About your role
As part of this project, you will use innovative neuronal cell models and advanced molecular and cell biology techniques to achieve the following objectives:
- Identifying drug candidates suitable for repurposing that enhance neuronal resilience.
- Discovering novel druggable targets within the resilience pathway.
- Conducting proof-of-concept experiments to demonstrate that enhancing GVB-associated resilience can mitigate tau-induced neurodegeneration.
About youWe are seeking a PhD candidate for this exciting project, funded by Hersenstichting, who has a strong passion for pursuing a career in the molecular and cell biology of dementia. Ideal candidates should have:
- A Master’s degree (MSc) in biomedical sciences or a related field, with a specialization in neuroscience.
- Proven creativity and a strong affinity for wet lab science.
- A solid background in molecular pathways and techniques, as well as experience in molecular and cell biology analyses.
Our offer- A flying start to your career in scientific research.
- Plenty of room for your drive to shape tomorrow's healthcare.
- Working on large-scale and in-house research, with motivated colleagues from all over the world.
- You will be employed by Amsterdam UMC Research BV.
- A contract for 12 months, with the intention to extend for a total of 4 years. The Guideline PhD contract applies to this vacancy.
- Salary scale OIO: € 3.108 to € 3.939 gross based on full-time employment (depending on education and experience) and a year-end bonus of 8.3%. Calculate your net salary here.
- Holiday hours: 190.4 per year for fulltime and a possibility to save additional hours.
- Pension accrual with BeFrank, a modern, comprehensible and fairly priced pension.
- For >7 km each way, 100% reimbursement for public transport travel costs and, for private transport, €0.18 per km up to a maximum of 40 km each way.
- Do you prefer walking or cycling? Take advantage of our good bike scheme. Moreover, you will receive a reimbursement of €0.18 per km.
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