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Marianna Tryfonidou

1 year ago

Development of new platforms for osteoarthritis research Utrecht University in Netherlands

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PhD

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Biomedical Engineering

Funding

The position is for one year, with extension to a total of four years upon successful assessment. Gross monthly salary ranges from €3,059 to €3,881 (full-time), with 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus. Pension scheme, partially paid parental leave, and flexible terms of employment are included. Additional professional development and employee benefits are available through Utrecht University.

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Expired

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Utrecht University

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Biomedical Engineering
Biology
Health Science
Veterinary Science
Regenerative Medicine
Osteoarthritis
Translational Medicine
In Vitro Studies
Animal Experimentation
Arthritis
Ex Vivo Studies
Biomedicine

About this position

Utrecht University is offering two PhD positions in Regenerative Orthopedics within the Ombion project, which is dedicated to accelerating the transition to animal-free biomedical innovations. The project is funded by the National Growth Funds and involves collaboration with national and international partners. Research will focus on developing advanced in vitro and ex vivo culture models for osteoarthritis, aiming to reduce and replace animal experiments and contribute to new drug development for osteoarthritis patients.

The positions are based in the Regenerative Orthopedics research group led by Prof. Marianna Tryfonidou, with co-supervision from Prof. Jeffrey Beekman (UMCU) and Prof. Tim Welting (Maastricht UMC+).

The group is multidisciplinary and international, focusing on translational research for joint diseases and low back pain. Candidates will also co-supervise Bachelor's and Master's students and participate in the Graduate School of Life Sciences Regenerative Medicine programme. Applicants must have a relevant Master's degree, laboratory experience, and strong English skills.

The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development. The application deadline is 14 November 2025. For more information and to apply, visit the Utrecht University job portal or contact Lizette Utomo at [email protected].

Funding details

The position is for one year, with extension to a total of four years upon successful assessment. Gross monthly salary ranges from €3,059 to €3,881 (full-time), with 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus. Pension scheme, partially paid parental leave, and flexible terms of employment are included. Additional professional development and employee benefits are available through Utrecht University.

What's required

Applicants must hold a Master's degree in Life Sciences (e.g., Biomedical Sciences, Technical Medicine), Veterinary Medicine, or Medicine. Candidates should have laboratory experience including biomolecular and biochemical analysis, cell/tissue culture skills, and be willing to work with cadaveric tissues (human, murine, bovine, porcine, canine). Excellent command of English (spoken and written), strong communication skills, initiative, responsibility, and ability to work independently and in a team are required. Candidates should be curious, pro-active, structured, and well-organised.

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Research Interests

Tissue Engineering

Cell Biology

Musculoskeletal Biology

Regenerative Medicine

In Vitro Studies

Professor at Utrecht University

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Netherlands

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Hospital Pharmacy

Osteoarthritis

Biology

Health Science

Arthritis

Professor at Utrecht University

University Name
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Netherlands

Research Interests

Hospital Pharmacy

Regenerative Medicine

Health Science

Translational Medicine

Arthritis