The Biomaterials and Tissue Biomechanics section has a strong research focus on biofabrication and the temporal bidirectional interactions between cells and multi-cues engineered microenvironments.

With this tenure track position, the section will expand its multidisciplinary expertise in these areas by including for the first time a cell biologist who will foster the current biological research and advance the fundamental understanding of complex engineered living constructs. In the long term, this position will contribute to the ambitions of the section and BMechE department as a center of excellence at the intersection of biofabrication, biomaterials and biology. (see https://tudelft.nl/en/3me/about/departments/biomechanical-engineering)

Research:
Your research will involve cells and tissues growing on advanced biomaterials (2D and 3D multifunctional structures) that are designed and fabricated e.g., by (bio)printing. Applications include tissue repair, tissue regeneration, disease models for both soft and hard tissues.

• you will develop methodologies at tissue, cell and molecular scales (e.g., correlative approaches, cell tracking, proteomics, genomics, bioinformatics) and advanced in vitro/ex vivo models (e.g., co-culture models including bacterial cells, microfuidics) for qualitative and quantitative (in situ) monitoring of the biological functions of the engineered constructs and for understanding the underlying molecular mechanisms
• you will expand and strenthen collaboration within the section, department, faculty and Medical Delta on engineered living tissues, organoids, iPSCs, cell sensing and responses under various external stimuli, etc.
• you will create your own research line and build-up your own research group in collaboration with relevant scientifc and clinical staff members/partners.
• you are expected to acquire grants and expand our current research capacity.

Education:

• you are expected to provide high-quality education in the field of cell and molecular biology as well as in adjacent areas
• your specific educational activities will be established in agreement with and based on your profile
• you show a clear commitment to the quality of courses provided in the department on relevant topics (e.g., Cell and Tissue Biomechanics, Regenerative Medicine)
• you supervise MSc and PhD students
• you are expected to use and introduce new innovative teaching methods to cope/adapt to new learning environments.

Applicants should have the following qualifications:

• you have been trained as a molecular/cellular biologist at the PhD and undergraduate levels
• you have excellent experimental research skills, affinity/prior experience with engineered cells/tissues and/or bioprinting techniques
• you are an enthusiatic researcher, with a track record of high-quality research
• you are a team-player and enjoy working in multidisciplinary teams
• you preferably have previous teaching experience and are enthusiastic about training a new generation of biomedical engineers.

In accordance with the equal opportunity policy of Delft University of Technology, female candidates in particular are encouraged to apply.

Fixed-term contract: 6 years.

A tenure-track position is offered for six years. In the fifth year we’ll decide if you will be offered a permanent faculty position, based on performance indicators agreed upon at the start of the appointment. We expect that you have the potential to grow towards an Associate Professor and/or Full Professor role in the future.
For more information about the tenure track and the personal development programme, please visit www.tudelft.nl/tenuretrack.

Inspiring, excellent education is our central aim. We expect you to obtain a University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) within three years if you have less than five years of teaching experience. This is provided by the TU Delft UTQ programme.
TU Delft sets high standards for the English competency of the teaching staff. The TU Delft offers training to improve English competency. If you do not speak Dutch, we offer courses to learn the Dutch language within three years.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (salary indication: € 3.974,00 - € 6.181,00 per month gross). The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, a discount on health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.
For international applicants we offer the Coming to Delft Service and Partner Career Advice to assist you with your relocation. An International Children's Centre offers childcare and there is an international primary school.

TU Delft creates equal opportunities and encourages women to apply.

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