Assistant Professor In Regenerative Engineering and Medicine

Short introduction

• Are you inspired by understanding the processes of tissue and organ regeneration in the human body?
• Are you intrigued by translating these into engineering strategies to help restore lost tissue functions using regenerative therapies or materials?
• Are you fascinated by working at the cross-section of engineering and biology to progress the field of regenerative medicine, as well as to empower the next generation of biomedical engineers?

Description

The Cluster Regenerative Engineering & Materials (REM) within the Department of Biomedical Engineering would like to welcome two new Assistant Professors to complement and enhance its ongoing research and educational efforts. REM’s mission is to impact science and society by investigating and developing innovative bioengineering solutions and enabling technologies for the field of Regenerative Medicine through collaborative research excellence and by educating the professionals of the future. As our future colleague, you are passionate about contributing to ongoing and new research and training programs. You will conduct frontier research and education aligned with the engineering requirements of regenerative medicine, and you are eager to shape the future of the field with us in a collaborative environment.

Profile

As an assistant professor, you will establish a new research direction in the field of Regenerative Engineering & Medicine, with a strong emphasis on either, regenerative biology, immuno-engineering or biomechanics and physics-informed data-driven modeling. Your research profile complements the existing areas of research within the REM cluster and the Department of Biomedical Engineering. This includes, but is certainly not limited to, new clinical applications of regenerative medicine, engineered disease modeling, complex tissue engineering and analysis, matrix biology, multi-omics, and (epi)genetic engineering, immune response mediated regeneration, data-driven modeling, and hybrid modeling approaches (e.g., physics-informed machine learning). In addition to your own research, there are ample opportunities to collaborate on multidisciplinary research projects. You will take the lead in attracting funding for your research and will build connections and collaborations with researchers and research programs within the cluster, the department, TU/e, the Dutch regenerative medicine ecosystem, and internationally. You will develop, teach, and continuously improve courses for the BSc, MSc, and PhD educational programs in the Biomedical Engineering department. You will supervise and mentor BSc, MSc, EngD, and PhD students, empowering the next generation of engineers, and you will conduct your research in our shared laboratories, where we collectively support one another in accessing advanced infrastructure.

Embedding

Eindhoven University of Technology is an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands-on attitude. Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a top five position in collaborating with advanced industries. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow.

The Department of Biomedical Engineering

The Department of Biomedical Engineering (BmE) is at the forefront of groundbreaking research in Regenerative Engineering & Materials, Chemical Biology, and Biomedical Imaging & Modelling. Our primary goal is to educate the next generation of biomedical engineers, who are knowledgeable, socially aware, entrepreneurial, and responsible professionals. To do so, we provide a safe and inclusive environment that challenges students and staff to learn, explore, and develop their talents. The close connection between science, engineering, education, students, and staff is a key principle of our department, where new scientific insights and developments are quickly integrated into education, and students learn and are inspired by biomedical challenges. The combination of engineering and life sciences positions us well to make significant contributions to several exciting and promising research areas, including immune-engineering and regenerative medicine, systems and synthetic biology, the application of AI in molecular design, image analysis, and medical decision support. The scientific questions we address are inspired by fundamental challenges in biomedicine and healthcare, and we actively pursue the translation of scientific insights and new therapeutic and diagnostic approaches in partnership with healthcare providers and the medical industry, and by promoting biotech entrepreneurship among our staff.

Cluster Regenerative Engineering & Materials (REM)

The REM cluster aims to investigate and deliver cutting-edge engineering solutions for the field of regenerative medicine. This includes basic and applied research as well as methodological innovations in the fields of tissue engineering, organ regeneration, engineered disease modelling, biomaterials & biofabrication, computational modelling, and data sciences. Current research focuses on cardiovascular, orthopaedic, and soft connective tissues, as well as the mechanobiological and immunological aspects of tissue and organ development, adaptation, degeneration, and regeneration. Cluster members are nationally and internationally highly competitive. Research is often performed in close collaboration with clinical partners, patient organizations, or industry. The cluster's educational curriculum includes all relevant basic and applied courses in (computational) tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, biomechanics, and numerical methods at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels, with a keen eye for frontier engineering approaches. Moreover, the Department runs a joint master track in Regenerative Medicine and Technology with the University Medical Center Utrecht.

Collaborations and opportunities

The Dutch regenerative medicine field is extensive and internationally leading. The REM cluster at TU/e is positioned very well within the Dutch landscape, with excellent visibility and connections to other groups and institutes. Cluster members are involved in the Institute for Complex Molecular Systems, the Materials Technology Institute,  and EAISI, TU/e's cross-departmental institute for Artificial Intelligence. REM staff take leading positions in several national and international public-private consortia, a gravitation program, a Summit program, and a National Growth Fund in regenerative medicine. Many BmE staff have obtained prestigious personal grants such as Veni/Vidi/Vici, ERC Starting, Consolidator and Advanced grants.

Regenerative medicine is a topic of common interest across research groups in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, such as Chemical Biology, Biomaterials Science, and Photoacoustics & Ultrasound. Within TU/e, collaborations exist with the Department of Mechanical Engineering, for example, on lab-on-chip developments, and with the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science on methodological advancements of AI.

Job requirements

• An ambitious, collaborative, and passionate researcher and educator with a PhD in the field of regenerative engineering, applied cell biology, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar, with a keen interest in biomechanics, immunology and regenerative medicine.
• A distinguished record of academic achievements in research and education reflected in high-quality, impactful publications, research-based product ideas, patents, or other outputs.
• Ability to secure external research funding.
• An informed vision on teaching and learning within your own discipline. Affinity to develop excellent teaching skills and to contribute to the teaching program of the cluster. Demonstrated experience or assistance in teaching is an advantage.
• Strong cooperation skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to cultivate a network with external partners to support research and innovation within the cluster.
• Effective communication and leadership skills, including coaching and mentoring of students, PhD students and/or postdoctoral researchers, leading a project or chairing a group.
• Excellent (written and verbal) proficiency in English and preferably also in Dutch.
• We find it important that our staff reflects the 50% gender balance in our student population and therefore specifically invite female talent to apply.

Conditions of employment

A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

• A tailor-made career proposal for your career track with the possibility to obtain a permanent contract after one year.
• Female candidates are eligible for the Irene Curie fellowship.
• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 11 (min. € 4.537,- – max € 6.209,- gross per month).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• A dedicated mentoring program to help you get to know the university and the Dutch (research) environment.
• A Development Track with the prospect of becoming an Associate Professor. If you have a more senior profile, a tailor-made career proposal will be considered.
• High-quality training programs for academic leadership and teaching.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A Staff Immigration Team is available for international candidates, as are a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) and partner career support.

Information

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Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more?
Please contact the hiring manager Dr.ir. Sandra Loerakker, s.loerakker@tue.nl or Dr.ir. Miguel Dias Castilho, m.dias.castilho@tue.nl.

Visit our website for more information about the application process or the conditions of employment. You can also contact Sascha Sanchez, HR advisor, hradvicebme@tue.nl.

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Application

We invite you to submit a complete application. The application should include a:

• Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references.
• Description of your scientific interests and plans (1-2 pages).
• Statement of your teaching goals and experience (1-2 pages).

We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible.