Research Engineer Microphysiological Systems and Engineering

Job title:

Research Engineer Microphysiological Systems and Engineering

Company:

Universiteit Twente

Job description

Hours38 – 40 hr.Salary indicationSalary gross/monthly
based on full-time€ 3,378 – € 5,331Deadline15 Jun 2025As 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.

Your profile

• 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.

Our offer

• 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.

Information and applicationAre 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.

Share this vacancyAbout the departmentThe 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).About the organisationThe 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?Wit, S. de (Sanne)
Programme ManagerWit, S. de (Sanne)
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Expected salary

€3378 – 5331 per month

Location

Enschede, Overijssel

Job date

Thu, 29 May 2025 02:42:36 GMT

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