Research Associate (Mechanical Engineering / Bioengineering)
Core
Design and fabricate cell-laden hydrogel constructs and engineered tissue platforms for in vitro bioelectronic tissue models.
Role type
Research Associate (Biofabrication & Tissue Engineering)
Builds
Physiologically relevant in vitro tissue models for fundamental research and translational applications
Domain
Biomedical engineering / Biofabrication / Bioelectronics
Required skills
3D bioprinting, hydrogel preparation, conductive biomaterials engineering, mammalian cell culture, biological assays, electrical stimulation, microscopy imaging, quantitative analysis, electrochemical characterization
Preferred skills
None stated (via careerplan.io/jobs/R00025915-research-associate-mechanical-engineering-bioengineering-at-ntu)
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize biofabrication workflows for in vitro tissue models; Prepare and characterize hydrogels, conductive inks, and bioinks; Perform 3D bioprinting and post-fabrication processing of tissue constructs; Conduct mammalian cell culture, maintenance, and biological assays; Perform electrical stimulation and functional characterization experiments; Carry out microscopy imaging and quantitative analysis of biological samples; Support electrochemical and materials characterization experiments where required; Maintain accurate experimental records and assist with manuscript/report preparation; Contribute to laboratory operations, procurement, and equipment maintenance; Collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams and external collaborators