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PhD Researcher in Neurobiology

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Groningen, Groningen, Nederland UMCG Voltijd
Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented PhD researcher to join our team at the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG). The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic research group focused on understanding the mechanisms of multiple sclerosis (MS) and developing novel therapeutic strategies to overcome remyelination failure in MS.

Research Project

The PhD researcher will work on a project that aims to reveal whether injury-naïve MS astrocytes functionally differ from injury-naïve normal and MS sibling astrocytes, including their response to (inflammatory) factors present in MS lesions. The project will involve human iPSC-derived glial and neuron cultures, morphometrics, RNA-sequencing analysis, proteomics, CRISPRa/i, and confocal microscopy.

Requirements
  • Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences, (Cell) Biology or Neuroscience
  • Strong scientific drive and motivation
  • Team player mentality, pro-active, flexible and result-driven attitude
  • Good oral and written skills in English
  • Experience with human iPSCs or one of the techniques mentioned above is an advantage
What We Offer

We offer a full-time PhD position for the duration of four years, preferably starting April 1, 2024. The salary will be a minimum of € 2,901,- gross per month in the first year and a maximum of € 3,677,- gross per month in the final (4th) year, based on a full-time appointment. In addition, the UMCG will offer you 8% holiday pay, and 8.3% end-of-year bonus.

Contact Information

For information please contact:

  • dr. Wia Baron,
  • dr. Susanne Kooistra,
  • prof. dr. Bart Eggen,