This position is hosted at the Regenerative Medicine Center Utrecht (RMCU) and you will be appointed to the Department of Orthopedics of the UMC Utrecht. Located at the Utrecht Science Park, the RMCU brings together the largest group of researchers in regenerative medicine in the Netherlands, who closely work together to translate scientific and technological discoveries into patient benefit. The Department of Orthopedics at the UMC Utrecht is a global leader in the development and application of novel regenerative technologies, such as cell-based therapies, 3D (bio)printing, and the application of biomaterials and controlled release systems. 

• You hold a Master’s degree in biology, regenerative medicine, biomedical sciences, medicine, or a related field.
• You have a strong proven interest in cell and tissue culture, which should be highlighted explicitly in your application letter.
• You have strong data analysis skills. Experience with bioinformatics tools and statistical analysis for high-throughput data is highly preferred.
• You are curious, motivated, goal-oriented, eager to learn and thrive in a multidisciplinary research environment. You can effectively tackle challenges, even when this requires a creative/non-conventional approach.
• You are able to work independently, but also in a team. You can connect and collaborate with our (inter)national partners.
• You can communicate scientific ideas and results effectively. Proven proficiency in written and spoken English is required.

• A salary between € 3017 and € 3824 gross per month (salary scale OIO), based on full-time employment (36 hours). 
• Salary increase of 3% from July 2025, according to the collective labor agreement (cao). 
• Year-end bonus of 8.3% and holiday allowance of 8%. 
• Pension insurance with ABP. We take care of approximately 70% of the monthly contribution. 
• 100% public transport reimbursement. Are you coming on foot, by bike or by car? You will then receive a reimbursement of € 0.18 per km (by car up to a max. of 40 km one way). 
• Possibilities to develop yourself personally and professionally. 
• The option to select additional employment benefits in exchange for gross salary, such as purchasing a bicycle and memberships.