PhD Position, Host-Microbiome Interactions in Multicellular Models of Inflammatory Diseases, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands 🇳🇱

PhD Position, Host-Microbiome Interactions in Multicellular Models of Inflammatory Diseases, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Application deadline: 1 October, 2023.

They are looking for a PhD candidate to create a neuron- and immune-competent gut physiomimetic system and use it to determine the influence of bacteria, early life nutrients, and inflammatory stimuli on the barrier function, immune and neuronal activities in the context of inflammatory diseases.

Tasks and responsibilities • complete a PhD thesis within the official appointment duration of four years; • work collaboratively with technician to develop coculture system of intestinal epithelial cells, sensory neurons, and/or immune cells based on the available GUMI system; • perform your experiments in a systematic and well controlled manner and accurately keep the records in the accredited electrical lab notebook; • communicate your work in both group meetings; • assist in teaching and supervise BSc/MSc students during their research internship; • participate in the Faculty of Science PhD training program.

Eligibility

• Master degree in Biomedical Sciences, Immunology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, or closely related fields;

• proficient in primary cell culture (e.g., organoids, iPSCs, neuron and immune cells);

• hands-on experience on one of the following techniques: 3D cell culture, gut-on-a-chip, fluorescent imaging, FACS analysis;

• problem-solving mindset and are able to perform team-oriented as well as independent work;

• a team player with good communication;

• fluent in English, both written and spoken.

You will get the opportunity to

• build a network as part of two interdisciplinary groups;

• learn state-of-the-art technologies;

• present your work at national and international meetings.

Benefits

The appointment will be on a temporary basis for a period of 4 years (the initial appointment will be for a period of 18 months and after satisfactory evaluation it can be extended for a total duration of 4 years) and should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis). An educational plan will be drafted that includes attendance of courses and (international) meetings. You are also expected to assist in teaching of undergraduates and master students.

Fields: Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Science, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Science

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Ph.D. Candidate Host-Microbiome Interactions in Multicellular Models of Inflammatory Diseases (uva.nl)