Postdoctoral Position for Organoid Assembly: Heidelberg University is inviting applications for a full-time postdoctoral position focused on the development of methods for culturing organoids, assembloids, and co-organoids for inter-organ communication, utilizing acoustic and microfluidic technologies within the collaborative research program “Precision Organoid Engineering for Multi-Organ Interaction Studies (POEM).”
Postdoctoral Position for Acoustic and Microfluidic Organoid Assembly (f/m/d)
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Biomedical Engineering, Microfluidics, Organoid Research |
| Location | Heidelberg University, Neuenheimer Feld Campus, Germany |
| Eligibility/Qualification | – Doctoral degree in physics, mechanical/electrical engineering, biotechnology, or related fields – Experience in microfluidics; knowledge of acoustofluidics and/or cell biology is advantageous. |
Job Description:
- Design experiments to assess organoid and assembloid formation using microfluidic devices with ultrasound-directed cell manipulation.
- Develop microfluidic chips for cell handling and assembly, exploring force field combinations like light and magnetics.
- Analyze the impact of guided assembly and force field manipulation on cell and tumor biology.
- Collaborate with POEM platform head and interdisciplinary research groups.
- Integrate findings into automated cell culture processes and assist in the generation, long-term culture, and analysis of patient-derived or iPSC-derived organoids.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a single PDF application, including the following documents:
- Motivation letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of publications
- Current research support (if applicable)
- Summary of teaching experience (if applicable)
- Research summary
- List of three or more referees with contact information
Please email your application with the subject “Application POEM 1” to Dr. Kai Melde at kai.melde@uni-heidelberg.de. For informal inquiries, contact Kai Melde or Johannes Betge at j.betge@dkfz-heidelberg.de.
Last Date for Apply:
May 15th, 2025
