Position: Post-doctoral Fellow – 3D printed organs-on-chips

Description: We invite passionate and self-motivated individuals to apply for a postdoctoral position in a cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research project supported by the Australian Research Council. This project aims to integrate advanced 3D printing and microfluidic organ-on-chip technologies to develop next-generation human microphysiological models. These models will replicate both the anatomical and biological characteristics of tubular barrier tissues, such as the airway and gut, and are designed to mimic essential structural and barrier functions. As a Postdoctoral Fellow, you will collaborate closely with a diverse team of engineers, respiratory biologists, and microbiome experts, working at the forefront of innovation in tissue engineering and organ-on-chip systems.

Location: This research position will be based in the MicroTissue Engineering (µTE) Lab located in Queensland University of Technology Centre for Biomedical Technologies (CBT) and School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering

Qualifications & requirements:

• PhD in Chemical / Biomedical / Mechanical Engineering
• Demonstrated research experience in 3D printing for microfluidics and/or organs-on-chip technologies as evidenced by publications in high-quality research journals
• Competency with mammalian cell cultures, preferably with experience in primary cell culture
• Prior experience in cell and molecular biology experimental techniques e.g. qPCR, RNA sequencing, fluorescence and confocal microscopy is desirable
• Evidence of the ability to engage proactively in multi-disciplinary teams and multi-institution collaborative research
• Ability to self-manage and innovate new solutions to difficult problems in 3D printed microfluidics, organs-on-chip and/or tissue engineering
• Excellent communication and writing skills

To apply, please send your CV and a research statement to Prof Yi-Chin Toh (yichin.toh@qut.edu.au). Reference letters may be requested at a later stage. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.