10th World Congress of Biomechanics 2026 in Vancouver

FULL-TIME ACADEMIC POSITION IN BIOMECHANICAL ENGINEERING 

Further information can be found here (https://www.fsa.uliege.be/cms/c_9824335/en/fsa-working-at-the-fsa) and applications can be submitted here (https://my.uliege.be/glu/GLU_xt/accueilTheme.do?ai_idEs=640627&tkRfhId=176777877487920kE5) no later than 1st march 2026.

The University of Liège is the largest French-speaking public university in Belgium. It employs more than 5,700 staff members across four campuses, including 3,600 active teachers and researchers in all fields of the human and social sciences, science and technology, and health sciences. It hosts nearly 27,000 students of 123 different nationalities in one of the most multicultural and dynamic cities in Europe, less than an hour from Brussels and Cologne, two hours from Paris, and three hours from London and Amsterdam. Actively involved in the social and environmental transition, ULiège supports students to fulfil their roles as responsible citizens (training in sustainable development, Green Office, etc.) and promotes ethical, multidisciplinary and open research. ULiège is committed to the region in which it operates and contributes towards local socio-economic development. It has developed numerous partnerships, notably with the university hospital. International and united, it participates in the European University of Post-Industrial Cities, UNIC initiative and has one of the most extensive collaborative networks in the world. ULiège offers attractive career prospects in a high-quality working environment, promoting well-being, diversity and equality of opportunity. Since 2011, ULiège has been proud to display the European Human resources strategy for researchers (HRS4R) label, which reflects its commitment to open, transparent and merit-based procedures. In addition, it recognises the quality and diversity of research in line with the recommendations of the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). ULiège encourages its academic staff to travel internationally and welcomes international researchers through its EURAXESS centre.

JOB DESCRIPTION

A full-time academic position, indivisible, in the field of “Biomechanical Engineering” within the Department of Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering (A&M) of the School of Engineering and Computer Science. This position includes teaching and research activities as well as services to the community.

TEACHING ACTIVITIES

The appointed candidate (M/F/X) will teach courses in the field of biomedical engineering and, more generally, will take part in the teaching activities organized by the Department. The future holder of the position will be involved in courses in the biomedical engineering domain both at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels. At the Bachelor’s level the focus will be on introducing the basic concepts of biomedical engineering and their application to biological/biomedical systems. Teaching at the Master’s level will involve the application of engineering concepts and tools in the broad fields of biomechanics, medicine, and life sciences.  More specifically, the following courses, currently part of the program (https://www.programmes.uliege.be/cocoon/20252026/en/formations/bref/A2SBIM01.html), would be directly related to the expected teaching load:

  • Biophysics and Biochemistry (5 ECTS),
  • Modeling of Biological Systems (5 ECTS),
  • Laboratory Projects (5 ECTS),
  • Medical Device Design Projects (10 ECTS).

The appointed candidate will also develop new courses/topics related to biomedical engineering based on his/her specific expertise and research direction. This will be done within the framework of existing courses as well as by proposing new courses, such as: 

  • Advances in silico medicine (5 ECTS)
  • Computational biomechanics (new course)
  • Biomechanics of soft tissues (new course)

The future holder of the position will also participate in supervising internships and master thesis in their field of research.

The teaching load will not exceed 250 hours per year (including any practical work and seminars under the responsibility of the instructor).

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

The appointed candidate will develop high-level research activity in the field of computational or experimental biomechanics, proposing a research focus complementary to the biomechanics activities already existing within the A&M Department (which include: biomechanics of hard tissues, biomechanics of soft tissue–bone interfaces, movement biomechanics). The new position shall therefore be oriented toward one or more of the following research areas:

  • Multiscale characterization of soft tissues, aiming to link mechanical properties at the molecular, cellular, and organ levels.
  • Mechanobiology and tissue adaptation: study of the influence of mechanical stresses on the growth, remodeling, repair, and degeneration of tissues.
  • In silico medicine: direct application of computational models (individualized or individualizable) to support the prevention, prediction, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases at various spatial and temporal scales, ranging from individual cells to tissues, organs, and full physiological systems.
  • Computational modeling and simulation: development of constitutive laws, finite-element models, and AI-based approaches to predict tissue behavior under physiological and pathological conditions. 
  • Biomechanics of trauma and rehabilitation: modeling and analysis of injury mechanisms and recovery processes.
  • Medical and clinical applications: biomechanics-guided design of prostheses, implants, and surgical tools; personalized modeling for diagnosis, treatment planning, and precision medicine.
  • Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine: integration of biomechanical principles into the design of scaffolds, organoids, and artificial tissues.
  • Mechanics of cardiovascular and neural tissues: analysis of the mechanical behavior of blood vessels, heart valves, and neural tissues in normal and pathological conditions.
  • Transport phenomena in biological tissues and biofluid flows.

