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Research Engineer Microphysiological Systems and Engineering

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Research Engineer Microphysiological Systems and Engineering

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Academic fields

Natural sciences

Job types

Postdoc

Education level

Doctorate

Weekly hours

38—40 hours per week

Salary indication

€3378—€5331 per month

Location

Drienerlolaan 5, 7522NB, Enschede

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Job description

As a Research Engineer, you will join a new team of experts from both UT and TNO to kick-start the roadmap activities of the B/MSC at the UT campus in Enschede. During the start-up, you will coordinate with stakeholders of the B/MSC from both organizations. The success of your technological breakthrough will immediately translate into the success of the innovation centre. Join us and be part of this pioneering endeavour.

Your activities
  • Join R&D activities on microphysiological platform development for drug development and toxicity testing in the laboratories of the University of Twente.
  • Co-develop our (modular) microfluidic technology. This includes prototyping new microfluidic modules, or modify existing designs to allow mass-production, integrate a wide variety of sensors, and built systems (setups) that can do fluidic control and allows for automated experiments.
  • Set up equipment, laboratories needs and operation, and contributing to hands-on laboratory work such as testing the developed system, sensors, readouts etc.

Requirements

  • You are a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and proactive research engineer with a passion for innovation and strong inter-disciplinary skills;
  • You have, or will shortly acquire, a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering field. Industry experience in the domain of microphysiological systems is a strong plus.
  • You have hands-on experience with bio-microfluidics engineering, polymer microfluidic chip prototyping skills (Computer-Aided Design and micromilling), biosensing and data analysis. Experience with reliability testing and quality control, (chip) cell culture, programming, circuit board design and/or cleanroom manufacturing is a strong plus;
  • You have a proven experience with industrial applications of microphysiological systems with an end user-focused mindset and are curious and creative in providing tailored solutions;
  • You have good team spirit and are able to work independently;
  • You are fluent in English (at least C1) with good communication skills and able to collaborate with industrial and academic partners; Dutch language proficiency is considered a plus.

Conditions of employment

  • A fulltime postdoc position for one year at the University of Twente for the Joint Innovation Centre Bio/MicroSystems Centre in the collaboration between TNO and the University of Twente;
  • The university offers a dynamic ecosystem with enthusiastic colleagues, in a stimulating scientific and entrepreneurial environment on a green and lively campus with lots of sports facilities;
  • Gross salary between €3378,- and €5331,- per month (scale 10) depending on experience and qualifications in accordance with the collective labour agreement for Dutch universities (CAO-NU);
  • Excellent benefits including a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary, a year-end bonus of 8.3% and a solid pension scheme;
  • Excellent facilities for professional and personal development;
  • The University of Twente offers a dynamic ecosystem with enthusiastic colleagues;
  • We encourage a high degree of responsibility and independence while collaborating with close colleagues, researchers, and other staff.

Department

The Bio/MicroSystems Centre is a joint effort between the University of Twente and TNO, the Dutch organisation for applied science and technology. The research initiative launched in 2024 to drive internationally distinctive research in scalable bio/microtechnology solutions. Rooted in the strengths of the Twente region and industry needs, our mission is to accelerate the development of enabling technologies and advance Organ-on-Chip applications for drug development and toxicity testing. The Bio/MicroSystems Centre brings together interdisciplinary competences from biology and microsystems manufacturing to push the boundaries of innovation contributing to a healthier, safer world. Your direct employer for this fulltime researcher position is University of Twente, Faculty of Science & Technology. You will be embedded in the group Applied Stem Cell Technologies (AST).

Additional information

Are you interested in this Research Engineer position? Please apply before June 15, 2025, and include in your application:
  • a motivation letter, emphasizing your expertise, your suitability for the position, and your motivation to apply for this position in the Joint Innovation Centre Bio/MicroSystems Centre;
  • a detailed CV (resume) including a half-A4 page summary of your PhD research and industry experience and/or industry interest.

High Tech and Human Touch

Join the university of technology that puts people first. Create new possibilities for yourself, your colleagues and society as a whole. Using modern technology and science to drive innovation, change and progress. That’s what it means to work at the University of Twente.

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