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Associate professor (UHD) level – Human cell models for diseases

AcademicTransfer
16 Apr 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
University Medical Center Utrecht (UMC Utrecht)
Research Field
Medical sciences
Researcher Profile
Leading Researcher (R4)
Established Researcher (R3)
Country
Netherlands
Application Deadline
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

We offer a position for an associate professor (UHD) level in human cell models within the UMC Utrecht. To this end, the associate professor will work together with others to accelerate the development of human cell models for diseases by focusing on genetically engineering these models and by making next generation complex organ-on-a-chip or organoid models.

We are looking for a biomedical researcher trained in molecular cell biology with an excellent track record in innovative iPSC-based models for human disease and with expertise in state-of-the-art genome editing and molecular engineering of these models. The project is funded by the Governmental Sector Money and aims to strengthen the UMC Utrecht human cell model for disease research community. The candidate will closely interact with researchers working on the milestones of the Centre for Animal-Free Biomedical Translation, which is a new center at the Utrecht Science park that is made possible by a recent €124,5 million investment of The Dutch National Growth Fund.

Your research interest should fit into the strategic research program of the UMC Utrecht Brain, Circulatory Health, or Regenerative Medicine and Stem cells Research Centers.

Requirements

Specific Requirements
  • A PhD in a relevant field (Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology) and proven expertise in iPSC-modelling for human diseases.
  • >5 years of relevant work experience in iPSC modelling.
  • A proven record of attracting competitive (inter)national grants.
  • The candidate should be self-motivated, accountable, inquisitive, and have excellent organization and communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Possess the ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken) is a requirement.
  • Ability to think analytically, problem-solving skills, drive to succeed.
  • You enjoy working in an innovation driven, highly collaborative and fast paced environment.
  • You should be able to work independently as well as collaborate with other team members with interdisciplinary background and international environment; you have essential social skills for fruitful interactions.

Additional Information

Additional comments

Contact our colleague:
Marie Hagen
088 75 688 05
m.hagen-3@umcutrecht.nl

Website for additional job details

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
UMC Utrecht
Country
Netherlands
City
Utrecht
Postal Code
3584CX
Street
Heidelberglaan 100
Geofield

Contact

City
Utrecht
Website
Street
Heidelberglaan 100
Postal Code
3584 CX