Experimental Scientist – AFM Tissue Mechanics
On-siteZagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Job Summary
Design and conduct experiments on cells, tissues, and biological materials using ARTIDIS automated atomic force microscopes to investigate how sample preparation and environmental conditions influence measured force-curve signals. Prepare biological samples according to established protocols, generate systematic datasets, and evaluate artifacts to support the validation of analytical and computational models. Collaborate with computational colleagues to define experiments that distinguish between physical interpretations and contribute to the continuous improvement of automated measurement workflows. Maintain accurate records of procedures and outcomes while establishing quality-control procedures. Present findings to the Signal Processing team and other scientific functions.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree or PhD in experimental physics, biophysics, biomedical engineering, materials science, mechanobiology, cell biology, or a closely related field
- Practical laboratory experience, preferably involving biological samples, soft materials, or quantitative measurement methods
- Experience with sample preparation and the execution of controlled scientific experiments
- Ability to formulate hypotheses and translate them into reproducible experimental designs
- Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to laboratory work and documentation
- Ability to assess data quality and identify experimental artefacts or inconsistencies
- Ability to read scientific literature and translate relevant findings into practical experiments
- Strong written and spoken English
- Interest in working at the interface of experimental biology, physics, and data analysis
- Ability to collaborate effectively in an interdisciplinary environment
Desired Qualifications
- German knowledge
- Exposure to AFM, force spectroscopy, indentation measurements, or other mechanical characterization methods
- Experience working with cells, tissue sections, organoids, extracellular matrix, hydrogels, or other biological materials
- Cell culture, tissue handling, histology, or biological sample preparation
- Fluorescence, confocal, bright-field, or other optical microscopy methods
- Experience with mechanobiology, cell mechanics, tissue mechanics, or biomaterials
- Experience developing automated or higher-throughput experimental workflows
- Basic data-analysis or programming experience in Python, MATLAB, or a comparable environment
- Experience working with patient-derived samples or in a biomedical product development environment
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