A strong integration with the research activities carried out within the A&M Department is expected, as well as the strengthening of partnerships with the Faculty of Medicine, the GIGA (interdisciplinary biomedical research institute of the University of Liège), the CHU (university hospital), research centers, and companies involved in developing advanced numerical tools for biomechanical and biomedical applications.

SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY

The holder of the position will take part in service activities aimed at promoting the work carried out within the School of Engineering and Computer Science. The selected candidate will be required to:

  • Ensure the dissemination and valorization of their work within their research networks, companies, public institutions, and the various organizations active in their field of expertise;
  • Contribute to the proper functioning of the Department, the School of Engineering and Computer Science, and the University through its various governing bodies.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED / PROFILE

  • Hold a PhD in engineering sciences and technology or equivalent;
  • Have international research experience and publications in reputable international journals and conferences;
  • Be able to teach in English. The ability to teach in French will be an asset.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their applications by a selection committee set up by the School of Engineering and Computer Science. Successful candidates will then be invited to an audition, which will include a sample lesson, a presentation of their research project and a general discussion with the selection committee. In line with the University of Liège’s institutional policy of diversity and equal opportunity, applicants are selected on the basis of their qualities, regardless of age, sexual orientation, origin, beliefs, disability or nationality.

APPLICATIONS

Applications should be made using the online form available on the following website: https://my.uliege.be/portail/go_xt.do?a=o%7C11004%7Ce%7C640627. To be eligible, applications must be submitted no later than 1st March 2026 (before midnight Belgian time).

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

  • Cover letter.
  • Curriculum vitae.
  • Copies of diplomas and certificates.
  • A report (max. 3 pages) on previous and current research activities, including a list of the 5 main publications and a description of his/her contribution to the state of the art.
  •  A research statement (max. 3 pages) describing the activities that the candidate wishes to develop, including their planned integration within the University of Liège, the Faculty of Applied Science, and the Department of Aerospace and Mechanics. 
  • A teaching statement (max. 3 pages) including a report on any previous teaching activities and a teaching project describing the candidate’s views on teaching methods and topics related to the position. 
  • The names and contact details of three international experts from whom the selection committee can obtain recommendations.

These documents must be uploaded in PDF format to the online application platform (see link in the “APPLICATIONS” section).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The position is awarded either for a fixed term of four years, or, in certain exceptional circumstances, immediately on a permanent basis.

If a fixed term contract is awarded, an evaluation will be carried out at the end of the third year.

  • If the evaluation is negative, the person’s appointment will end after the fourth year.
  • If the evaluation is positive, the person will be appointed permanently

INFORMATION

A detailed description of the academic position and work environment is available on the faculty website

Any information concerning academic activities can be obtained from the Professor Vincent TERRAPON – tel.: +32 (0)4 366 92 68 –Vincent.Terrapon@uliege.be  

Additional information may be obtained from: Ms Aurélie LECCA, Administrative Director of the School of Engineering and Computer Science – tel.: +32 (0)4 366 94 68 – Aurelie.Lecca@uliege.be

REMUNERATION

Basic appointments are made at the grade of lecturer. 

The gross monthly salary at the start of the scale (on a full-time basis) is currently €5,992.58, to which is added an end of year allowance (in December) and a holiday allowance (in June).

In exception circumstances, the Faculty may submit a substantiated application to obtain a higher grade in the salary scale (length-of-service bonus).

The career of full-time teaching staff includes the grades of lecturer, professor, and full professor. Career development (after the recruitment grade) is possible through the promotions’ procedure, the terms and conditions of which are defined by the Board of Directors. 

