PhD Scholarship in Mitochondrial Dysfunction: Wageningen University & Research is offering a fully funded PhD scholarship for an enthusiastic and proactive individual with a background in molecular biology, medicine, or biomedical sciences. The successful candidate will be involved in cutting-edge research to investigate the role of mitochondrial dysfunction and lipid droplets in promoting atrial fibrillation in diabetes.
Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Mitochondrial Dysfunction-Derived Lipid Droplet Accumulation and Atrial Fibrillation in Diabetes
Designation: PhD Candidate
Research Area: Mitochondrial Dysfunction-Derived Lipid Droplet Accumulation and Atrial Fibrillation in Diabetes
Location: Wageningen, Netherlands
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Completed MSc degree in molecular biology, medicine, biomedical sciences, or equivalent
- Experience in molecular mechanistic studies in cells and/or rodents
- Strong interest in innovative cardiac and metabolic research
- Proficiency in English (C1 level) with excellent writing and oral communication skills
- Desirable: Experience with electrophysiology, confocal imaging, and/or a laboratory animal science certificate
- Advantageous: Good level of Dutch language
Job Description:
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Investigating the molecular mechanism of arrhythmogenesis using (omic) molecular techniques
- Conducting pharmacological and nutritional interventions in cells, fruit flies, and mice, and verifying key findings in patient materials
- Writing academic publications and presenting findings at national and/or international conferences
- Contributing to a stimulating research culture and supervising research assistants and BSc/MSc students
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can apply by submitting a motivation letter and a complete CV through the apply button on the vacancy page on the Wageningen University & Research website. For further information about the position or the application procedure, please contact Dr. Deli Zhang, Assistant Professor, via email at deli.zhang@wur.nl.
Last Date for Apply: September 16th, 2024
This is a unique opportunity to be part of an international environment at Wageningen University & Research, which offers excellent terms of employment and a supportive academic environment conducive to personal and professional growth. Apply now and contribute to groundbreaking research in the field of cardiac and metabolic health.
