Summary
The Artegiani & Hendriks lab at the Princess Máxima Center is seeking a highly ambitious and enthusiastic PhD candidate. The lab specializes in developing and advancing 3D human organoid models (mini-organs in a dish) to understand the mechanisms of human development and associated diseases. This specific position focuses on utilizing human brain organoids to study brain development, model diseases, and uncover the link between developmental processes and pediatric diseases.
PhD Position in the Artegiani & Hendriks Group, Princess Máxima Center, Utrecht, Netherlands
Designation
PhD Candidate / Researcher
Position Overview
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Organization | Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology |
| Group | Artegiani & Hendriks Group |
| Employment Type | Temporary, Full-time (36 hours/week) |
| Salary Range | € 3,228 – € 4,346 per month |
| Duration | Fully funded for 4 years |
Research Area
Stem Cell Biology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Developmental Biology, and Human Brain Organoids.
Location
Princess Máxima Center, Utrecht, Netherlands.
Eligibility / Qualification
- Education: Recently completed a Master’s (MSc) degree.
- Background: Strong foundation in molecular biology, cellular biology, stem cell biology, or developmental biology.
- Skills: Bioinformatics skills are considered a plus but not strictly required.
- Attributes: Highly motivated, talented, hard-working, and passionate about academic research and science.
- Language: Fluency in English (the working language of the international lab environment).
Job Description
As a PhD candidate in the Artegiani & Hendriks group, you will:
- Work on the development and optimization of human brain organoid models.
- Investigate the fundamental principles underlying human brain development and how signaling molecules influence these processes.
- Use state-of-the-art technologies, such as CRISPR-Cas9 genetic editing and advanced imaging tools, to model diseases and understand pathogenesis.
- Collaborate with an international team of researchers dedicated to advancing pediatric cancer research and developmental biology.
How to Apply
You can submit your application directly through the official Princess Máxima Center careers portal by clicking the Apply button on the vacancy page.
For informal inquiries or more details about the lab, you may also reach out directly to the principal investigators with your CV and a brief cover letter:
- Benedetta Artegiani: b.a.artegiani@prinsesmaximacentrum.nl
- Delilah Hendriks: d.f.g.hendriks-7@prinsesmaximacentrum.nl
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