PhD: Precision Donor Liver Repair During Perfusion

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

Benefits offered by this job

PhD position 0.8 FTE

Monthly gross salary €3217

8% holiday allowance

8.3% year-end bonus

Training opportunities

Job summary

Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen invites applications for a PhD project on Precision Repair of Donor Livers During Machine Perfusion. You will join the CRISPR-CRYSTAL consortium, working at the interface of transplantation, nanotechnology, and epigenetic editing.

The project employs real-time quantum sensing and CRISPR-based therapies with human donor liver models and international collaboration. A Master’s degree in a related field is required, and the position is 28.8 hours per week with

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and organizational skills required.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Affinity with translational and interdisciplinary research.
• Proactive, independent and collaborative working style.
• Experience with organ perfusion, nanoparticle delivery, and CRISPR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform long-term ex vivo liver perfusion experiments.
• Evaluate mitochondrial function and liver viability during perfusion.
• Test nanoparticle-based delivery systems and CRISPR therapies.
• Analyze data and present findings at scientific meetings.
• Collaborate with academic and industrial consortium partners.
• Contribute to publications and PhD thesis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

English communication

Translational research mindset

Independent & collaborative

Education

Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences/Engineering, Biology, Medicine, Pharmacy, or related field

Job description

Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen invites applications for a PhD project on Precision Repair of Donor Livers During Machine Perfusion. You will join the CRISPR-CRYSTAL consortium, working at the interface of transplantation, nanotechnology, and epigenetic editing.

The project employs real-time quantum sensing and CRISPR-based therapies with human donor liver models and international collaboration. A Master’s degree in a related field is required, and the position is 28.8 hours per week with