Researcher in drug development for neurological disorders

Are you an enthusiastic life-sciences researcher in the field of Neurosciences? Do you want to work with the latest methods in live cell microscopy in collaborative projects with industry to help find new treatments for neurological disorders? Please apply at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

Location: AMSTERDAM
FTE: 0.8 - 1

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated researcher who will perform live-cell microscopy experiments using cultured human neurons to test new treatments for brain disorders. 

Communication between neurons is an essential and tightly regulated process, which is altered in severe neurodevelopmental disorders. At the Functional Genomics department, we study neuronal communication in disease models of live human neurons using optimized optical tools and advanced live cell microscopy. We use these tools in collaborative projects with pharmaceutical companies to test new treatments for neurodevelopmental disorders.

Your duties

• work with cultured human neurons
• perform confocal and live microscopy of fluorescent reporters
• design and implement the latest optical tools for drug screening and scale up assays
• advance analysis protocols by programming automated analysis routines of microscopy recordings
• Report on experimental results and design follow up experiments

• M.Sc degree in Neurosciences or affiliated life sciences.
• experience with cell culture and microscopy work
• programming and data analysis skills (Matlab)
• ability to work independently
• strong oral and written communication skills in English

A challenging position in a socially involved organization. On full-time basis the remuneration amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of €2,818 (scale 8)

and a maximum €4,670 (scale 10), depending on your education and experience. The job profile: is based on the university job ranking system and is vacant for at least 0.8 FTE.

The initial employment contract will affect a period of 1 year, with the intention to extend, and can potentially lead to a PhD trajectory.
Additionally, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers excellent fringe benefits and various schemes and regulations to promote a good work/life balance, such as:

• a maximum of 41 days of annual leave based on full-time employment,
• 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus,
• a wide range of sports facilities which staff may use at a modest charge,
• contribution to commuting expenses

The ambition of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is clear: to contribute to a better world through outstanding education and ground-breaking research. We strive to be a university where personal development and commitment to society play a leading role. A university where people from different disciplines and backgrounds collaborate to achieve innovations and to generate new knowledge. Our teaching and research encompass the entire spectrum of academic endeavor – from the humanities, the social sciences and the natural sciences through to the life sciences and the medical sciences.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is home to more than 30,000 students. We employ over 5,500 individuals. The VU campus is easily accessible and located in the heart of Amsterdam’s Zuidas district, a truly inspiring environment for teaching and research.

Diversity
We are an inclusive university community. Diversity is one of our most important values. We believe that engaging in international activities and welcoming students and staff from a wide variety of backgrounds enhances the quality of our education and research. We are always looking for people who can enrich our world with their own unique perspectives and experiences.

The Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science inspires researchers and students to find sustainable solutions for complex societal issues. From forest fires to big data, from obesity to medicines and from molecules to the moon: our teaching and research programmes cover the full spectrum of the natural sciences. We share knowledge and experience with leading research institutes and industries, both here in the Netherlands and abroad.

Working at the Faculty of Science means working with students, PhD candidates and researchers, all with a clear focus on their field and a broad view of the world. We employ more than 1,250 staff members, and we are home to more than 11,000 students.

About the Functional Genomics Department
The functional genomics department of the VU (https://fga.cncr.nl/ ) consists of an enthusiastic, international team, working on a broad range of experimental projects; from molecular genetics to behavior analysis. We want to understand how our brain works and treat brain disorders as epilepsy or neurodevelopmental disorders. Together with the pharmaceutical industry we are testing new treatments, and you would be assisting in these collaborative projects.

Are you interested in this position? Please apply via the application button and upload your curriculum vitae and cover letter until

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Applications received by e-mail will not be processed.

Vacancy questions
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, you may contact:

Name: Claudia Persoon
Position: Project leider
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: +31 20 59 84464

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