Postdoc: 3D Bioprinting & Cancer Skin Modeling

Medicinska fakulteten, Faculty of Medicine / Department of Medical and Translational Biology; Umeå kommun; On-site; SEK 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Medicinska fakulteten, Faculty of Medicine / Department of Medical and Translational Biology is offering a 2-year postdoctoral scholarship in tissue engineering and cancer biology at Umeå University. The role involves advancing 3D bioprinting for disease modeling and investigating cancer progression using innovative methods.

The ideal candidate should hold a recent doctoral degree in biomedical sciences or a related field, and have experience in primary human cell culture, molecular techniques, and a collaborative research mindset.

Applications should be submitted in English or Swedish by 31st July 2026 via Umeå University’s e-recruitment system.

Qualifications

• Completed a doctoral degree or equivalent within three years.
• Experience in cancer biology or tumour microenvironment research is a plus.
• Ability to structure and drive own scientific development.

Responsibilities

• Advance 3D bioprinting for disease modelling.
• Investigate cellular interactions in cancer progression.
• Develop independent research profile in an interdisciplinary setting.

Skills

Primary human cell culture

Molecular techniques (e.g., qPCR, immunostaining)

Scientific communication in English

Education

Doctoral degree in biomedical sciences or related area

Tools

3D cell culture methods

Advanced microscopy methods

3D image analysis

Job description

Medicinska fakulteten, Faculty of Medicine / Department of Medical and Translational Biology is offering a 2-year postdoctoral scholarship in tissue engineering and cancer biology at Umeå University. The role involves advancing 3D bioprinting for disease modeling and investigating cancer progression using innovative methods.

The ideal candidate should hold a recent doctoral degree in biomedical sciences or a related field, and have experience in primary human cell culture, molecular techniques, and a collaborative research mindset.

Applications should be submitted in English or Swedish by 31st July 2026 via Umeå University’s e-recruitment system.