Research Assistant/Postdoc (m/f/d)

Research Assistant/Postdoc (m/f/d)

Anticipated Start Date: 01.11.2026

Application End Date: 16.08.2026

Temporary Employment: 36 months

Working Hours: Full and Part Time

Requisition ID: 2031

The University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus and the Faculty of Medicine together form University Medicine Dresden. It is committed to excellence in high-performance medicine, medical research and teaching as well as healthcare services for patients in the entire region.

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Research Assistant/Postdoc (m/f/d)

at the Center for Translational Bone, Joint and Soft Tissue Research

The position is to be filled as soon as possible on a full- or part-time basis, with a minimum of 36 hours per week, for a fixed term of 3 years. Compensation is based on the pay scale for the public sector (TV-L) and may be classified in pay grade E13 , provided you meets the personal qualifications.

The Center for Translational Bone, Joint, and Soft Tissue Research was founded in late 2010 as a central scientific institution of the University Hospital and the Faculty of Medicine at Dresden University of Technology to conduct interdisciplinary research on issues in musculoskeletal medicine and related fields. The BMFTR-funded HYBiRD research project, led by Prof. Michael Gelinsky, includes a subproject investigating the bioprinting of human tissue models using hyaluronic acid-based bioinks to provide realistic tissue models for medical research, drug testing, and, in the future, personalized therapies.

Your Responsibilities:

Development of new, biopolymer-based hydrogel blends for extrusion bioprinting, as well as the production of bioinks by combining the blends with living cells

Physicochemical characterization of the blends

Conducting bioprinting experiments using the newly developed and already established bioinks

Cell biological characterization of the bioprinted 3D cell constructs

Establishment of a porcine ex vivo articular cartilage tissue culture for testing bioprinted cartilage constructs

Collaboration on the standardization of data exchange within the framework of the “MaterialDigital” project platform

Documentation of all work performed, technical exchange with the project partner, and publication of the results at scientific conferences and in articles in peer-reviewed journals

Your Profile:

A university degree in biofabrication, chemistry, biology, materials science, bioprocess engineering, or a comparable field, along with a Ph.D.

Extensive experience with hydrogels, bioinks, cell cultures, and working in an S1 laboratory

Ideally, experience in the field of 3D bioprinting

Conscientious and skilled handling of toxic and sensitive substances

Very good written and spoken English skills

Enthusiasm for working in an ambitious, interdisciplinary research group

We Offer:

Compensation: Based on the TV-L collective bargaining agreement in pay grade E13 , plus an annual bonus, provided you meet the personal requirements

Vacation: 30 days of paid vacation

Professional Development: Extensive internal and external training and development opportunities to continuously strengthen your skills

Company Culture: We value transparency, team spirit, and shared success. Celebrate with us at company gatherings or sporting events like the Rewe Team Challenge

Mobility: A subsidy for a job ticket to make your commute eco-friendly and convenient

Health: We promote your well-being with mod