Postdoctoral Position in Biomedical Engineering: Uppsala University is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher for a two-year, full-time temporary position within the Division of Biomedical Engineering at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. The researcher will contribute to innovative projects focused on microphysiological systems and biomaterials aimed at studying cancer immunobiology.
Postdoctoral Position in Biomedical Engineering Focused on Immunoengineering and Microphysiological Cancer Systems
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Table:
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Immunoengineering and Microphysiological Cancer Systems |
| Location | Uppsala, Sweden |
| Employment Type | Temporary, Full-time, 2 years |
| Start Date | August 15, 2026, or as agreed upon |
| Reference Number | UFV-PA 2026/754 |
| Last Application Date | April 13, 2026 |
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Doctoral degree in materials science, biomedical engineering, tissue engineering, immunoengineering, microsystem/applied biotechnologies, or a related field.
- Experience in microphysiological system development or biosensor fabrication.
- Excellent oral and written English skills, with a strong record of scientific publications.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will be instrumental in establishing laboratory infrastructure and experimental tools, focusing on developing miniaturized tumor environment models. Responsibilities include:
- Leading investigations of structural and biophysical properties of miniaturized tumor models.
- Collaborating with the principal investigator and other team members.
- Supervising doctoral and master’s students.
- Communicating research results through publications and presentations.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- A cover letter detailing research goals and suitability for the position.
- A CV (maximum 2 pages).
- A list of publications.
- Copies of three relevant publications.
- Copies of doctoral and master’s degrees and course grades.
- A short description (maximum 300 words) of the doctoral thesis.
- Contact information for two references.
Applications should be ideally submitted in English through Uppsala University’s recruitment system.
Last Date to Apply:
April 13, 2026
For further inquiries, please contact Dr. Patrick Sandoz at patrick.sandoz@scilifelab.uu.se or Karin Magnusson at karin.magnusson@angstrom.uu.se.
