PhD Candidate in Cardiogenetics: An exciting opportunity for a motivated PhD candidate to join an interdisciplinary team focused on studying cardiovascular disease genetics using in silico data. Candidates can discover genes and pathways with the potential to be drug targets or biomarkers.
Designation:
PhD Candidate in Cardiogenetics
Table of Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Cardiovascular Disease Genetics |
| Location | UMC Utrecht, The Netherlands |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Master’s degree in biology, biomedical sciences, or a related field, or a degree in epidemiology, statistics, mathematics, or bioinformatics with an affinity for biology and genetics. |
| Salary | €3,017 – €3,824 gross per month. |
| Contract Duration | 4 years |
| Working Hours | 36 hours per week |
| Application Deadline | 4-12-2024 |
Research Area
The research focuses on identifying genes and biological pathways linked to cardiovascular diseases, utilizing genome-wide association studies (GWAS), polygenic risk scores (PRS), and drug metabolism (pharmacogenetics).
Location
The candidate will be based at UMC Utrecht, a leading academic medical center renowned for its research in circulatory health.
Eligibility/Qualification
- A master’s degree in biology, biomedical sciences, or related fields.
- Alternatively, a degree in epidemiology, statistics, mathematics, or bioinformatics with an affinity for biology and genetics.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team.
- Experience in cardiovascular genetics is advantageous.
- Proficient in PLINK, Python, R, and command-line environments like Bash.
- Fluent in English.
Description
The successful candidate will join a team of researchers, bioinformaticians, and medical doctors to study cardiovascular disease genetics. They will work with extensive datasets, including array genotyped, whole-genome sequencing (WGS), and whole-exome sequencing (WES) data. The position promotes continuous personal and professional development in a vibrant research environment.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV and motivation letter directly to the UMC Utrecht application portal by the stated deadline.
Last Date to Apply
4th December 2024
This PhD position offers an opportunity to contribute to meaningful research while enjoying competitive compensation and benefits.
