Job description
Within the Advanced Organ Bio-engineering and Therapeutics (AOT), at the University of Twente, The Netherlands, we have a vacancy for a Postdoctoral researcher.
Research description: Most patients with kidney failure receive dialysis therapy, because of a donor organ shortage. Unfortunately, current filters cannot remove all toxins from patients’ blood, especially protein-bound toxins, leading to high mortality and poor quality of life. Moreover, dialysis therapy requires lots of water. This research project aims to develop new hemodialysis membranes and dialyzers for improved dialysis therapy and to assess their commercial and technological feasibility.
Your profile
- You have PhD degree, preferably with distinction (or international equivalent), in Membrane Science and technology, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Preferably you have experience and affinity with hemodialysis therapy, blood compatibility assessment etc.
- You are motivated and enthusiastic about working on an interdisciplinary project.
- You are able to work independently and as a member of an international research team, while demonstrating a collaborative attitude.
- You are able to review and engage with interdisciplinary studies and are driven by curiosity. You have excellent analytical skills and an analytical mind-set, excellent communication skills, written as well as spoken and will be part of a dynamic, interactive research community where you are expected to contribute to the overall academic level.
- English language proficiency is a must and a written test, as well as a scientific presentation, can be part of the interview procedure.
Our offer
- A full-time postdoctoral position of 19 months.
- Your salary and associated conditions are in accordance with the collective labour agreement for Dutch universities (CAO-NU).
- You will receive a gross monthly salary depending on your experience ranging from €4241,- to €5538,-.
- There are excellent benefits including a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%, and a solid pension scheme.
- A minimum of 232 leave hours in case of full-time employment based on a formal workweek of 38 hours. A full-time employment in practice means 40 hours a week, therefore resulting in 96 extra leave hours on an annual basis.
- A family-friendly institution that offers parental leave (both paid and unpaid).
Information and application
Are you interested in this position? Please send your application via the 'Apply now' button below before 19-06-2026, and include:
- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages A4), emphasizing your specific interest, qualifications and your motivation to apply for this position.
- A Curriculum Vitae, including complete list of publications and contact information of at least two academic references.
- Letters of recommendation.
About the department
The Advanced Organ bioengineering and Therapeutics (AOT) group consists of 3 research entities: (1) (Bio)artificial organs (2) Biomaterials and regenerative medicine, (3) Stratified micro engineered systems. Its mission is to provide:
- Innovative technological solutions to patients suffering from chronic diseases to gain a longer, better and healthier life.
- Excellent education to a new generation of professionals with interdisciplinary knowledge.
This mission is achieved through the application of state-of-the-art technologies at the interface of chemistry, biomaterials and membrane science, additive manufacturing, biofabrication and tissue regeneration. AOT strives to implement innovative technologies from the benchtop to the clinic, and to valorize its findings via initiating new spin-off companies.
AOT coordinates a dedicated infrastructural unit on biomaterials and biomedical membranes at the University of Twente.
About the organisation
The Faculty of Science & Technology (Technische Natuurwetenschappen, TNW) engages some 700 staff members and 2000 students in education and research on the cutting edge of chemical technology, applied physics and biomedical technology. Our fields of application include sustainable energy, process technology and materials science, nanotechnology and technical medicine. As part of a people-first tech university that aims to shape society, individuals and connections, our faculty works together intensively with industrial partners and researchers in the Netherlands and abroad, and conducts extensive research for external commissioning parties and funders. Our research has a high profile both in the Netherlands and internationally and is strengthened by the many young researchers working on innovative projects with as doctoral candidates and post-docs. It has been accommodated in three multidisciplinary UT research institutes: Mesa+ Institute, TechMed Centre and Digital Society Institute.
