Group Leader in Mitochondrial Biology

AlzForum Foundation Inc.; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Amsterdam UMC is seeking talented researchers to lead an independent program in mitochondrial biology, applying expertise in neuroscience and genetic brain disorders. You will develop a program using cell and/or rodent models to study mitochondrial dysfunction in brain disease, publish in top journals, secure external funding, supervise students, and contribute to teaching at bachelor and master levels.

The role requires a PhD, at least three years of postdoctoral experience, an excellent

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in molecular/cellular (neuro-)biology, biochemistry, or related field.
• At least three years of postdoctoral research experience outside the PhD institution.
• Strong publication record and ability to secure external research funding.
• UTQ/BKO or willingness to obtain such qualification.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent research program within Amsterdam UMC.
• Publish in top peer-reviewed journals.
• Contribute to drug development efforts within the Amsterdam UMC CANDIDATE Neuro center.
• Supervise graduate students and contribute to undergraduate teaching at bachelor and master level.

Skills

CEFR English C1/C2

Education

Ph.D. in molecular/cellular (neuro-)biology, biochemistry, or related field

Postdoctoral experience ≥3 years

University Teaching Qualification UTQ/BKO

Job description

Amsterdam UMC isseeking talented metabolism scientists with experience in neuroscience or the ambition to apply their expertise in (human) neuroscience and genetic brain disorders. Applicants are expected to be ready to develop an independent and innovative research program using cell and/or rodent models to explore new directions in mitochondrial biology. You will study how mitochondrial dysfunction contibutes to brain disease, with a particular focus on Friedreich’s Ataxia but also extending to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, or other brain diseases. Amsterdam UMC is seeking candidates who are interested in translating research to therapy development, have ample experience with state-of-the-art technology in mitochondrial function and metabolism, with an excellent publication record, at least as a first and potentially also as a last author, and some previous/current success in external grant acquisition.

The research program to be developed is expected to complement existing expertise within the department and center for which significant infrastructure and operating funds are available.

Your role:

Develop an innovative, independent research program, connecting to and augmenting existing research in the center, and resulting in scientific publications in the best peer-reviewed journals; contribute to drug development efforts within the Amsterdam UMC CANDIDATE Neuro center; support your research program with external funding; supervise graduate students; contribute to undergraduate teaching, at bachelor and master level.

Requirements

You have completed a Ph.D. in molecular/cellular (neuro-)biology, biochemistry, or related field; You have at least three years of postdoctoral research experience outside the institute where the Ph.D. degree was obtained; you have a strong publication record; you have acquired external research funding; you have a University Teaching Qualification (UTQ/BKO), or are willing to obtain such a qualification; you master the English language at CEFR C1/C2 level.