Post-Doctoral Position: Robotic System: Join an innovative project at the Neuro-Mechanical Modeling and Engineering Lab (NMLab), part of a prestigious ERC Consolidator Grant project named ROBOREACTOR, focusing on breakthrough rehabilitation robotic technologies for skeletal muscle regeneration.
- Designation: Post-Doctoral Fellow
- Research Area: Development of robotic system for training 3D skeletal muscle tissues engineered in vitro
- Location: Faculty of Engineering Technology (ET), University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, BioHybrid Robotics, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, or related field
- Experience in designing, fabricating, and controlling robots for pacing small skeletal muscles
- Ability to work in a cell culture lab for engineering muscle tissues via cell culturing
- Proficiency in English, both written and oral
- Interpersonal skills, organizational abilities, and high motivation
Job Description:
- Develop a robotic system to mechanically and electrically pace engineered skeletal muscle tissues in vitro
- Select biocompatible materials for the robot structure
- Develop low-level controllers of tissue strain and electrical activation
- Collaborate on muscle-on-a-chip and statistical modeling projects
- Contribute to impactful research within the field
How to Apply:
- Application: Apply via the web platform – Apply now
- Deadline: August 26th, 2024
- Contact: For questions, contact Prof. Massimo Sartori at m.sartori@utwente.nl
This post offers a full-time 3-year position, a competitive gross salary, professional development programs, access to outstanding facilities, a solid pension scheme, and more. If you’re enthusiastic about robotic systems for tissue engineering and muscle regeneration, this opportunity awaits you. Apply now and be part of cutting-edge research at the forefront of robotic technologies.
