Associate / Full Professor In Regenerative Engineering and Medicine

Short introduction

The Cluster of Regenerative Engineering & Materials (REM) within the Department of Biomedical Engineering is looking to expand its team with an Associate or Full Professor 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 conduct frontier research and education aligned with the engineering requirements of regenerative medicine, and you are eager to shape the future of the field in a collaborative environment.

Description

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 tissue engineering and regenerative medicine 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 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.

The position

• You develop internationally leading research in a field aligned with Regenerative Engineering & Materials (REM) and publish about it in authoritative journals.
• You take the lead in initiating and coordinating multidisciplinary research projects with diverse external funding sources. Your ability to integrate different disciplines will be key to your success.
• You strengthen connections and collaborations with researchers and research programs within the cluster, the department, TU/e, the Dutch regenerative medicine ecosystem, and internationally.
• You cultivate a network with external partners to support research and innovation within the cluster. You provide academic guidance and leadership to working groups, committees, or project teams within the Regenerative Engineering & Materials cluster and/or the Biomedical Engineering department.
• You initiate, develop, teach, and continuously improve courses for the BSc, MSc, and PhD education programs of the Biomedical Engineering department.
• You supervise and mentor BSc, MSc, EngD, PhD students and postdocs, empowering the next generation of engineers.
• You and your group conduct your research in our shared laboratories, where we collectively support each other to access advanced infrastructure.

Job requirements

• An ambitious, collaborative, and passionate researcher and educator with a PhD in the field of regenerative engineering in the broadest sense. The candidate's research and education profile is complementary to that of the current lines of research within the REM cluster and the Biomedical Engineering department. This includes, but is certainly not limited to, controlled release, computational biomaterials science, organ-on-chip models, neural tissue engineering, and genetic engineering.
• Ability to conduct top-notch, high-quality academic research, reflected in sustained funding history and demonstrable and impactful outputs.
• Ability to teach, demonstrated by experience or assistance in teaching. Informed vision on teaching and learning within your own discipline.
• Strong and proven cooperation skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
• Effective communication and leadership skills, including coaching and mentoring of students and staff, leading a project, or chairing a group.
• Experience in translation of research to clinical procedures and commercial products.
• Excellent (written and verbal) proficiency in English.
• 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 department, in an interdisciplinary setting, and within an international network. TU/e is situated on a beautiful, green campus, within walking distance of Eindhoven's central train station. The city has a mild climate and is well-connected by rail, air, and road links with major European cities. The city is at the heart of the Brainport region, a region with high growth, high innovation, and many permanent employment opportunities for expats in the Netherlands. In addition, we offer you:

• A tenured Associate or Full Professor position with PhD promotion rights and group leadership.
• The opportunity to focus your career on education, research, or impact. You can develop your personal ambitions and objectives in alignment with the university's strategic objectives.
• Female candidates are eligible for the Irene Curie fellowship.
• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
• 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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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.