PhD Student: Lung-on-Chip Virology & Immunology

Erasmus MC; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th month paid out

Travel expense package

ABP pension contributions

Inhouse physiotherapist

Bicycle repair service

Gym facilities

Job summary

Erasmus MC is seeking a PhD student to contribute to the ALIVE project, developing a Lung-on-Chip model to study respiratory virus infections and immune responses. You will conduct experimental lab work with human-derived materials and state-of-the-art techniques, culture airway epithelium, and collaborate with Mimetas BV to advance antiviral models.

You will analyze data, report findings in scientific publications and at international conferences, and work within a multidisciplinary team under

Qualifications

• Completed master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Medicine, or a related field.
• Internship experience with organoids, iPSCs, or advanced cell culture is a strong advantage.
• Strong interest in virology, immunology, and animal-free model systems.
• Excellent collaboration skills and willingness to contribute to joint experiments.
• Careful and flexible approach with possible flexible working hours.

Responsibilities

• Develop and perform experiments for a Lung-on-Chip model to study infections and immune interactions.
• Analyze data and report findings in scientific publications and presentations.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and with Mimetas BV.
• Contribute to advancing antiviral model systems and translate findings to patients.

Skills

Virology interest

Immunology interest

Collaboration

Laboratory work

Education

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

Job description

Erasmus MC is seeking a PhD student to contribute to the ALIVE project, developing a Lung-on-Chip model to study respiratory virus infections and immune responses. You will conduct experimental lab work with human-derived materials and state-of-the-art techniques, culture airway epithelium, and collaborate with Mimetas BV to advance antiviral models.

You will analyze data, report findings in scientific publications and at international conferences, and work within a multidisciplinary team under