Associate professor (UHD) level – Human cell models for diseases

16 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University Medical Center Utrecht (UMC Utrecht)

Research Field

Medical sciences

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

6 May 2024 - 21:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

36.0

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

We offer a position for an associate professor (UHD) level in human cell models within the UMC Utrecht. To this end, the associate professor will work together with others to accelerate the development of human cell models for diseases by focusing on genetically engineering these models and by making next generation complex organ-on-a-chip or organoid models.

We are looking for a biomedical researcher trained in molecular cell biology with an excellent track record in innovative iPSC-based models for human disease and with expertise in state-of-the-art genome editing and molecular engineering of these models. The project is funded by the Governmental Sector Money and aims to strengthen the UMC Utrecht human cell model for disease research community. The candidate will closely interact with researchers working on the milestones of the Centre for Animal-Free Biomedical Translation, which is a new center at the Utrecht Science park that is made possible by a recent €124,5 million investment of The Dutch National Growth Fund.

Your research interest should fit into the strategic research program of the UMC Utrecht Brain, Circulatory Health, or Regenerative Medicine and Stem cells Research Centers .

Requirements
Specific Requirements

• A PhD in a relevant field (Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology) and proven expertise in iPSC-modelling for human diseases.
• >5 years of relevant work experience in iPSC modelling.
• A proven record of attracting competitive (inter)national grants.
• The candidate should be self-motivated, accountable, inquisitive, and have excellent organization and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Possess the ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken) is a requirement.
• Ability to think analytically, problem-solving skills, drive to succeed.
• You enjoy working in an innovation driven, highly collaborative and fast paced environment.
• You should be able to work independently as well as collaborate with other team members with interdisciplinary background and international environment; you have essential social skills for fruitful interactions.

Additional Information
Additional comments

Contact our colleague:
Marie Hagen
088 75 688 05
[email protected]

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/340262/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

UMC Utrecht

Country

Netherlands

City

Utrecht

Postal Code

3584CX

Street

Heidelberglaan 100

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/340262/associate-professor-uhd-level-human-…

Contact

City

Utrecht

Website

http://www.umcutrecht.nl/

Street

Heidelberglaan 100

Postal Code

3584 CX

STATUS: EXPIRED