Experimental education and research instructor (0.7 – 1.0 fte)

Are you passionate about high quality research and eager on sharing your knowledge with our future scientists? We are searching for an expert with a solid foundation in experimental biomedical methods in combination with a passion for education.

Position

Other academic staff

Department(s)

Biomedical Engineering

Reference number

V50.5894

The Department of Biomedical Engineering of the Eindhoven University of Technology aims at research and education on the edge between biology and engineering, with a focus on the human body. High end research is performed in our shared state-of-the-art laboratories and students are challenged to work in these laboratories early on in their education. Practical courses in the bachelor phase aimed at biomechanics and tissue engineering are usually done in the SkillsLab, a versatile student-oriented laboratory situated between the shared research labs in the Gemini building: Laboratory for Cell & Tissue Engineering and Laboratory for Biomechanics.

We are searching for a research technician with an affinity for education who will work in the Laboratory for Cell & Tissue Engineering, bridging out to our SkillsLab. As experimental education instructor you bring in general knowledge on cell biology, biochemistry, material science and/or molecular biology. You support the team of labmanagers in running the highly used (>250 users) laboratories in Gemini and use your expertise in research projects and for troubleshooting. As a specific focus you are concerned with facilitating practical education in the labs. These include courses at both the bachelor and master level, combined with the individual bachelor end projects. You will connect responsible teachers with the lab facilities to optimize teaching the experimental skills side of the education. You will train and oversee the teaching assistants (usually master students) and will be the first point of contact for the bachelor end project students and their supervisors. You will ensure quality of the used experimental methods is upheld in the education.

• BSc (applied university (HLO)) or MSc in biomedical sciences or biomedical engineering research with focus on cell biological, biochemical and/or material science expertise
• Experience in supporting research in an academic setting
• Affinity with education, preferably in an academic setting, shown by experience or assistance in teaching, with focus on experimental and technical skills
• Good English communication skills
• Flexible and independent attitude and hands-on mentality
• Well-developed common sense  

If you are concerned that you don’t meet all the requirements sufficiently, but the job does excite you, then be sure to respond, we would love to look at your profile.

An exciting position within an international yet personal university. You are right in the middle of the students, on a green campus within walking distance of the central station. Besides beautiful architecture, you will find varied workplaces and excellent sports facilities. We also offer you:

• A position for one year, with an outlook to a permanent position
• A monthly salary of minimum € 2.471,- to maximum € 3.764,- for full-time employment, depending on your knowledge and experience (scale 7 or 8 collective labour agreement for Dutch Universities).
• In addition to vacation pay, a structural end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
• A favorable arrangement for more holidays or a sabbatical.
• A selection model for additional fringe benefits.
• Working hours in consultation for an optimal work-life balance.
• Scope for your talent with advancement prospects and excellent development opportunities such as mentoring, workshops and coaching.
• Partially paid parental leave and reimbursement for commuting expenses, working from home and the internet.
• A generous employer contribution to the favorable ABP pension plan.

Here you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment . Build on your career at TU/e!

About TU/e

TU/e is a leading international university that educates engineers of the future and pushes the boundaries of science and technology for a better world. An international community of over 4,000 employees and more than 12,000 students work and study on the vibrant and inspiring campus.  

About the Biomedical Engineering labs

The laboratories of Biomedical Engineering are all shared, highly specialized, facilities to be used by the full department. Research and education are intertwined in our labs and we educate our future researchers in a master-apprentice fashion to work collaboratively in this interdisciplinary setting.

As our new colleagues in supporting experimental education you will be working within the laboratory for Cell and Tissue Engineering: https://www.tue.nl/en/research/research-labs/laboratory-for-cell-tissue-engineering/

And you’ll be bridging out to the SkillsLab situated in the Laboratory for Biomechanics: https://www.tue.nl/en/research/research-labs/laboratory-for-biomechanics/

More information

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to have more information about the position, please contact the hiring manager: Moniek van Beest, Research Facility Manager BmE, m.v.beest[at]tue.nl.

For questions about the application process or the conditions of employment , please contact Sascha Sanchez van Oort, HR advisor BmE, s.j.m.g.sanchez.van.oort[at]tue.nl or +31 40 247 7310.

Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page .

Application

If you are interested, please use the ‘apply’ button to send us your CV and letter of application with your motivation and a description of your qualifications.

Screening of candidates begins as soon as applications are received and continues until the position is filled. Where applicable, internal candidates will be given priority over external candidates where they are equally suitable.

We look forward to receiving your application!