PhD: Precision Liver Repair During Ex Vivo Perfusion

Werkenbijumcg; Groningen; Presencial; EUR 34 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) invites applications for a PhD project focused on cutting-edge transplantation research. You will develop strategies to detect and repair oxidative stress in donor livers during machine perfusion and contribute to translational efforts within the CRISPR-CRYSTAL consortium.

You will work with experts across transplantation, nanotechnology, quantum sensing, and epigenetic editing, performing ex vivo experiments and data analysis to advance toward clinical

Qualificações

• Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences/Engineering, Biology, Medicine, Pharmacy, or related field.
• Interest in organ transplantation and machine perfusion.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Affinity with translational and interdisciplinary research.
• Basic laboratory skills, including pipetting, cell culture, and molecular biology techniques, or willingness to acquire these skills.
• Proactive, independent, and collaborative working style.

Responsabilidades

• Perform long-term ex vivo liver perfusion experiments using hypothermic and normothermic platforms.
• Evaluate mitochondrial function, oxidative stress, and liver viability during perfusion.
• Test nanoparticle-based delivery systems and CRISPR-based epigenetic therapies.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data and present findings at scientific meetings.
• Collaborate with academic and industrial consortium partners.
• Contribute to scientific publications and ensure research results in a PhD thesis.

Conhecimentos

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

English communication

Interdisciplinary research

Independent working

Team collaboration

Formação académica

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

Ferramentas

Pipetting

Cell culture

Molecular biology techniques

Descrição da oferta de emprego

University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) invites applications for a PhD project focused on cutting-edge transplantation research. You will develop strategies to detect and repair oxidative stress in donor livers during machine perfusion and contribute to translational efforts within the CRISPR-CRYSTAL consortium.

You will work with experts across transplantation, nanotechnology, quantum sensing, and epigenetic editing, performing ex vivo experiments and data analysis to advance toward clinical