PhD positions in Molecular Immunology (2 x 1.0 FTE)
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
- Groningen, Groningen
- € 2.770 per maand
- Tijdelijk
- Voltijds
The Erasmus MC candidate will conduct biochemical assays of WPB cargo secretion and optical assays of WPB exocytosis to determine changes in secretory competence and fusion mode due to altered SNARE sorting. Techniques include high content microscopy, proteomics, total internal reflection fluorescence (TIRF) microscopy, shRNA library screenings, and electron microscopy.The PhD candidates are expected to also spend research time at the other institute.Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen ( ) enjoys an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative center of higher education offering high-quality teaching and research. Flexible study programmes and academic career opportunities in a wide variety of disciplines encourage the 36,000 students and researchers alike to develop their own individual talents. As one of the best research universities in Europe, the University of Groningen has joined forces with other top universities and networks worldwide to become a truly global center of knowledge.This is a collaborative project between the Department of Molecular Immunology at the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE; www.membranetrafficking.com), and the Department of Hematology at the Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam ( ).QualificationsThe successful applicant has:
- a Master degree in one of the following expertise: molecular biology, biochemistry.
- a good command of English (oral and written)
- enthusiastic and a team player.
- willing to spend research time in Rotterdam / Groningen
- experience with mammalian cell biology and advanced microscopy approaches is an advantage.
- a salary of € 2,770 gross per month in the first year, up to a maximum of € 3,539 gross per month in the fourth and final year
- a full-time position (1.0 FTE)
- a holiday allowance of 8% of gross annual income
- an 8.3% end-of-the-year allowance
- minimum of 29 holidays and additional 12 holidays in case of full-time employment.