Postdoctoral researcher - Biofabrication of in vitro 3D bone metastasis model

About WUT:

Warsaw University of Technology (WUT) is not only the oldest but also the best technical university in Poland. The Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering (FMSE) of the WUT is a leading research and teaching center in materials science and engineering in Poland, awarded with an A+, the highest category.

The project will be carried out in BioMaterials Group – one of the FMSE subgroups – which brings together 20 early-stage and experienced researchers focused on biomaterial science and the development of novel technologies for tissue engineering, implants, and drugs delivery systems.

About the position:

BioMaterials Group is offering a PostDoc fellowship in the area of biofabrication of in vitro 3D bone metastasis model.

The Postdoc’s role will be the development of: (i) biomaterials and bio-inks with angiogenic and osteogenic properties; (ii) bioprinting process for a 3D arrangement of viable cells and biomaterials, which function as replacements of native extracellular matrices.

Final goal is to establish an ex vivo bone metastasis model that is based on a vascularized and functionally perfused engineered bone organoid that allows to investigate the pathophysiology of cancer metastasis.

Postdoctoral position is available within project “Development of Functional Three-Dimensional Bone Metastasis Model with Tissue Engineering Approach”, BonMetFun, in collaboration with University of Zurich, funded by Polish National Science Center.

Requirements:

• PhD degree in Biomaterials Science, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or related disciplines, obtained not earlier than 7 years before the engagement in the project is required.
• Proven record of high-quality publications in biomaterials, biofabrication, tissue engineering, or related area is necessary.
• Experience in extrusion-based 3D bioprinting, hydrogels, microfluidics, in vitro 3D cell culture is a prerequisite.
• Experimental skills in organoids and microfluidic microsystems for cell biological applications is a plus.
• Strong interest in contributing to multidisciplinary and international teams is critical for this position
• Proficiency in English is a requirement.

Benefits:

• 1-year full-time work contract with possible extension to one more year.
• Salary (total employment cost) up to 120 000 PLN per year, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Working on an ambitious project with the possibility to build the academic career
• Excellent support for research and facilities for professional and personal development

Applications:

Applications, assembled as single PDF files, should contain a complete resume, a cover letter describing research interests and goals, a full list of publications and copies of up to three relevant scientific papers, as well as the names and contact information of three references (expected to provide letters of recommendation).

Applications should be sent to [email protected] , using the subject line “BonMetFun”

Starting date:

Fall 2022