Postdoc Position in Organ-on-a-chip/tissue Engineering

Vor 7 Tagen


Aachen, Deutschland Uniklinik RWTH Aachen Vollzeit

The Institute of Applied Medical Engineering, Biohybrid & Medical Textils _-Respiratory Tissue Engineering-_ is looking for a

**Postdoc Position in Organ-on-a-Chip/Tissue Engineering (f/m/d)**:
**Operational area**:Institute of Applied Medical Engineering, Biohybrid & Medical Textiles

**Working hours**:Full-time 100% (currently 38,5 hours/week)
**Duration/Term of employment**:2 years with option of prolongation
**Start date**:as soon as possible
**Remuneration/Rates**:EG 13 (TV-L)

The Department of Biohybrid and Medical Textiles at the Institute of Applied Medical Engineering focuses on developing tissue-engineering solutions to address clinical needs and provide models for basic research. The Respiratory Tissue Engineering Group is a young, motivated, interdisciplinary, and international team working together to advance complex in vitro modeling.

**Project/Topic**

In the REVEAL project, we are developing an advanced in vitro airway model to investigate the mechanisms underlying the onset and manifestation of neuronal hypersensitivity in chronic cough. We’re seeking a passionate postdoctoral researcher eager to shape the future of organ-on-a-chip technology and respiratory tissue engineering. Your work will involve topics such as airway tissue engineering, primary cell and iPSC generation, culture, and differentiation, all aimed at creating a sophisticated 3D model with real-world impact.

**Qualification profile and skills**:

- PhD in biology, tissue engineering, biomedical engineering or similar
- Highly motivated attitude, with the ability to work and make decisions independently
- Collaborative working style
- Strong interest in in vitro research
- Proficiency in spoken and written English (Level C1)
- Experience in molecular biology techniques such as transcriptomics/single-cell sequencing is a plus

**Why you should choose us?**

**We offer**
- **30 days of vacation** per year for full-time employment
- **A bonus of 3,000 euros** for employees who help recruit employees in the care sector
- An attractive **company pension scheme** from VBL
- **Education opportunities**, including updating and upgrading
- Access to **public transport**:

- **An onboarding app** for new employees
- Extended opening hours in the **staff restaurant**

**Application**:
**Please submit the following documents**:

- CV including publication list
- Letter of motivation
- Certificates and transcripts
- Contact details of 2 references
- Summary of PhD thesis
- Please answer the following two questions in a separate document: Why do you want to do an academic postdoc? What skills and experience do you contribute to this project? (up to 250 words each)

**Contact**:
University Hospital of the RWTH Aachen, Institute of Applied Medical Engineering, Biohybrid & Medical Textiles, Univ.Prof. Dr. med. Stefan Jockenhövel, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074 Aachen.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact** PD Dr. Anja Lena Thiebes**

Phone.: +49 241/ 80-47472

This job advertisement is aimed at all genders.

The RWTH Aachen University Hospital promotes equal opportunity and diversity. Applications from women are expressly sought and, in accordance with relevant laws, will be treated preferentially.

Employment at a fraction less than the weekly full-time working hours stated above is generally possible.


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