PhD student on project: Genetic susceptibility to brain disorders

- An exciting computational research project.

- Mentoring, supervision, and training in a wide range of genomics approaches.

- Access to a state-of-the art computational infrastructure.

- A stimulating international research environment.

- A competitive salary.

Your salary will be a minimum of € 2.495,- gross per month in the first year and a maximum of € 3.196,- (scale PhD) in the final (4th) year, based on a full-time appointment. In addition, the UMCG will offer you 8% holiday pay, and 8.3% end-of-year bonus. The conditions of employment comply with the

Collective Labour Agreement

for Medical Centres (CAO-UMC).

It concerns a fulltime appointment (36 h/week) for a period of four years to be concluded with a PhD examination. After one year, the performance of the candidate will be evaluated to decide whether there is sufficient progress to expect a successful completion of the PhD thesis within the coming three years.

More information
The Holtman group: https://bscs.umcg.nl/en/groups/group-holtman/
Section of Molecular Neurobiology: https://bscs.umcg.nl/en/research/molecular-neurobiology/
Department of Biomedical Sciences of Cells and Systems: https://bscs.umcg.nl/en/
UMCG: https://www.umcg.nl/
Groningen: https://portal.groningen.nl/en
Netherlands Neurogenetics Database from the Netherlands Brain Bank: https://www.brainbank.nl/nnd-project/

For additional information, you can contact: Assistant Prof. Dr. Holtman, e-mail address: [email protected]

How to apply
Please use the the digital application form at the bottom of this page - only these will be processed. You can apply until 30 August 2021. Within half an hour after sending the digital application form you will receive an email- confirmation with further information.

Full applications including a motivation letter, your CV and at least two contacts for reference letters will receive full consideration if received.