Within the NXTGEN HIGHTECH programme, funded by the ‘Groeifonds’, University of Twente and hDMT (Institute for human organ and Disease Model Technologies) are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated senior scientist/project leader for one of the projects of the domain Biomedical Production Technologies (project One-Stop-Shop), in particular for project coordination and development and implementation of qualification and validation methodologies for innovative biomedical products.
As project leader:
- Project lead/coordination of the One-Stop-Shop project
- Central point of contact/representative of the project consortium
- Responsible for the performance of the project, including coordination between the work packages, monitoring of the progress, communication (kick-off and project meetings), reporting
As work package leader on qualification and regulation:
- Supervisor of postdoc and scientific assistant
- Coordination of the core team and advisory board
- Responsible for development and implementation of qualification and validation methodology and processes for innovative biomedical products (demonstrators)
- National and international network formation
- Building up testing and qualification infrastructure
YOUR PROFILE
- You have a PhD degree in engineering, medical technology or equivalent background.
- You have an excellent scientific track record, knowledge of and experience with in vitro model systems (Organ-on-Chip, Artificial Organs and/or Lab-on-Chip).
- You have affinity with applied scientific research and healthcare, in particular biomedical systems.
- You have affinity with qualification, validation and standardization of New Approach Methodologies (NAM), including associated rules and regulations.
- You have experience in business development, business management and/or contract research.
- You have leadership experience and experience in stakeholder management.
- You think and act on a strategic level.
- You have experience in setting up and/or coordinating public-private partnerships and projects
- You are familiar with the Dutch and European government agenda and subsidy rules.
- You are a team worker and natural leader.
- You are communicative, pro-active, result-oriented, a bridge-builder and stress-resistant.
- You are service-minded, have a hands-on mentality and you are pragmatic and analytical.
- You are enthusiastic and inspiring.
- You have excellent spoken and written English skills. Dutch as native language is a plus.
OUR OFFER
- You will be appointed at University of Twente (Enschede) and from there seconded to hDMT, the Dutch Organ-on-Chip consortium with multidisciplinary researchers from 16 public knowledge institutions (universities, university medical centres and university of applied sciences) who share their knowledge, expertise and facilities with each other to develop and apply Organs-on-Chips.
- Since hDMT is a virtual institute, you will be embedded into the research group Applied Stem Cell Technologies at UTwente, partner of hDMT, in Enschede, with a strong focus on the development of Organ-on-Chip model systems. You will be part of a young group of researchers involved in the NXTGEN HIGHTECH project, in particular in the One-Stop-Shop and Organ-on-Chip projects.
- We offer a position for 32-38 hours for 2 years, with the intention of a permanent position afterwards.
- Gross salary between €6.002,- and €7.305,- per month (scale 13), depending on experience and qualifications.
- Appointment is in accordance with the CAO Dutch Universities, including excellent benefits such as holiday allowance (8% of the gross annual salary), a year-end bonus (8.3%) and a solid pension scheme.
- The starting date is as soon as possible.
- Hybrid working is an option.
- The University of Twente is situated on a green and lively campus with lots of facilities for sports and other extracurricular activities.
INFORMATION AND APPLICATION
For any questions, you are welcome to contact dr. Janny van den Eijnden-van Raaij, Managing Director hDMT (j.vandeneijnden@hdmt.technology / 0612998074) or Andries van der Meer, professor Applied Stem Cell Technologies (andries.vandermeer@utwente.nl).
Are you interested to be part of our team? You can submit your application latest 3 September 2023, via the “apply now” button and include:
– a motivation letter and CV;
– a list of publications;
– documentation of your research experience.