Postdoc AI-Driven Biofabrication and Process Control (AI Engineering)

TL;DR

Postdoc AI-Driven Biofabrication and Process Control (AI Engineering): Developing scientific machine learning and control methods for biofabrication of biomedical and sustainable technologies with an accent on predictive modeling and real-time control of bioprinting. Focus on embedding morphoelastic and biomechanical models into learning processes and validating methods on experimental data.

Location: Must relocate to Delft, Netherlands

Salary: €3,546 – €5,538 per month

Company

hirify.global is a top international university combining science, engineering, and design to address global challenges in health and sustainability.

What you will do

• Develop scientific machine learning methods for modeling and control of biofabrication processes.
• Design approaches based on CNNs, transformer models, and operator learning.
• Embed morphoelastic and biomechanical models into the learning process.
• Contribute to an AI-driven toolbox for predictive modeling and real-time control of bioprinting.
• Validate models using experimental data in collaboration with UMC Utrecht and Maastricht University.

Requirements

• PhD in applied mathematics, computational science, machine learning, or a related field.
• Strong expertise in numerical and scientific computing, including scientific machine learning.
• Proficiency in Python or Julia.
• Background or strong interest in biomechanics and soft biological tissue modeling.
• Must be able to relocate to the Netherlands.

Nice to have

• Experience with operator learning methods (Neural Operators, DeepONet, FNO).
• Experience with inverse problems, optimization, and control of PDE-based systems.
• Experience in image data processing and modeling.
• Experience in interdisciplinary collaborations.

Culture & Benefits

• Temporary contract for 12-28 months with a flexible working week.
• Salary and benefits according to the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
• Excellent pension scheme via ABP and individual employment packages.
• Comprehensive relocation support and a Dual Career Programme for partners.
• Generous leave (232 hours/year) and partially paid parental leave.

Hiring process

• Submit cover letter, CV with publications, degree certificates, and PhD thesis.
• Undergo a risk assessment for knowledge security during final stages.