PhD in Therapeutic Genome Editing for Leukodystrophies
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Job summary
POLARIS invites a motivated candidate to join a European Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network hosted by the University of Zurich to study genome editing for leukodystrophies. You will develop gene-editing strategies for VWM and MLD, employ lipid nanoparticles and delivery systems, and rotate through secondments at Amsterdam UMC and InnoSer, with supervision by Prof.
Gerald Schwank. The position includes academic supervision, international collaboration, and comprehensive training in
Qualifications
- Mentioned Master’s degree in life sciences and related fields.
- Experience with genome editing and delivery approaches is preferred.
- Strong collaboration and organizational skills are essential.
Responsibilities
- Develop gene-editing strategies for VWM and MLD in leukodystrophies.
- Evaluate delivery via lipid nanoparticles and other methods in models.
- Collaborate across institutions and participate in secondments.
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Job description
POLARIS invites a motivated candidate to join a European Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network hosted by the University of Zurich to study genome editing for leukodystrophies. You will develop gene-editing strategies for VWM and MLD, employ lipid nanoparticles and delivery systems, and rotate through secondments at Amsterdam UMC and InnoSer, with supervision by Prof.
Gerald Schwank. The position includes academic supervision, international collaboration, and comprehensive training in
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