Department of Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry (FMZ)
Organisation/Company University of Würzburg Department Department of Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry (FMZ) Research Field Engineering » Biomaterial engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 25 Sep 2026 - 10:00 (Europe/Berlin) Country Germany Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Offer Starting Date 1 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
The Translational Organ Microsystems (TOM) Groupat the Center of Polymers for Life (CPL)/ Department for Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry, University of Würzburg, University of Würzburg is seeking a highly motivated PostDoc researcher to join our interdisciplinary research team. The position will be available to start as soon as possible and will be fixed-term for a period of one year. The position is part-time (70%). Remuneration will be based on the collective agreement for the public service of German federal states ( Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst der Länder, TV-L ), pay grade E13.
Duties/responsibilities:
- Development of advanced 3D human in vitro tissue models using biofabrication and biomaterial-based approaches
- Establishment and optimisation of hydrogel- and bioink-based 3D mono- and co-culture systems, including spheroid-containing constructs
- Integration and characterisation of biofabricated tissue models using live-cell, fluorescence and confocal microscopy
- Development and standardisation of quantitative assays for cell viability, proliferation, migration and cell–matrix interactions
- Integration of advanced 3D tissue models with microphysiological and perfusion-based platforms
- Experimental planning, data analysis, documentation and preparation of scientific publications
Supervision and training of students and contribution to interdisciplinary collaborative research
What we offer:
- A fullyfunded part-time postdoctoralresearcher position in an interdisciplinary research environment
- Access to state-of-the-art biofabrication, microphysiological-system, and cell-culture facilities
- Opportunities for scientific training, collaboration, and conference participation
- PhD (completed or close to completion) in biomedical engineering, bioengineering, biomaterials, tissue engineering, biotechnology, cell biology, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience in 3D biofabrication and biomaterial-based human cell models
- Hands-on experience with hydrogels/bioinks and 3D mammalian cell culture, including mono- and co-culture systems
- Experience with spheroid-based models and primary human cells
- Experience in live-cell, fluorescence and confocal microscopy and quantitative image analysis
- Experience in development, optimisation and standardisation of cell-based assays
- Hands-on experience with CAM assays and perfusion models
- Experience in interdisciplinary collaborative research and scientific communication
- Very good written and spoken English; intermediate German is desirable
Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent
Languages GERMAN Level Excellent
Research Field Engineering » Biomaterial engineering Years of Research Experience 4 - 10
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Center of Polymers for Life (CPL), University of Würzburg Country Germany City Würzburg Geofield
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