PhD Researcher in Microbial Metabolism

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Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland VU Amsterdam Voltijd
Job Title: PhD Student Microbial Metabolism; Fermentation of Plant-Based Protein

About the Job

VU Amsterdam is seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join our research team in the field of microbial metabolism and fermentation of plant-based protein. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of novel plant-based food products with improved taste, texture, and nutritional value.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and conduct experiments using state-of-the-art analysis techniques in molecular microbiology, omics technologies, systems biology, and bioinformatics.
  • Analyze and interpret data to identify relevant microorganisms, enzymes, and pathways for plant-based fermentations.
  • Predict microbial behavior of single and mixed cultures and design microbial communities with optimized functionalities.
  • Supervise and teach students, and contribute to the development of scientific publications.

Requirements

  • MSc degree in a relevant field, such as molecular microbiology, biotechnology, biochemistry, bio(physics), or systems biology.
  • Experience in working in a microbiological or biochemical laboratory.
  • Strong interest in metabolism, high-throughput microbiological technologies, and pathway analysis.
  • Excellent planning, analytical, and writing skills.
  • Good team worker.

What We Offer

VU Amsterdam offers a challenging position in a socially engaged organization. As a PhD student, you will contribute to education, research, and service for a better world. In return for your efforts, we offer:

  • A salary of €2,000.00 and maximum €3,000.00 gross per month in the fourth year, for a full-time employment.
  • An employment contract of initially 1 year, which can be extended to a total of 4 years.

Additional Benefits

  • A full-time 38-hour working week comes with a holiday leave entitlement of 24 hours per year. If you choose to work 40 hours, you have 96 extra holiday leave hours on an annual basis.
  • 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
  • Solid pension scheme (ABP).
  • Contribution to commuting expenses.
  • Optional model for designing a personalized benefits package.


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