Neural Interface Researcher: Electrophysiology & Hydrogels

Delft; Delft; A distancia; EUR 41.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

ABP pension

Education and training opportunities

Leave and holiday benefits

Descripción de la vacante

TU Delft invites applications for a 1-year Researcher position in electrophysiology within the Department of Microelectronics. You will study neural activity using MEAs, hydrogel constructs and soft bioelectronic interfaces, focusing on recording and stimulating neural cells in 3D culture systems.

You will develop robust experimental protocols, analyse electrophysiological data, and contribute to publications, collaborating with PhD candidates and postdocs in a multidisciplinary team.

Formación

• MSc degree in biomedical engineering, neuroscience, electrical engineering or closely related field.
• Hands-on mammalian neural cell culture experience is required.
• Experience or strong interest in electrophysiological recordings and electrical stimulation.
• Familiarity with microelectrode arrays (MEAs) or related recording tech is desirable.
• Experience with hydrogels or 3D cell culture is an advantage.
• Strong experimental skills and ability to analyze and document quantitative data.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.

Responsabilidades

• Characterize neural cell cultures electrophysiologically using MEAs and soft bioelectronic interfaces.
• Develop and optimize experimental protocols for recording and stimulating electrically active cells and tissues.
• Culture maintenance and integration of cells with electrode arrays and hydrogel constructs.
• Record, analyze and interpret extracellular electrophysiological signals to study activity and network development.
• Contribute to quantitative analyses and comparisons across electrode technologies and culture conditions.
• Document procedures and contribute to scientific publications from the project.

Conocimientos

Cell culture

Electrophysiology

Data analysis

English communication

Educación

MSc in biomedical engineering

MSc in neuroscience

MSc in electrical engineering

Herramientas

MEAs hardware

Hydrogel constructs

Descripción del empleo

TU Delft invites applications for a 1-year Researcher position in electrophysiology within the Department of Microelectronics. You will study neural activity using MEAs, hydrogel constructs and soft bioelectronic interfaces, focusing on recording and stimulating neural cells in 3D culture systems.

You will develop robust experimental protocols, analyse electrophysiological data, and contribute to publications, collaborating with PhD candidates and postdocs in a multidisciplinary team.