动态水凝胶中细胞基质相互作用博士候选人

该项目旨在研究细胞与超分子水凝胶之间的相互作用，重点探讨材料特性对细胞行为的影响以及反之的影响。研究目的是建立预测性关系，从而设计能够促进与工程化活细胞双向交流的适应性材料。申请者应具备生物材料、组织工程或细胞生物学方面的背景知识。

What you bring: We are interested in the combination of experience, motivation, and perspective you would bring. The ideal candidate is a careful and curious experimental scientist who wants to understand cell–material interactions on a molecular scale. You are comfortable 1) working with cells, interested in quantitative analysis, or 2) molecularly designing and characterizing soft polymer materials. In the project you should be excited to learn both as part of the PhD trajectory. Furthermore, you bring: An MSc (or equivalent) in Biomaterials, Polymer Chemistry, Tissue Engineering, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or a closely related field. Candidates with an equivalent research qualification from an educational system without a separate Master’s degree are also encouraged to apply; eligibility will be assessed individually Substantial hands-on experience with either mammalian cell culture or biomaterials design acquired through an MSc thesis, extended research project, or relevant research position, including (cell culture) aseptic technique, experimental planning, and reliable maintenance of cell-based assays or (biomaterials) polymer functionalization, soft matter characterization, hydrogel formation. Experience studying cells in contact with biomaterials, hydrogels, extracellular-matrix models, or other engineered microenvironments. Direct experience with 3D cell culture or cell encapsulation is highly desirable. Interest in mechanobiology and in relating cell behavior to material properties such as stiffness, stress relaxation, ligand presentation, or remodeling. Prior rheology or mechanical-characterization experience is helpful but not required. The ability to document experiments clearly, analyze data critically, troubleshoot protocols, and communicate across disciplinary boundaries. Experience with extracellular-matrix deposition, cell-mediated remodeling, engineered cells, microbial culture, or engineered living materials is considered an advantage, but is not required. Excellent command of scientific English (minimum CEFR level C1), as English is the working language of the group. Availability to start the position on short notice is highly desirable; however, the start date remains flexible for highly qualified applicants.

What we offer: At Maastricht University, you’ll work in an international, open, and engaged environment. We offer: A 12-month contract (1,0 FTE) with the prospect of a 3 year extension based on mutual satisfaction. A gross monthly salary between € 3.204 and € 4.051 (based on full-time employment of 38 hours per week). 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus. 29 vacation days (based on full-time), four additional days off (Carnival Monday and Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day), and the possibility to accrue up to 12 extra days through compensation hours. Freedom and space to shape your work independently and develop your ideas. A close-knit community of colleagues to collaborate and grow with. A solid pension plan via ABP, company fitness schemes, and access to various university sports facilities. An inspiring work environment in the heart of Europe. About the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (FHML) FHML is committed to health in the broadest sense: from molecule to human, and from healthcare to prevention. We train healthcare professionals and researchers through innovative educational programs and conduct groundbreaking research in health and well-being. As part of Maastricht UMC+ (MUMC+), our international and interdisciplinary community forms a unique collaboration between university and academic hospital, where education, research, and care come together. About MERLN Research Institute MERLN (Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine) within FHML develops new technologies for the repair, regeneration, and in vitro modeling of tissues and organs. Within MERLN, the Department of Instructive Biomaterials Engineering (IBE) uses materials science and engineering to design biomaterials for applications ranging from medical devices and scaffolds for regenerative therapies to predictive in vitro models. By controlling material chemistry, structure, mechanics, and biological functionality, IBE researchers create systems that actively interact with and guide biological processes. The department brings together expertise in polymeric, inorganic, supramolecular, and bioactive materials at the interface of chemistry, engineering, and regenerative medicine.

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