for clinical validation. Your role is to plan and execute activities for innovations and (early) process development for Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) towards GMP-complaint process.
As a biofabrication expert you will be involved in a broad range of tasks such as:

• Provide hands-on work in the laboratory to develop and optimize complex biofabrication production processes for combined ATMPs and prepare them for the production under GMP.
• Provide technical expertise in the scale-up and translation of biofabricated Medicinal products.
• Act as subject matter expert in biofabrication and tissue engineering for both customers and ICAT colleagues.
• Work closely with the Utrecht-based biofabrication team to set up and execute research.
• Play a crucial role in translating research, being a source of information for researchers, clinicians and regulatory experts.
• Contribute to project planning, budgeting, and reporting activities.
• Analyze and provide feedback about data and prepare reports.
• Actively identify and analyze opportunities in the market.
• (co) Write grants or company collaborations.

Requirements
Specific Requirements

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our versatile environment in regenerative medicine, tissue engineering and cell-and gene therapy. In addition, you also have:

• a Ph.D. in Life Science, preferably Regenerative Medicine;
• 3-5 years of experience in tissue engineering (preferably in upscaling of Medical Devices or ATMP’s);
• in depth knowledge about biofabrication techniques;
• hands-on lab experience;
• the ability to think analytically, problem-solving skills, and a drive to succeed;
• the ability to work seamlessly within multidisciplinary teams and enjoys working in innovative high-pressure environments;
• good proficiency in English both in word and writing skills.
• an enthusiastic, flexible and accurate work ethic;
• an interest in joining an interdisciplinary and international environment;

Additional Information
Benefits

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).

Additional comments

Contact our colleague:
Joost van Duijn
0612900472
[email protected]

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/341658/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

UMC Utrecht

Country

Netherlands

City

Utrecht

Postal Code

3584CX

Street

Heidelberglaan 100

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/341658/biofabrication-and-tissue-engineerin…

Contact

City

Utrecht

Website

http://www.umcutrecht.nl/

Street

Heidelberglaan 100

Postal Code

3584 CX

STATUS: EXPIRED