POSTDOCTORAL POSITION “NXTGEN HIGHTECH – BIOMEDICAL PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES” PROGRAMME

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University of Twente (UT), the Netherlands
Sep 03, 2023 21:59:00 GMT+00:00
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Postdoctoral position “NXTGEN HIGHTECH – Biomedical Production Technologies” programme

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • HOURS- 32 – 38 hr.
  • SALARY INDICATION- Salary gross/monthlybased on full-time€ 3,974 – € 5,439
  • DEADLINE- 3 Sep 2023

Within the NXTGEN HIGHTECH programme, funded by the ‘Groeifonds’, University of Twente and hDMT (Institute for human organ and Disease Model Technologies) are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Postdoc for one of the projects of the domain Biomedical Production Technologies (project One-Stop-Shop), in particular for the development and implementation of qualification and validation methodologies for innovative biomedical products.

hDMT is the coordinator of the Biomedical Production Technologies domain of the NXTGEN HIGHTECH programme, which is expected to start in May 2023. Within this nearly €1 billion programme, which has 6 domains and consists of over 60 projects, more than 340 knowledge institutions and companies are working together to realize an internationally leading ecosystem for high-tech equipment. The Biomedical Production Technologies domain has four application projects (Lab-on-Chip, Organ-on-Chip, Artificial Organs and Cell Production Technology), working towards concrete innovative biomedical products (demonstrators) in these areas. A fifth umbrella project, called the One-Stop-Shop project, that will be led by hDMT, aims to set up and run the production chain.

YOUR PROFILE

  • You have a PhD degree in engineering, medical technology, biology, toxicology, (regulatory) safety assessment or equivalent.
  • You have experience as Principal Investigator in scientific projects.
  • You have a good scientific track record.
  • You have knowledge of and experience in in vitro model systems (Organ-on-Chip, Artificial Organs, Lab-on-Chip) and their applications.
  • You have affinity with qualification, validation and standardization of New Approach Methodologies (NAM), including associated rules and regulations.
  • You have excellent analytical skills, experience with structuring information from literature reviews and bibliometric studies.
  • You are communicative and result-oriented.
  • You have a solution-oriented, structured approach and positive mindset.
  • You have the ability to work in a highly collaborative (inter)national environment, both independently and as part of the team.
  • You have a hands-on mentality, you are pragmatic and analytical.
  • You are enthusiastic and inspiring.
  • You have excellent spoken and written English skills. Dutch as native language is a plus.

OUR OFFER

  • You will be appointed at University of Twente (Enschede) and from there seconded to hDMT, the Dutch Organ-on-Chip consortium with multidisciplinary researchers from 16 public knowledge institutions (universities, university medical centres and university of applied sciences) who share their knowledge, expertise and facilities with each other to develop and apply Organs-on-Chips.
  • Since hDMT is a virtual institute, you will be embedded into the research group Applied Stem Cell Technologies at UTwente, partner of hDMT, in Enschede, with a strong focus on the development of Organ-on-Chip model systems. You will be part of a young group of researchers involved in the NXTGEN HIGHTECH project, in particular in the One-Stop-Shop and Organ-on-Chip projects.
  • We offer a position for 32-38 hours for 2 years, with the intention of a permanent position afterwards.  
  • Gross salary between €3.974,- and €5.439,- per month (scale 11), depending on experience and qualifications.
  • Appointment is in accordance with the CAO Dutch Universities, including excellent benefits such as holiday allowance (8% of the gross annual salary), a year-end bonus (8.3%) and a solid pension scheme.
  • The starting date is as soon as possible.
  • Hybrid working is an option.
  • The University of Twente is situated on a green and lively campus with lots of facilities for sports and other extracurricular activities.

INFORMATION AND APPLICATION

For any questions, you are welcome to contact dr. Janny van den Eijnden-van Raaij, Managing Director hDMT (j.vandeneijnden@hdmt.technology / 0612998074) or Andries van der Meer, professor Applied Stem Cell Technologies (andries.vandermeer@utwente.nl).

Are you interested to be part of our team? You can submit your application latest

 3 September 2023, via the “apply now” button and include:

–          a motivation letter and CV;

–          a list of publications;

documentation of your research experience

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

You will be appointed at University of Twente (Enschede) and from there seconded to hDMT, the Dutch Organ-on-Chip consortium with multidisciplinary researchers from 16 public knowledge institutions (universities, university medical centres and university of applied sciences) who share their knowledge, expertise and facilities with each other to develop and apply Organs-on-Chips.

Since hDMT is a virtual institute, you will be embedded into the research group Applied Stem Cell Technologies at UTwente, partner of hDMT, in Enschede, with a strong focus on the development of Organ-on-Chip model systems. You will be part of a young group of researchers involved in the NXTGEN HIGHTECH project, in particular in the One-Stop-Shop and Organ-on-Chip projects.

The One-Stop-Shop project contributes to NXTGEN HIGHTECH’s goal of establishing a world-leading infrastructure for innovation and production of high-performance systems with a new generation of high-tech equipment that can solve major challenges in healthcare. A new generation of technology that will become important for the next generation of people. The result is better medication and health care through better ‘human models’ in testing (Lab-on-Chip and Organ-on-Chip) and through artificial kidneys and artificial cells. The One-Stop-Shop project brings together the various players from the life sciences, technology and manufacturing industry from the various projects within the Biomedical Production Technologies domain to jointly build a new value chain and infra-structure for large-scale production. Technologies with high added value can thereby bridge the Valley of Death, leading to new business activity and strengthening of the earning capacity. Via the One-Stop-Shop end users have access to all multidisciplinary knowledge and aligned technology in one place.

More information

hDMT

NXTGEN HIGHTECH

Inventory and analysis of qualification and validation methodologies for innovative biomedical products by literature review and stakeholder analysis

Development and implementation of the methodology for testing and qualification of innovative biomedical products (demonstrators)

Definition and implementation of criteria for equipment and infrastructure for testing and qualification of innovative biomedical products

Organization and input analysis of consortium-wide workshops to reach the abovementioned goals

Presentation of the results within the project and at (inter)national conferences, and publication in peer-reviewed journals

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

The Faculty of Science & Technology (Technische Natuurwetenschappen, TNW) engages some 700 staff members and 2000 students in education and research on the cutting edge of chemical technology, applied physics and biomedical technology. Our fields of application include sustainable energy, process technology and materials science, nanotechnology and technical medicine. As part of a people-first tech university that aims to shape society, individuals and connections, our faculty works together intensively with industrial partners and researchers in the Netherlands and abroad, and conducts extensive research for external commissioning parties and funders. Our research has a high profile both in the Netherlands and internationally and is strengthened by the many young researchers working on innovative projects with as doctoral candidates and post-docs. It has been accommodated in three multidisciplinary UT research institutes: Mesa+ Institute, TechMed Centre and Digital Society Institute.

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

  • MEER, A.D. VAN DER (ANDRIES)
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