Summary
A 1(+2)-year position for a highly motivated PostDoc in an industry-funded project to discover and characterize new inhibitory receptors in autoimmunity.
PostDoc Opportunity: Discovering New Inhibitory Receptors in Autoimmunity, UMC Utrecht, Netherlands
Designation
Postdoc Researcher (Medior level, 3-5 years of experience)
Key Details
| Feature | Details |
| Contract Type | Fixed-term (1+2 years) |
| Education Level | Academic |
| Hours | 36 hours per week |
| Salary | €3.724 – €5.867 gross per month |
| Application Deadline | August 25, 2026 |
Research Area
Cellular Immunology, Autoimmunity, and Therapeutic Development
Location
Inhibitory Receptor Lab, Center for Translational Immunology, UMC Utrecht (Oncode Institute).
Eligibility/Qualification
Required Skills:
- Intrinsic interest and motivation for early-stage therapeutic development.
- Experience in cell culture and flow cytometry-based assays.
- Experience in primary human cell culture.
Preferred Skills:
- Affinity with immunology.
- Experience with assay design and troubleshooting.
Job Description
- Collaborate intensively with an industrial partner to evaluate putative inhibitory receptors for suppressing unwanted inflammatory responses in autoimmunity.
- Perform cellular assays to detail the expression and function of short-listed candidates using CRISPR/Cas9 in primary human cells.
- Conduct a ‘deep dive’ into a select set of candidates on immune cells from healthy controls and patients with autoimmune diseases.
- Take responsibility for developing and conducting research at UMCU.
- Manage communication between academic and industrial partners, including reporting results.
How to Apply
Click on “Solliciteer direct” (Apply directly) on the vacancy page to submit your CV and motivation letter. If you have questions about the vacancy, you can contact Linde Meyaard at 088 75 543 06.
Last Date for Apply
August 25, 2026 (25-08-2026)
