Postdoc: Lymphatic-on-a-Chip & Bio-microfluidics

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

Job summary

Delft University of Technology is seeking a motivated Post-doc researcher for a Cross-disciplinary Research position in the Bio-microfluidics Team. The project develops a predictive lymphatic on-a-chip platform to study subcutaneous bioavailability and aims to reduce animal testing while accelerating therapeutic development.

We seek candidates with a PhD in a relevant field and expertise in microfluidics, imaging, and cell culture, who are creative, analytical, and collaborative.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant field such as chemical engineering, physics, electrical engineering, biophysics, bioengineering, materials science or similar.
• Prior experience with microfluidics, fluorescence imaging, confocal imaging, micro‑scal flow or mammalian cell culture is highly desirable.
• Creative, open-minded and proactive.
• Excellent experimental and analytical skills.
• Good team player.
• Good English communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to developing a predictive lymphatic on-a-chip platform for drug absorption studies.
• Collaborate across disciplines to integrate a vascularized barrier for physiological relevance.
• Validate the platform with diverse biomolecules and optimize formulation and microenvironmental factors.
• Work with the TU Delft team and external pharma collaborations within the TKI-PPS project.

Skills

Microfluidics

Fluorescence imaging

Confocal imaging

Micro-scale flow

Mammalian cell culture

Creative and proactive

Experimental skills

Analytical skills

Team player

English communication

Education

PhD in chemical engineering / physics / EE / biophysics / bioengineering / materials science

Tools

Confocal imaging

Mammalian cell culture

Microfluidics hardware

Job description

Delft University of Technology is seeking a motivated Post-doc researcher for a Cross-disciplinary Research position in the Bio-microfluidics Team. The project develops a predictive lymphatic on-a-chip platform to study subcutaneous bioavailability and aims to reduce animal testing while accelerating therapeutic development.

We seek candidates with a PhD in a relevant field and expertise in microfluidics, imaging, and cell culture, who are creative, analytical, and collaborative.