PhD candidate Regenerative Medicine of the liver

PhD candidate Regenerative Medicine of the liver

Join our team for a project concerning liver graft regeneration using 3-dimensional organoid cultures.

Functie inhoud

The laboratory of Experimental Transplantation and Intestinal Surgery (LETIS) accommodates translational-oriented research on liver disease, liver transplantation, and regenerative medicine. Research is performed in close collaboration with surgeons and clinicians. As a PhD candidate, you will be involved in a project concerning liver graft regeneration using 3-dimensional organoid cultures.

Werkomgeving

Erasmus MC is the largest academic hospital in the Netherlands and the prime national institute for organ transplantation medicine. One of the research lines of the department of Surgery is dedicated to liver transplantation. The research projects are translational and aim to contribute to improving the impaired long-term outcome of liver transplantation. The team has a good (inter)national reputation and works in close interaction with transplantation surgeons and hepatologists in our clinic. The laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for immunological, cell biological, and molecular research.

Profiel

• You are a highly motivated and enthusiastic PhD candidate with a Master’s degree in (medical) biology, medicine, or equivalent.
• You should be accurate, enterprising, and persevering. This is not a 9 to 5 job.
• You are a team player with good communicative skills in English writing and speech.
• Expertise in organoid culturing, molecular biology, organ-on-chip technology, and bio-imaging is desired.

Wat bieden wij

• You will receive a temporary position for 3 years.
• The gross monthly salary amounts to a maximum of € 3.824,- (scale OIO).
• Excellent fringe benefits, such as a 13th month that is already paid out in November and an individual travel expense package.
• An International Office which aids you in preparing for your arrival and stay.
• Pension insurance with ABP. We take care of approximately 2/3 of the monthly contribution.
• Special benefits, such as an in-company physiotherapist and bicycle repairer. And there is also a gym where you can work on your fitness after work.

Meer informatie

If you are excited by the thought of this position and would like to apply, please do so by using the application form on our website.

For more information about this position, please contact dr. Monique Verstegen, associate professor, +31 (0)10 703 55 28 or m.verstegen@erasmusmc.nl.

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