Please contact the Human Resources department for further information on careers, salary scales, and the terms and conditions of their application: Ms Valérie MELOTTE – Val.melotte@uliege.be

BENEFITS

  • Statutory” position which can lead to a public sector pension if the appointment is permanent.
  • Financial contribution to private relocation expenses.
  • Possibility of assistance with access to the labour market for partners.
  • University of Liège professional relocation allowance of €2,500 for a full-time position.
  • Start-up budget for research activities of €15k. 
  • Integration within the A&M Department, benefiting from the corresponding local services.
  • Initial and ongoing teaching training provided by the Institut de Formation et de Recherche en Enseignement (IFRES).
  • Wide range of training courses available. 
  • Welcome seminar and introduction to the bodies and operations of the Université of Liège (two-and-a-half days in September).
  • Meal vouchers with a face value of €5 per working day.
  • Full refund of public transport costs between the home and the workplace.
  • Flat-rate payment for travel by bicycle. 
  • Call for proposals for the allocation of teaching and research credits.
  • Help with setting up research projects. 
  • Preferential rate for registration for a ULiège course, also applicable to children.
  • Possibility of preferential conditions for taking out private insurance.
  • Preferential rates and reductions in a wide range of fields – shops, leisure, culture, training, sport, etc. (Benefits at Work).          

PhD in Computational Modelling of Bone Regeneration in Compromised Environments

This vacancy represents an exciting opportunity for ambitious individuals to join the computational group led by Aurélie Carlier as part of the DRIVE-RM program. The PhD researcher will perform cutting-edge research in computational modeling methods applied to regenerative medicine and more specifically, to bone regeneration.

PhD in Computational Modelling of Bone Regeneration in Compromised Environments

  • Our goal: Advance regenerative medicine by developing in silico models that reveal how bone regenerates including how this process changes in compromised biological environments.
  • Your colleagues: A collaborative team of computational modelers, biologists, and engineers at MERLN, working at the interface of data-driven and mechanistic modelling.


Regenerative medicine (RM) holds the promise to cure many of what are now chronic patients, restoring health rather than protracting decline, bettering the lives of millions and at the same time preventing lifelong, expensive care processes: cure instead of care. The scientific community has made large steps in this direction over the past decade, however, our understanding of the fundamentals of cell, tissue and organ regeneration and of how to stimulate and guide this with intelligent biomaterials in the human body is still in its infancy. Specifically, it is crucial to understand the underlying regenerative mechanisms and how these are altered in compromised environments (e.g. due to aging or co-morbidities such as diabetes or chronic kidney disease). This research project aims to develop and use in silico models to simulate the bone regeneration process, to improve our fundamental understanding thereof, and use the obtained knowledge to design improved regenerative medicine strategies.  

Project description: 
•    Development of a bone regeneration map
•    Computational modeling of bone regeneration (partial differential equations)
•    Bringing novel, cutting-edge approaches (e.g. PINNs) to modeling of regenerative processes
•    Parameter optimization and sensitivity analysis 
•    Analysis and integration of various in vitro/in vivo data for model calibration 
•    Approximately 5% of your time will be dedicated to tutoring, teaching, or supervising students.


Are you ready to push boundaries in regenerative medicine? Then we would love to meet you.

Interested? 
Want to know more about this position or what it’s like to work at our university? Reach out to Dr. Aurélie Carlier at a.carlier@maastrichtuniversity.nl. Further information and application link can be found here.


 

PhD Position University of Glasgow – Computational Biomechanics Research Group

Are you interested in undertaking a PhD in the interdisciplinary field of computational cardiovascular biomechanics? If so, there are positions available in my research group and details are provided below.

Further information: If you are interested or want more information, please contact me at my email (ankush.aggarwal@glasgow.ac.uk) before starting the formal application. Please visit Computational Biomechanics Research Group page or my staff page for more information on our research. 

Project Summary: Almost 30% of all deaths globally are related to cardiovascular diseases. The overall aim of computational cardiovascular biomechanics is to help improve the diagnosis of these diseases (faster, earlier, more precise), provide better surgical outcomes, and design devices that last longer. To achieve that aim, we study the biomechanical properties of tissues and cells comprising the cardiovascular system using a combination of in-vivo imaging, ex-vivo and in-vitro testing, and in-silico modeling. Several project topics are available, including, but not limited to:

1) Predicting aneurysm development from ultrasound images using growth and remodeling simulations
2) Drug-based treatment of aneurysms: a computational study
3) Uncertainty quantification in image-based cardiovascular biomechanics
4) Image-based cardiovascular diagnosis using machine-learning
5) Development of a digital twin of the thoracic aorta

During this project, the student will have opportunities to:

  • Develop skills necessary to work at the interface of engineering and biomedical science
  • Publish papers in high-quality journals
  • Present research results at international conferences
  • Learn about nonlinear finite element analysis, nonlinear mechanics, multiscale modeling, image-based analysis, data science, and other numerical techniques
  • Learn about experimental and clinical validation
  • Collaborate with our international academic and industrial partners
  • Interact within the Glasgow Centre for Computational Engineering with other researchers (GCEC) and across departments with biomedical scientists and clinicians

Eligibility: Candidates must have an undergraduate degree in a relevant field, such as Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mathematics and Computing Science, with excellent grades. A background in mechanics and knowledge of numerical methods (such as finite element analysis) would be necessary. Programming skills will be required for computational modeling.

