PhD in Translational In Vivo Neuroscience (Leukodystrophy)

InnoSer Belgie NV; Leiden; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MSCA funding

International training

Secondments

Job summary

InnoSer Leiden in the Netherlands hosts a PhD position within the POLARIS network, focusing on translational in vivo neuroscience using leukodystrophy models with rare genetic diseases of the nervous system.

The project includes characterisation of mouse models, development of an automated EEG analysis pipeline, and evaluation of candidate therapies, with secondments and international collaboration across partner sites.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in life sciences, preferably neuroscience.
• Experience with in vivo mouse studies and phenotyping.
• Certification for working with laboratory animals (FELASA) preferred.
• Fluency in English; ability to work in an international team.

Responsibilities

• Characterise leukodystrophy mouse models and preclinical interventions.
• Develop automated EEG analysis pipeline for MLC mice.
• Align mouse endpoints with POLARIS clinical readouts.
• Collaborate across InnoSer, Amsterdam UMC and POLARIS partners.
• Engage in secondments and transferable-skills development.

Skills

In vivo mouse studies

Behavioral phenotyping

FELASA certification

R/Python scripting

English fluency

Education

Master's degree in life sciences

Tools

EEG analysis

Statistical software

Job description

InnoSer Leiden in the Netherlands hosts a PhD position within the POLARIS network, focusing on translational in vivo neuroscience using leukodystrophy models with rare genetic diseases of the nervous system.

The project includes characterisation of mouse models, development of an automated EEG analysis pipeline, and evaluation of candidate therapies, with secondments and international collaboration across partner sites.