PhD in Spatial Proteomics: Decode Brain Cell Vulnerability

Amsterdam UMC; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8.3% end-of-year bonus

Public transport reimbursement

Mileage allowance €0.21/km

Bike scheme

BeFrank pension

Job summary

Amsterdam UMC Research BV seeks an ambitious researcher to join a PhD trajectory focused on neurodegeneration using proteomics on human brain tissue and iPSC-derived neurons. You will explore cell-type vulnerability with single-cell and spatial omics within the Adore initiative.

The role is a 12-month contract with potential extension to four years, offering a competitive salary on the salary scale, an 8.3% end-of-year bonus, travel reimbursement, a bike scheme, and BeFrank pension.

Qualifications

• The candidate has a master's degree in neuroscience, biomolecular science, or biochemistry.
• Proven expertise with molecular and cellular work from internships.
• Experience in programming and data analysis (Python, R) and omics datasets is a strong advantage.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute proteomics studies to identify cell-type vulnerability.
• Perform experiments in human postmortem brain tissue and iPSC-derived neuronal cultures.
• Aid in data analysis and integration of -omics datasets.
• Contribute to scientific reporting, publications, and data packages.
• Supervise undergraduate students.
• Report findings in meetings, conferences and journals.

Skills

Proteomics techniques

Cell culture

Data analysis (Python, R)

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in neuroscience or biomolecular science or biochemistry

Tools

Proteomics software

Single-cell omics tools

Job description

Amsterdam UMC Research BV seeks an ambitious researcher to join a PhD trajectory focused on neurodegeneration using proteomics on human brain tissue and iPSC-derived neurons. You will explore cell-type vulnerability with single-cell and spatial omics within the Adore initiative.

The role is a 12-month contract with potential extension to four years, offering a competitive salary on the salary scale, an 8.3% end-of-year bonus, travel reimbursement, a bike scheme, and BeFrank pension.