Amsterdam University Medical Center 
Amsterdam, Netherlands Resumo da oferta
Amsterdam University Medical Center in the Netherlands is offering a PhD position in spatial proteomics. The role involves designing and executing proteomics studies on human postmortem FTD brain tissue and patient-derived neuronal cultures to identify cell-type specific vulnerabilities. Responsibilities include data analysis of -omics datasets, contributing to scientific publications, and supervising undergraduate students. Candidates must hold a master's degree in neuroscience, biomolecular science, or biochemistry, with proven expertise in molecular work and programming skills in Python or R. The position offers a fixed-term contract starting at 12 months with an intention to extend for four years. Salary ranges from €3,217 to €4,077 gross per month, plus an 8.3% end-of-year bonus. Benefits include holiday hours, public transport reimbursement, mileage allowance, and pension accrual.
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Descrição do projeto
About your role
As a member of our team, you will:
- design and execute proteomics studies to identify cell-type specific vulnerability;
- perform experiments in human postmortem FTD brain tissue and patient iPSC-derived neuronal cell cultures;
- aid in data analysis and integration of -omics datasets to characterize cell-specific functional dysregulation and cellular crosstalk;
- contribute to scientific reporting, publications, and regulatory-ready data packages;
- supervise undergraduate students;
- report on your findings in regular work meetings, conferences, and scientific publications in reputable journals.
About you
This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to translational neuroscience in a dynamic team of proteomic and neuroscience researchers in the search for fundamental insights with real-world therapeutic impact. You have: - a master's degree in neuroscience, biomolecular science, or biochemistry;
- proven expertise and skills with molecular and cellular work as part of an internship;
- experience with programming and data analysis (Python, R). Expertise with omics datasets is a strong advantage;
- strong written and verbal communication skills in English.We are looking for the following personality traits:
- excellent organisational and management skills;
- working diligently and with high accuracy;
- a team player who enjoys collaborating in an interdisciplinary environment;
- a creative and independent thinker who takes initiative.
Our offer - You will be employed by Amsterdam UMC Research BV.
- A contract for 12 months, with the intention to extend for a total of four years. The Guideline PhD contract applies to this vacancy.
- Classification in salary scale OIO: € 3.217 to € 4.077 gross for full-time employment (depending on experience). In addition to a good basic salary, we offer 8.3% end-of-year bonus. Calculate your net salary here.
- Holiday hours: 194.4 per year for full time and a possibility to save additional hours.
- 100% reimbursement for public transport travel costs. If you travel by foot, bicycle, or car, a mileage allowance of €0.21 per km applies (up to a maximum of 40 km one way by car).
- Do you prefer walking or cycling? Take advantage of our good bike scheme.
- Pension accrual with BeFrank, a modern, comprehensible and fairly priced pension.Watch this video with more information about joining Amsterdam UMC Research BV.
