"Postdoctoral Researcher - Proteomics & Cartilage-on-Chip"

Job Summary

Develop personalized osteoarthritis treatments through cutting-edge organ-on-chip and omics technology. As a postdoctoral researcher, you will develop and apply advanced mass spectrometry-based proteomics workflows, spatial omics strategies, and automated clinical sample preparation. You will collaborate with academic and industrial partners to integrate results for drug testing and clinical translation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced proteomics pipelines to characterize clinical samples.
• Automate sample preparation to accelerate clinical translation.
• Design and apply LC-MS/MS and MSI methods for biomarker discovery.
• Pioneer spatial omics approaches at single-cell resolution.
• Perform advanced bioinformatic analyses to uncover actionable insights.
• Collaborate closely with partners to integrate results for drug testing.
• Publish high-impact research and actively participate in interdisciplinary meetings.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven expertise in proteomics, including experience with LC-MS/MS and ideally mass spectrometry imaging (MSI).
• Strong data analysis skills, confident with proteomics bioinformatics using tools such as MaxQuant, Perseus, R, or Python.
• Driven by impact, with a desire to translate scientific insights into solutions that help people.
• Translation-focused mindset, enjoying bridging lab-based findings with clinical applications.
• Independent and collaborative, taking initiative, communicating clearly, and valuing teamwork.
• Detail-oriented and curious, working with precision and always eager to learn more.
• Hold a PhD in biochemistry, analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related field.

What the Employer Offers

Employment at Maastricht University with a salary ranging from €3378 to €5331 gross per month based on a full-time employment of 38 hours per week. Additional benefits include an 8.0% holiday allowance, an 8.3% year-end bonus, flexible working hours, possibility to work partly from home, 29 vacation days plus 4 additional public holidays per year, and opportunities for personal and professional development.