PhD-Candidate Inner Ear Neurons

31 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC)

Research Field

Medical sciences

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

14 Feb 2024 - 22:59 (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

Approximately 6% of the global population suffers with inner ear disorders, leading to issues such as balance problems and hearing loss. Our overarching objective is to establish a model, originating from laboratory research, that can pave the way for the development of effective treatments and cures for these disorders. Our research group stands out for our exclusive focus on human tissues, including fetal tissues, adult tissues acquired during surgery, and work with pluripotent stem cells. We investigate the developmental aspects of the inner ear in these tissues and subsequently correlate this development with various inner ear pathologies. Your role in our team will involve enhancing our capability to cultivate inner ear neurons and create a high-throughput culture model for these neurons. To this end, you will work with our inner ear organoids. The emphasis on the high-throughput design is pivotal, as this model will be instrumental in conducting a drug screen to pinpoint agents that can prevent the loss of inner ear neurons, potentially offering significant benefits to patients.

Requirements
Specific Requirements

·         You hold a master’s degree in medicine, biomedical sciences, neuroscience, technical medicine, or a related field.

·         Prior experience in cell culture.

·         Proficiency in pluripotent stem cell cultures and organoid cultures is highly advantageous, but not necessary.

·         Expertise in the inner ear is not mandatory, but strong motivation, ability to work independently, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team are crucial.

·         You are a responsible person who takes into account our research group as well as your individual success.

·         Proficiency in scientific English (listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills). Knowledge of Dutch is not required

Additional Information
Benefits

You will be given an employment contract for the production of a PhD thesis for the duration of the program with a maximum of four years. The salary amounts to € 2.901,- gross per month in the first year, up to a maximum of € 3,677,- in the last year with fulltime employment (scale Pro, CLA UMC).

Additional comments

Your career at the LUMC

Getting better by breaking new ground; that's our mission. This applies not only to healthcare, but also to our employees. In order to be able to continue to learn and develop, we offer internal and external training. You are also entitled to an end-of-year bonus (8,3%), holiday allowance, sports budget and bicycle scheme. Furthermore, as an employee of LUMC, you are also affiliated with the ABP pension fund. This means that 70% of your pension premium is paid by LUMC, leaving you with a higher net salary. Nice, right?

Contact

Anneloes Zweedijk – Hoevers, management assistant, department of Otorhinolaryngology (ENT),

Telephone: + 31 (0) 71 52 62 434

Email: [email protected]

Applications from employment/recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/337204/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

LUMC

Country

Netherlands

City

Leiden

Postal Code

2333 ZA

Street

Albinusdreef 2

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/337204/phd-candidate-inner-ear-neurons/appl…

Contact

City

Leiden

Website

http://www.lumc.nl/

Street

Albinusdreef 2

Postal Code

2333 ZA

STATUS: EXPIRED