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Logo of EURAXESS Job offer - JOB - Netherlands - Maastricht University via AcademicTransfer - Posted on: 3 September 2026 PhD Candidate in Supramolecular Hydrogels for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Maastricht University (UM) Engineering » Biomaterial engineering Engineering » Chemical engineering First Stage Researcher (R1) Type of Contract Hours Per Week Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? Welcome to Maastricht University! Join us in developing new supramolecular polymeric materials for dynamic and responsive biomaterials and bioinks. In this PhD project, you will design, synthesize and characterize polymers with tailored chemical and mechanical properties, connecting molecular-level design with material properties and applications in bioengineering. PhD Candidate in Supramolecular Hydrogels for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering - Our goal: To develop dynamic, molecularly designed biomaterials for applications including 3D cell culture and bioprinting. The project will combine molecular self-assembly with covalent reinforcement to create biomimetic hydrogels whose mechanics, dynamics, and functionality can be controlled in space and time. - Your colleagues: You will join the "BioMatt" group of Dr. Matthew Baker ( https://merlninstitute.com/discover-merln/departments-and-groups/research-groups/biomatt-polymeric-biomaterials ) . The BioMatt group is part of MERLN's Department of Instructive Biomaterials Engineering (IBE), which develops biomaterials that actively interact with and guide biological systems. Within this environment, BioMatt combines molecular and polymer design with cell biology and tissue engineering to create dynamic materials for biomedical applications. Working at MERLN means you will join an international network of researchers from ~25 nationalities spanning multi...