Application: The deadline for applications is 31 January 2026, and the application process consists of two parts:

1) On-line academic application: Go to https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/infrastructureenvironment/ and click on the ‘Apply now’ tab. Applicants should attach relevant documents such as CV, transcripts, references and a research proposal.

2) Scholarship: Depending on the eligibility, you can apply for competitive scholarships, such as UofG School of Engineering Scholarship, CSC Scholarship, Commonwealth Scholarship, etc. These are listed on https://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/scienceengineering/graduateschool/scholarships/#pgrscholarships Please feel free to get in touch to discuss further.

Two Fully Funded PhD Positions in TMJ Biomechanics / AI – Medical University of Vienna (Austria)

We are recruiting two PhD candidates for an FWF-funded project on the biomechanics of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The goal is to build jaw digital twins, combining morphology, muscle coordination and joint loading, to advance understanding of TMD and its higher prevalence in women. Work is at the interface of AI and mechanics-based simulation in a highly interdisciplinary setting.

Tracks
• PhD 1: ML-enhanced, reduced-coordinate hybrid FE / rigid-body modelling linking TMJ morphology to mechanical stress.
• PhD 2: Reinforcement-learning driven muscle coordination & motor control in jaw function.

Requirements
• MSc (or equivalent) in biomedical/mechanical engineering, computer science, physics, or related discipline
• Strong programming (e.g., Python; PyTorch/TensorFlow; Java)
• Interest in AI + simulation for human biomechanics
• Experience in FE modelling, rigid-body simulation, RL, or medical imaging/biomech data is a plus

We offer
• Fully funded 3–4 year PhD positions at Medical University of Vienna
• Integration with the Competence Center AI in Dentistry and the Comprehensive Center for AI in Medicine
• Outstanding research environment and quality of life in Vienna

Apply & Contact
• Deadline: 30 November 2025
• Apply / details: https://oc10.meduniwien.ac.at/open-phd-positions

PostDoc Position at Insigneo Institute, University of Sheffield, UK

Want to join us in developing the next generation of orthopaedic implants for bone cancer and trauma patients?

This project aims to characterise the mechanical properties of the bone-implant at different stages of bone ingrowth, so as to inform orthopaedic implant design to achieve improved long-term clinical outcomes for patients. We are looking for someone with a PhD in mechanical engineering or bioengineering, strong expertise in mechanical testing of bone or biomaterials or composites and experience with microCT imaging. Experience with in situ mechanical testing and digital volume correlation will be an advantage. 

This is a 2 year post based at Insigneo Institute, University of Sheffield, UK, that includes a placement at an orthopaedic implant manufacturer, with a salary of around £38 – 41k. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr Vee San Cheong and Prof Enrico Dall’Ara. It’s a great opportunity for someone who wants to work at the intersection of academia, industry and preclinical testing.

https://jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk/job/Sheffield-Research-Associate-in-Experimental-Bone-Biomechanics/1777-en_GB

Two Postdoctoral Positions in Biofabrication at the MERLN Institute

Postdoc Position 1: Computational Biofabrication
Research Focus:
You will contribute to the design and optimization of 3D-printed biomaterial scaffolds using advanced computational approaches. Your role will be central in building mathematical models of scaffold architecture and function, and applying machine learning and evolutionary algorithms to guide the automated generation of novel scaffold designs. This project will include both in silico work (modeling, software development) and experimental validation (fabrication and mechanical/structural characterization of scaffolds).

Postdoc Position 2: Stem Cell Bioengineering
Research Focus:
This position centers around developing and optimizing 3D culture systems for human iPSCs and organoids in combination with engineered scaffolds. You will be responsible for setting up cell culture protocols, performing biological assays, and working closely with materials scientists to integrate cells into biofabricated environments for organoid development and disease modeling.

