Neural Electrophysiology Researcher - MEA & 3D Hydrogels

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft); Delft; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme (ABP)

Individual employment package options

Education, training and courses

Flexible working week

Leave and holiday allowances

Job summary

TU Delft is offering a 1-year researcher position in the Microelectronics Department to study neural activity with electrophysiology and bioelectronic interfaces. You will develop protocols for recording and stimulating neural cultures interfaced with microelectrode arrays and hydrogel constructs.

The role combines biology, materials, and electronics in a multidisciplinary environment. You will work on data analysis, experimental rigor, and reproducible methods while collaborating with PhD

Qualifications

• An MSc degree in biomedical engineering, bioengineering, neuroscience, cell biology, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, preferably neuronal or stem-cell-derived cultures.
• Experience with electrophysiological recordings and electrical stimulation of cells.
• Familiarity with microelectrode arrays (MEAs) or other electrophysiological recording technologies is highly desirable.
• Experience with hydrogels, biomaterials or 3D cell culture is considered an advantage.
• Strong experimental skills and the ability to analyse, interpret and document quantitative biological and electrophysiological data.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative, while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary research team.
• Excellent communication skills and good proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Characterize neural cell cultures electrophysiologically using MEA and soft bioelectronic interfaces.
• Develop robust experimental protocols and quantitative analysis pipelines.
• Document procedures and contribute to scientific publications arising from the project.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Electrophysiological recordings

Electrical stimulation

MEAs familiarity

Hydrogels/3D culture

Data analysis

Independent working

English communication

Education

MSc in biomedical engineering or related field

Tools

MEAs

Hydrogel interfaces

Job description

TU Delft is offering a 1-year researcher position in the Microelectronics Department to study neural activity with electrophysiology and bioelectronic interfaces. You will develop protocols for recording and stimulating neural cultures interfaced with microelectrode arrays and hydrogel constructs.

The role combines biology, materials, and electronics in a multidisciplinary environment. You will work on data analysis, experimental rigor, and reproducible methods while collaborating with PhD