Postdoc in OIMPACT Bone and Calcium Research
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Job summary
Amsterdam UMC in the Bone and Calcium Research group seeks a postdoctoral researcher for the OIMPACT project, exploring osteogenesis imperfecta, bone remodelling and calcium-related mechanisms. The role uses human bone cells and explants with organ-on-chip, imaging and proteomics to study osteoclast/osteoblast behaviour and fracture healing.
The appointment is full-time, initially 12 months with an intended extension to 24 months, and requires a PhD in a related biomedical field.
Qualifications
- PhD in biomedical sciences, bioengineering, molecular medicine or related field.
- Advanced cell culture experience with primary human cells.
- Experience with bone explants, bone biology, remodelling or organ-on-chip is advantageous.
Job description
Amsterdam UMC · Bone and Calcium Research
Netherlands
Apply by 12 Oct 2026
About This Opportunity
Amsterdam UMC is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher for the OIMPACT project on osteogenesis imperfecta, bone remodelling and calcium-related mechanisms. Applications close on 12 October 2026 at 23:59 Europe/Amsterdam.
The project develops a broken-bone-on-chip model using human bone cells and explants to study osteoclast and osteoblast behaviour, fracture healing and response to the investigational compound Azafaros. Methods include advanced cell culture, molecular assays, imaging, histology and proteomic analysis.
Level Postdoc
Time Commitment Full-time
Duration Initial 12-month appointment with intended extension to 24 months
Field Bone-on-Chip Modelling of Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Specialization Biomedical Sciences
Organization Type Research Institute
Amount EUR 3724-5867 / Per Month
Funding Type Salary
Funding Status Paid
Period Per Month
Applicants should hold a PhD in biomedical sciences, bioengineering, molecular medicine or a closely related field.
Advanced cell-culture experience is required. Experience with primary human cells, bone explants, bone biology, remodelling, organ-on-chip or microfluidics is advantageous.
- Advanced cell culture
- Primary human cells
- Bone explants
- RT-PCR
- Imaging
- Immunocytochemistry
- Histology
- Proteomics
- Organ-on-chip
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