Two Postdoctoral Positions in Biofabrication at the MERLN Institute – CTR Department Job Details | Maastricht University

Two Postdoctoral Positions in Biofabrication at the MERLN Institute – CTR Department — Maastricht University (UM) — AcademicTransfer

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4267183154

PhD Opportunity in Bone Biomechanics

We are pleased to announce a fully funded, 4-year PhD position in the field of Bone Biomechanics, based at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), Barcelona.
The research will focus on multi-scale structure–composition–function relationships to advance fracture risk prediction in osteoporosis.

Supervision Team
• Prof. Jérôme Noailly – Full Professor, expert in modeling and simulations in biomechanics and systems biology (jerome.noailly@upf.edu)
• Dr. Elham Alizadeh – Postdoctoral Research Fellow, expert in computational biomechanics, continuum mechanics, and fracture mechanics (elham.alizade@upf.edu)

🗓 Application deadline: 25 August 2025
📍 Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Barcelona, Spain)
🔗 Apply or learn more here

Assistant Professor In Regenerative Engineering and Medicine

Further Information can be found here and applications can be. submitted here

Eindhoven University of Technology is an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands-on attitude. Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a top-five position in collaborating with advanced industries. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow.

The Department of Biomedical Engineering offers top-level education and research in one of the most relevant and exciting scientific disciplines of the 21st century: engineering health. In combining engineering and life sciences, through challenge-based learning and a multidisciplinary approach in collaboration with hospitals, industry and others, the department addresses the great challenges of the future, striving to improve healthcare and society as a whole.

Short introduction

  • Are you inspired by understanding the processes of tissue and organ regeneration in the human body?
  • Are you intrigued by translating these into engineering strategies to help restore lost tissue functions using regenerative therapies or materials?
  • Are you fascinated by working at the cross-section of engineering and biology to progress the field of regenerative medicine, as well as to empower the next generation of biomedical engineers?

Description

The Cluster Regenerative Engineering & Materials (REM) within the Department of Biomedical Engineering would like to welcome two new Assistant Professors to complement and enhance its ongoing research and educational efforts. REM’s mission is to impact science and society by investigating and developing innovative bioengineering solutions and enabling technologies for the field of Regenerative Medicine through collaborative research excellence and by educating the professionals of the future. As our future colleague, you are passionate about contributing to ongoing and new research and training programs. You will conduct frontier research and education aligned with the engineering requirements of regenerative medicine, and you are eager to shape the future of the field with us in a collaborative environment.

Profile

As an assistant professor, you will establish a new research direction in the field of Regenerative Engineering & Medicine, with a strong emphasis on either, regenerative biology, immuno-engineering or biomechanics and physics-informed data-driven modeling. Your research profile complements the existing areas of research within the REM cluster and the Department of Biomedical Engineering. This includes, but is certainly not limited to, new clinical applications of regenerative medicine, engineered disease modeling, complex tissue engineering and analysis, matrix biology, multi-omics, and (epi)genetic engineering, immune response mediated regeneration, data-driven modeling, and hybrid modeling approaches (e.g., physics-informed machine learning). In addition to your own research, there are ample opportunities to collaborate on multidisciplinary research projects. You will take the lead in attracting funding for your research and will build connections and collaborations with researchers and research programs within the cluster, the department, TU/e, the Dutch regenerative medicine ecosystem, and internationally. You will develop, teach, and continuously improve courses for the BSc, MSc, and PhD educational programs in the Biomedical Engineering department. You will supervise and mentor BSc, MSc, EngD, and PhD students, empowering the next generation of engineers, and you will conduct your research in our shared laboratories, where we collectively support one another in accessing advanced infrastructure.

Embedding

Eindhoven University of Technology is an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands-on attitude. Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a top five position in collaborating with advanced industries. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow.

The Department of Biomedical Engineering

The Department of Biomedical Engineering (BmE) is at the forefront of groundbreaking research in Regenerative Engineering & Materials, Chemical Biology, and Biomedical Imaging & Modelling. Our primary goal is to educate the next generation of biomedical engineers, who are knowledgeable, socially aware, entrepreneurial, and responsible professionals. To do so, we provide a safe and inclusive environment that challenges students and staff to learn, explore, and develop their talents. The close connection between science, engineering, education, students, and staff is a key principle of our department, where new scientific insights and developments are quickly integrated into education, and students learn and are inspired by biomedical challenges. The combination of engineering and life sciences positions us well to make significant contributions to several exciting and promising research areas, including immune-engineering and regenerative medicine, systems and synthetic biology, the application of AI in molecular design, image analysis, and medical decision support. The scientific questions we address are inspired by fundamental challenges in biomedicine and healthcare, and we actively pursue the translation of scientific insights and new therapeutic and diagnostic approaches in partnership with healthcare providers and the medical industry, and by promoting biotech entrepreneurship among our staff.

