Tenure Track Mechanobiology of Cardiovascular Regeneration

Eindhoven University of Technology - Department of Biomedical Engineering

As part of the recently started strategic alliance between the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), the Utrecht University (UU) and the Utrecht University Medical Centre (UMCU), the Soft Tissue Biomechanics and Tissue Engineering group at the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) of the TU/e is seeking an outstanding scientist with research interests in mechanobiology of cardiovascular regeneration for a tenure-track position.

Job description
The TU/e is a leading Dutch University of Technology with a strong focus on Health, Energy and Mobility. Within the Health arena, several departments cooperate on topics such as Molecular Imaging, Regenerative Medicine, Systems Biology, Biosensors, and Chemical Biology, with a close link to healthcare and industry. The Department of Biomedical Engineering offers Bachelor's and Master's programs in Biomedical Engineering and Medical Engineering and a joint Master's program in Regenerative Medicine and Technology together with Utrecht University.

The Soft Tissue Biomechanics and Tissue Engineering group has a leading role in cardiovascular tissue engineering and computational modeling. Research in the group has a strong multidisciplinary focus and takes place at the cutting edge of biomechanics and molecular, cell and tissue biology. In particular the group aims to unravel the impact of mechanobiology on growth, remodeling, and repair of cardiovascular tissues and to use this knowledge for the development and optimization of regenerative therapies, such as tissue engineering and stem cell therapy, in close collaboration with scientists in the fields of (bio)materials and cardiovascular therapy. The group combines a strong interactive and collegial research environment with excellent research facilities (molecular, cell and tissue engineering, 4D microscopy, mechanical characterization, computational modeling).

Requirements
We are seeking an excellent scientist engaged in high impact research. You should have a PhD and postdoctoral experience in a scientific field relevant to Regenerative Medicine and strong affinity with both technological and translation aspects of Regenerative Medicine. You have a drive to solve the need for cardiovascular repair strategies and a talent to use in-depth mechanistic solutions for this. As a result you have considerable experience in research, typically evidenced by successful research positions and high-impact peer-reviewed publications. Experience in acquiring extramural funding for projects and experience with various types of teaching is of additional advantage.

The new tenure-track scientist will be selected on basis of scientific excellence, the potential to enhance and complement our current research, and the capacity to strengthen our collaboration with partners in the area of stem cell therapies for cardiovascular regeneration. Typically, your research may include the use of mechanics to modulate and control stem cell behavior in 3D tissue environments, characterizing stem cell behavior in (diseased) host tissue environments, including cell-matrix interactions, or mechanical characterization of stem cells and their niche. As such, expertise in stem cell mechanobiology and tissue regeneration is of particular advantage.

Besides tasks in research, the tenure track scientist is expected to contribute to courses for undergraduate and graduate students.

More information and to apply:
We offer you an appointment within an associate professor Tenure Track system. This is a fixed career path for assistant professors, which extends over six years.

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