PhD Position in Analytical Biochemistry: Join us in a pioneering research project aimed at understanding the intricate relationship between breast milk composition and infant health. As a PhD candidate, you will delve into the realm of analytical biochemistry and bioinformatics to unravel the mysteries of breast milk proteins and peptides and their impact on infant airway infections.
PhD Position in Analytical Biochemistry and Bioinformatics
🔬 Research Project Overview:
- Seeking a PhD candidate interested in analytical biochemistry and bioinformatics.
- Project focuses on breast milk protein and peptide composition and its impact on infant health.
- Investigating the role of breast milk in preventing airway infections in infants.
- Characterizing breast milk proteins and peptides and their relation to airway infections.
🎓 PhD Project Tasks:
- Conducting and improving proteomics and peptidomics analyses.
- Utilizing bioinformatics tools for data analysis.
- Publishing scientific papers and writing a PhD thesis.
- Collaborating within a consortium with various researchers and companies.
👩🔬 Desired Qualifications:
- MSc degree in biological science (e.g., food, nutrition, biochemistry).
- Experience in biochemical analyses, especially protein and/or peptide analysis.
- Knowledge of and/or experience with complex data analysis.
- Strong scientific writing skills demonstrated through thesis and/or publications.
- Affinity with working in a multidisciplinary group.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
💼 Benefits Offered:
- Partially paid parental leave.
- Flexible working hours for a better work-life balance.
- Opportunity to accrue additional compensation/holiday hours.
- Access to sports facilities on campus.
- Fixed December bonus and excellent pension scheme.
- Fully funded PhD position with tailored course program.
🌍 International Perspective:
- Support provided for visa application procedures.
- Information available for international employees and their families.
- Certain international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption.
🏫 About Wageningen University & Research:
- Leading organization in life sciences domain.
- Integrated approach to research issues.
- Collaboration between different disciplines.
- Vibrant international community and supportive environment.
Summary Table:
| Study Area | Analytical Biochemistry, Bioinformatics |
|---|---|
| Location | Wageningen |
| Eligibility/Qualification | MSc degree in biological science (e.g., food, nutrition, biochemistry) |
| Experience in biochemical analyses (protein and/or peptide analysis) | |
| Knowledge/experience in complex data analysis | |
| Strong scientific writing skills | |
| Affinity with multidisciplinary collaboration | |
| Excellent command of English | |
| How to Apply | Direct application via the vacancy page on our website |
| Last Date | May 27th, 2024 (First interviews scheduled for early June, 2024) |
Study Area: Analytical Biochemistry, Bioinformatics
Location: Wageningen
Eligibility/Qualification: We are seeking candidates with a successfully completed MSc degree in biological science, such as food, nutrition, or biochemistry. Candidates should have experience in biochemical analyses, including protein and/or peptide analysis, as well as knowledge of and/or experience with complex data analysis. Strong scientific writing skills, demonstrated through theses and/or publications, are essential. Candidates should also have an affinity for working in multidisciplinary groups and possess excellent command of written and spoken English.
Description: The project focuses on investigating the role of breast milk composition in preventing airway infections in infants. Through advanced proteomics and peptidomics analyses, coupled with bioinformatics tools, the candidate will characterize breast milk proteins and peptides. The project involves collaboration with external partners, including universities and industries, and offers the opportunity to publish scientific papers and write a PhD thesis.
How to Apply: Interested candidates can apply directly via the apply button on the vacancy page on our website.
Last Date: The vacancy will be listed up to and including May 27th, 2024. The first job interviews are scheduled for early June, 2024.
For further inquiries about the position, please contact Kasper Hettinga at kasper.hettinga@wur.nl. For information regarding the application procedure, please reach out to Rutger Voorrips, corporate recruiter, at rutger.voorrips@wur.nl.