Cluster Regenerative Engineering & Materials (REM)

The REM cluster aims to investigate and deliver cutting-edge engineering solutions for the field of regenerative medicine. This includes basic and applied research as well as methodological innovations in the fields of tissue engineering, organ regeneration, engineered disease modelling, biomaterials & biofabrication, computational modelling, and data sciences. Current research focuses on cardiovascular, orthopaedic, and soft connective tissues, as well as the mechanobiological and immunological aspects of tissue and organ development, adaptation, degeneration, and regeneration. Cluster members are nationally and internationally highly competitive. Research is often performed in close collaboration with clinical partners, patient organizations, or industry. The cluster’s educational curriculum includes all relevant basic and applied courses in (computational) tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, biomechanics, and numerical methods at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels, with a keen eye for frontier engineering approaches. Moreover, the Department runs a joint master track in Regenerative Medicine and Technology with the University Medical Center Utrecht.

Collaborations and opportunities

The Dutch regenerative medicine field is extensive and internationally leading. The REM cluster at TU/e is positioned very well within the Dutch landscape, with excellent visibility and connections to other groups and institutes. Cluster members are involved in the Institute for Complex Molecular Systems, the Materials Technology Institute,  and EAISI, TU/e’s cross-departmental institute for Artificial Intelligence. REM staff take leading positions in several national and international public-private consortia, a gravitation program, a Summit program, and a National Growth Fund in regenerative medicine. Many BmE staff have obtained prestigious personal grants such as Veni/Vidi/Vici, ERC Starting, Consolidator and Advanced grants.

Regenerative medicine is a topic of common interest across research groups in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, such as Chemical Biology, Biomaterials Science, and Photoacoustics & Ultrasound. Within TU/e, collaborations exist with the Department of Mechanical Engineering, for example, on lab-on-chip developments, and with the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science on methodological advancements of AI.

Job requirements

  • An ambitious, collaborative, and passionate researcher and educator with a PhD in the field of regenerative engineering, applied cell biology, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar, with a keen interest in biomechanics, immunology and regenerative medicine.
  • A distinguished record of academic achievements in research and education reflected in high-quality, impactful publications, research-based product ideas, patents, or other outputs.
  • Ability to secure external research funding.
  • An informed vision on teaching and learning within your own discipline. Affinity to develop excellent teaching skills and to contribute to the teaching program of the cluster. Demonstrated experience or assistance in teaching is an advantage.
  • Strong cooperation skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
  • Ability to cultivate a network with external partners to support research and innovation within the cluster.
  • Effective communication and leadership skills, including coaching and mentoring of students, PhD students and/or postdoctoral researchers, leading a project or chairing a group.
  • Excellent (written and verbal) proficiency in English and preferably also in Dutch.
  • We find it important that our staff reflects the 50% gender balance in our student population and therefore specifically invite female talent to apply.

Conditions of employment

A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

  • A tailor-made career proposal for your career track with the possibility to obtain a permanent contract after one year.
  • Female candidates are eligible for the Irene Curie fellowship.
  • Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 11 (min. € 4,728 – max € 6,433 gross per month).
  • A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
  • A dedicated mentoring program to help you get to know the university and the Dutch (research) environment.
  • Development Track with the prospect of becoming an Associate Professor. If you have a more senior profile, a tailor-made career proposal will be considered.
  • High-quality training programs for academic leadership and teaching.
  • An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children’s day care and sports facilities.
  • Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
  • A Staff Immigration Team is available for international candidates, as are a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) and partner career support.

Information

Curious to hear more about what it is like as a professor at TU/e? Please view the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85ApbAfeCcM 

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? 
Please contact the hiring manager Dr.ir. Sandra Loerakker, s.loerakker@tue.nl or Dr.ir. Miguel Dias Castilho, m.dias.castilho@tue.nl.

Visit our website for more information about the application process or the conditions of employment. You can also contact Sascha Sanchez, HR advisor, hradvicebme@tue.nl.

Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.

