Postdoctoral Fellow: 3D Bioprinting & Tissue Engineering

The University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Hong Kong invites applications for a Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Surgery to commence as soon as possible for up to two years, with renewal potential. The appointee will explore hydrogel bio-ink development, cell-laden 3D bioprinting, and vascularized tissue-model construction, with rigorous biological and mechanical characterization of constructs.

Applicants should hold a PhD in biomedical engineering, biomedical sciences, bioengineering, materials science, or

Qualifications

• PhD in biomedical engineering or related field with experience in hydrogel biomaterials, cell culture, tissue engineering or 3D bioprinting.
• Strong organizational and self-motivated work style; ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Hydrogel bio-ink development.
• Cell-laden and multicellular 3D bioprinting.
• Vascularized tissue-model construction.
• Cell culture and expansion.
• Biological and mechanical characterization of engineered constructs.
• Experience in rheology and advanced imaging is advantageous.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in biomedical engineering or related

Tools

Confocal microscopy

SEM

Mechanical testing

Image analysis

Job description

The University of Hong Kong invites applications for a Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Surgery to commence as soon as possible for up to two years, with renewal potential. The appointee will explore hydrogel bio-ink development, cell-laden 3D bioprinting, and vascularized tissue-model construction, with rigorous biological and mechanical characterization of constructs.

Applicants should hold a PhD in biomedical engineering, biomedical sciences, bioengineering, materials science, or