PhD Positions in Immunogenetics | CeD & Immune Genomics

Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen; Groningen; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday allowance

8.3% year-end bonus

Job summary

Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen invites applications for two PhD positions in Immunogenetics to study genetic, immunologic, and environmental factors in immune-mediated diseases, with a focus on celiac disease. The team uses patient-derived models, organoids, and iPSC-derived systems, leveraging Next Generation Sequencing read-outs to elucidate disease pathways.

The project is collaborative, international, and involves training in molecular biology, bioinformatics, and immunology.

Qualifications

• MSc in Molecular Biology, Immunology or Biomedical Sciences required.
• Excellent English writing and presentation skills required.
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities desired.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to immunogenetics research on CeD and related diseases.
• Assist in model systems including organoids and tissue-derived components.
• Participate in CRISPR/Cas9 genetic engineering experiments and sequencing read-outs.

Skills

Excellent English writing

Team player

Strong communication

Education

MSc in Molecular Biology / Immunology / Biomedical Sciences

Tools

CRISPR/Cas9

RNAseq/ATACseq

Job description

Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen invites applications for two PhD positions in Immunogenetics to study genetic, immunologic, and environmental factors in immune-mediated diseases, with a focus on celiac disease. The team uses patient-derived models, organoids, and iPSC-derived systems, leveraging Next Generation Sequencing read-outs to elucidate disease pathways.

The project is collaborative, international, and involves training in molecular biology, bioinformatics, and immunology.