Application

We invite you to submit a complete application. The application should include a:

  • Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
  • Curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references.
  • Description of your scientific interests and plans (1-2 pages).
  • Statement of your teaching goals and experience (1-2 pages).

We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible.

Reference number: 2025/290

PostDoc Position at Division Biomechanics of Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences, Austria, 30h/week

YOUR TASKS:

  • Independent research activities in the Division of Biomechanics
  • Submission of third-party funding applications
  • Intensifying clinical research and expanding the scientific network
  • Supervision of Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD students
  • Teaching and assistance with administrative tasks
  • Support for the head of division
  • Participation in scientific conferences

YOUR PROFILE:

  • Completion of an appropriate doctorate (e.g. mechanical engineering, physics, biomedical engineering, etc.) 
  • In-depth knowledge of biomechanical measurement technology (material and/or implant testing) 
  • Adequate track record of publications in scientific journals and conference contributions 
  • Experience with clinical research, medical imaging (CT or MRI), additive manufacturing and/or programming 
  • Good written and spoken German and very good written and spoken English 
  • Structured way of working with a professional attitude

YOUR PERSPECTIVE:

You can expect a challenging job in an internationally visible and highly motivated team -we offer flexible working hours, home office options, a paid lunch break, health care and many other benefits . The Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences is dedicated to achieving a balanced mix of male and female academic and non-academic staff. Consequently, applications from female candidates are particularly encouraged. People with disabilities who meet the required qualification criteria are expressly invited to apply and are given special consideration.

Further details: https://www.kl.ac.at/de/wissenschaftlicher-mitarbeiterin-postdoc-fachbereich-biomechanik-30-stunden

APPLICATION:

Applications should include a motivation letter, curriculum vitae and credentials. Please apply online at www.kl.ac.at/karriere with reference to the number “2518” by August 24, 2025 at the latest.

W2 Professorship for Oral Technology

Employer: Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität

Location: Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen (DE)

Closing date: 17 Jul 2025

he University of Bonn is an international research university with a wide education and research profile. With a 200-year history, approximately 31,500 students, more than 6,000 staff, and an excellent reputation at home and abroad, the University of Bonn is one of the most important universities in Germany and is recognized as a university of excellence.

At the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Bonn, a

W2 Professorship for Oral Technology

is to be filled at the earliest opportunity.

The future holder of the position is to represent Oral Technology within research and teaching. The professor assumes the task of managing the section of the same name within the Center for Dental, Oral, and Maxillofacial Medicine. The duties of the advertised position include maintaining and expanding the interdisciplinary scientific structure. An interest in research questions within oral medicine, knowledge of orofacial biomechanics, numerical analysis, methods within artificial intelligence and modeling or materials science, above-average motivation and flexibility, and an excellent capacity for teamwork and willingness to cooperate across disciplines are required. It is expected that the successful candidate will establish and apply for a collaborative project for university dentistry with an interdisciplinary orientation and a thematically focused research program.

Networking with the key areas of research at the clinics of the Center for Dental, Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine, University Hospital Bonn and other faculties of the University of Bonn is expressly desired, whereby particular attention must be paid to the use of cognitive systems within a clinical context. Scientific excellence should be demonstrated through appropriate high-quality publications and the acquisition of third-party funding. It is expected that the applicant will be fully involved in teaching at the center. Managerial experience and the ability to cooperate and work in a team are required.

The successful candidate must have completed a university degree in natural science, engineering, dentistry or medicine and have a habilitation or evidence of equivalent academic achievements. Experience in teaching in accordance with section 36 of the Higher Education Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Hochschulgesetz NRW) is preferable.

The University of Bonn stands for diversity and equal opportunities. It is certified as a family-friendly university and has a dual career service. Its aim is to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are underrepresented and particularly support their careers. It thus expressly encourages suitably qualified women to apply. Applications are handled in accordance with the Law on Equality between Women and Men for the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz). Applications from suitable candidates with a verified severe disability and persons with an equivalent status are also particularly welcome.

Qualified candidates are asked to apply via the Appointment Portal of the University of Bonn (https://berufungsportal.uni-bonn.de/openProcedureList.do). The application can be submitted in German or English by 28th July 2025.

Dean’s Office in the Faculty of Medicine

University of Bonn

Venusberg-Campus 1| Haus 33, 53127 Bonn

You can find information on the application procedure at the following link: https://www.medfak.uni-bonn.de/de/fakultaet/karrierewege/akademische-karriere/berufung


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