PhD Scholarship in Gut Microbiome Research: Join our cutting-edge research team at the University of Amsterdam focusing on the intricate interactions among maternal factors, infant gut microbiota, and intestinal health. This scholarship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the discovery of new interventions for improving metabolic health by studying the impact of various factors on gut microbiota development in early life.
PhD Scholarship Opportunity in Gut Microbiome Research
Designation: PhD Position in Gut Microbiome Research
Research Area: Gut microbiota development during early life and its implications for metabolic health
Location: University of Amsterdam, Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Biomedical Sciences, or related fields.
- Experience in anaerobic culturing, genetic engineering, cell culture, organoids, or microphysiological systems is preferred.
- Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will:
- Explore the interactions among maternal factors, infant gut microbiota, and intestinal health to understand underlying mechanisms.
- Utilize advanced technologies like the Gut on a chip physiomimetic GUMI platform and ‘omics’ analytical facilities to characterize metabolic function of infant gut microbes.
- Investigate the influence of maternal factors on gut microbiota’s metabolic functions and their impact on gut epithelium and immune function in early life.
- Identify key bacterial species, metabolites, or genes involved in mother-microbiota-infant interactions.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following documents in PDF format:
- Motivation letter and CV
- Contact information of referees
Application Deadline: 16 August 2024
Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into an exciting research area with the potential to shape the future of metabolic health. Apply now to be part of this groundbreaking research program at the University of Amsterdam.
