PhD Position in CRISPR-Cas Engineering: The Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Biology at the University of Groningen invites applications for a fully funded PhD position in CRISPR-Cas engineering and tool development. The project, led by Assis. Prof. Dr. Wen Wu, aims to optimize and design CRISPR-Cas nucleases for specific therapeutic targets with the goal of advancing gene therapy applications.
Summary Table:
| Position | PhD Position in CRISPR-Cas Engineering and Tool Development |
|---|---|
| Study Area | Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology |
| Scholarship Description | Optimizing and designing CRISPR-Cas nucleases for specific therapeutic targets with a focus on advancing gene therapy applications. |
| Eligibility | Outstanding M.Sc. degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or a related field. Research experience in molecular biology (molecular cloning), E. coli culturing, and mammalian cell culture. Analytical and creative thinking, high motivation, ability to work in an international team, and fluency in English (written and oral). |
| Required Documents | Curriculum Vitae, Motivation Letter, Names and Email Addresses of at Least Two Academic References Willing to Write Confidential Letters of Recommendation. |
| How to Apply | Apply through the university website by November 29, 2023, 11:59 pm Dutch local time (CET). |
| Last Date | November 29, 2023 |
Study Area: Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology
Scholarship Description:
PhD Position in CRISPR-Cas Engineering and Tool Development (1.0 FTE) (V23.0722)
The project aims to engineer and develop CRISPR-Cas genome editing tools for pharmaceuticals and agriculture, with a focus on advancing gene therapy applications. The research involves molecular biology, enzymology, protein engineering, cell biology, and genome editing work.
Eligibility: The university is seeking enthusiastic and talented PhD candidates with an outstanding M.Sc. degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or a related field. Essential qualifications include research experience in molecular biology, E. coli culturing, mammalian cell culture, analytical and creative thinking, high motivation, ability to work in an international team, and fluency in English. Preferred qualifications include hands-on experience with CRISPR-Cas, protein engineering, FACS, or next-generation sequencing.
Required Documents: Curriculum Vitae, Motivation Letter, Names and Email Addresses of at Least Two Academic References Willing to Write Confidential Letters of Recommendation.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply through the university website before November 29, 2023, 11:59 pm Dutch local time (CET).
Last Date: 29 November 2023
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Dr. Wen. Y. Wu at w.y.wu@rug.nl. Please do not use the provided email addresses for applications.
