PhD Position for MSc
Academic Transfer is currently offering a compelling PhD opportunity for MSc Life Science graduates. Join our innovative research team and advance your academic career with cutting-edge research and valuable experiences in the field of life sciences.
Name of the Institute: Academic Transfer
Location: Amsterdam
Deadline to Apply: November 1, 2023
Requirements:
- A MSc degree (or equivalent) in Biology/Ecology/Biochemistry/Biomedicine or a related field.
- Previous experience with microbiological culture/cell culture and imaging as well as affinity with modern molecular biology and next-generation techniques is an advantage.
- Strong commitment, interest in working with drugs, and desire to translate your results into the clinic are recommended.
- Able to work not only independently but also in an international multi-disciplinary research team.
- Self-motivation, scientific creativity, and curiosity are essential.
- Good organization skills and excellent English communication and writing skills ability.
Job Description: PhD Position for MSc
- Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a fatal malignancy (predicted to become the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths by 2030), with a limited number of diagnostics tools, and no effective systemic treatments.
- Microbiome has emerged as a cause of the remarkable chemoresistance of PDAC. The clinical relevance of microbiome in PDAC was demonstrated by the relationship between intra-tumoral bacterial diversity and specific microbiome profiles in comparing long- and short-term survivors.
- We hypothesize that tumor and microbial composition yield complementary molecular mechanisms underlying drug resistance.
- The PhD candidate will conduct research to understand microbiome-induced chemoresistance and develop effective therapeutics to interfere with host-PDAC-microbiome interactions.
Responsibilities:
- In vitro microbiological experiments with aerobic and/or anaerobic bacteria
- In vitro experiments on the interactions between microbes and host cells
- Imaging and omics analysis of in vitro microbe-host interaction and in situ samples
- Data analyses and preparation of scientific publications
- Co-supervision of trainees and students
Conditions of Employment: PhD Position for MSc
- You will be employed for an initial period of 12 months, after which your performance will be evaluated. If the evaluation is positive, the contract will be extended by 3 years (4-year contract).
- Salary scale OIO: € 2,789- € 3,536 gross, based on 36 hours/week. The monthly wage will increase yearly to the maximum wage in the fourth year.
- Effective November 2023, a 4% salary increase will occur.
In addition, we offer:
- An 8.3% end-of-year bonus and 8% holiday pay.
- Free and unlimited access to our online learning environment: GoodHabitz.
- Pension is accrued at the ABP. Amsterdam UMC contributes 70% of the premium.
- We reimburse 75% of your public transport commuting costs. Would you rather bike? We have a good bike arrangement in place.
- You can choose to participate in the active staff association, as well as the Young Amsterdam UMC association, which both organize fun activities and events.
Additional Information: PhD Position for MSc
- During the publication period, applications will be handled continuously. If the vacancy is filled, it will be closed prematurely.
- If you have any questions about this position, please feel free to contact Elisa Giovannetti via [email protected]l.
- For more information about the application procedure, please contact Tanja Hart, Recruitment Advisor, via 06-21603178 or via [email protected]
- A reference check, screening, and hiring test may be part of the procedure. If you join us, we ask you for a VOG (Certificate of Good Conduct).
- Internal candidates will be given priority over external candidates in case of equal suitability.
- Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.
