PhD in HIV-Linked Neurodegeneration & Brain Organoids

AcademicTransfer; Netherlands; Sur place; EUR 36 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Public transport reimbursement

Bike scheme

End-of-year bonus 8.3%

Résumé du poste

Amsterdam UMC, location AMC, hosts the OrganoVIR Labs as part of the MERIT programme. A Doctoral Candidate position is offered to study HIV-related neurodegeneration using iPSC-derived brain organoids and lipidomics, under expert supervision.

The role emphasizes independence and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, with international secondments and safety training, and a tailored development plan. 36 hours per week, four years.

Qualifications

• PhD candidate with MSc or MD (or near completion) in (bio)medical sciences, biology, cell biology, biotechnology, or closely related field.
• Solid foundation in molecular biology and immunology.
• Expertise in virology, 3D cell culture, or tissue engineering is desirable.
• Excellent English communication skills (CEFR C1/C2).
• Transnational mobility rules: not resided in NL >12 months in last 36 months.

Responsabilités

• Characterise lipidomic profiles of HIV-infected brain organoids vs. healthy organoids.
• Assess and modify TDP-43 proteinopathy in HIV-infected organoids.
• Work on Work Packages 1 and 2 under supervision of OrganoVIR Labs.

Connaissances

MSc/MD background

Molecular biology

Immunology

Virology

3D cell culture

Tissue engineering

English (C1/C2)

Formation

MSc or MD

Outils

Organoid culture

3D cell culture

Description du poste

Amsterdam UMC, location AMC, hosts the OrganoVIR Labs as part of the MERIT programme. A Doctoral Candidate position is offered to study HIV-related neurodegeneration using iPSC-derived brain organoids and lipidomics, under expert supervision.

The role emphasizes independence and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, with international secondments and safety training, and a tailored development plan. 36 hours per week, four years.