Research within the Sensor Engineering research group of Maastricht University is focused on developing innovative sensor technologies for implementation in diverse fields ranging from medical diagnostics to food safety assessment. For this position we are looking for a motivated postdoc with a strong background in organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, material science or biochemistry. The candidate will work in a multicultural, interdisciplinary team consisting of engineers, chemists and biomedical scientists. The research group has developed extensive expertise in combining sensor technology with chemistry and biomedical engineering to acquire knowledge and streamline applications for use in real life settings.

The Sensor Engineering research group has therefore focused much of its research efforst into the development of so-called molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) for incorporation into biomimetic sensing platforms. Within this research line, Sensor Engineering has multiple Interreg projects running focusing on the imprinting of a wide variety of targets ranging from low-molecular weight compounds (vitamins, antibiotics...) to micro-organisms. These synthetic receptors form the core of our sensor platforms and are coupled to a wide variety of transducer technologies including impedance spectroscopy, thermal resistance measurements and colorimetry. As postdoc you will assist PhD students with their research, lead your own research projects and assist in teaching at the Bachelor level. 

Applications are invited for a 0.8-1.0 FT postdoc position. Potential candidates will work in a young, ambitious team consisting of researchers trained in various scientific disciplines. This stimulating, interdisciplinary and multicultural environment requires a candidate that has outstanding knowledge of scientific English both in speaking and in writing. The candidate should have a PhD degree in engineering (biomedical, chemical and electrical), chemistry (organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, chemical engineering…) or equivalent. A valid driver’s license is a pre as the research projects are part of a cross-border collaboration. 

Fixed-term contract: 1 year.

The position is offered for one year with the possibility of an extension after a positive yearly evaluation. The salary will be set according to salary scale 10 of the Collective Labor Agreement of the Dutch Universities and will vary between €2790 and €4402. On top of this, there is an 8% holiday and an 8.3% year-end allowance. The terms of employment of Maastricht University are set out in the Collective Labor Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO). Employees relocating from abroad may be eligible for the Dutch ‘30% ruling’, a tax advantage which results in a significantly higher net salary. Furthermore, local UM provisions also apply. For more information look at the website www.maastrichtuniversity.nl > Support > UM employees

Maastricht University

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Maastricht University is renowned for its unique, innovative, problem-based learning system, which is characterized by a small-scale and student-oriented approach. Research at UM is characterized by a multidisciplinary and thematic approach, and is concentrated in research institutes and schools. Maastricht University has around 20,000 students and 4,700 employees. Reflecting the university's strong international profile, a fair amount of both students and staff are from abroad. The university hosts 6 faculties: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Faculty of Law, School of Business and Economics, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience.

Sensor Engineering Research Group

Research at the Sensor Engineering research group is very diverse given the interdisciplinary nature of biosensor research and combines chemistry with physics, biology and engineering. Within the group, we focus on the development of novel sensor technologies that could contribute to significant advancements in diverse fields in healthcare as well as the industry.