PhD Scholarship – Mitochondrial Dysfunction: Wageningen University & Research is offering a fully funded PhD scholarship in the area of mitochondrial dysfunction-derived lipid droplet accumulation promoting atrial fibrillation in diabetes. This position involves investigating the molecular mechanisms of arrhythmogenesis and conducting pharmacological and nutritional interventions in cells, fruit flies, and mice. The research is expected to contribute to innovative cardiac and metabolic health studies.
Fully Funded PhD Scholarship – Mitochondrial Dysfunction-Derived Lipid Droplet Accumulation Promotes Atrial Fibrillation in Diabetes
Designation: PhD Candidate
Research Area: Mitochondrial dysfunction-derived lipid droplet accumulation promoting atrial fibrillation in diabetes
Location: Wageningen, Netherlands
Eligibility/Qualification:
- A successfully completed MSc degree in molecular biology, medicine, biomedical sciences, or equivalent
- Experience in molecular mechanistic studies in cells and/or rodents
- Interest in linking cardiac physiology with molecular mechanisms via state-of-the-art molecular techniques
- Excellent organization skills, independent working, and hands-on mentality
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills in English
- Experience with electrophysiology and confocal imaging would be a plus
- Laboratory animal science certificate would be a plus
- Good level of Dutch language would be an advantage
- Command of the English language at C1 level
Job Description:
- Investigate the molecular mechanism of arrhythmogenesis using (omic) molecular techniques
- Conduct pharmacological and nutritional interventions in cells, fruit flies, and mice and verify key findings in patient materials (blood and cardiac tissue)
- Write academic publications with support from the supervisory team and present findings at national and/or international conferences
- Actively contribute to other research activities and a stimulating research culture within the immediate research group and larger chair group
- Supervise research assistants and BSc/MSc students, where appropriate
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can apply with a motivation letter and a complete CV directly using the apply button on the vacancy page on the Wageningen University & Research website. For more information about the position, contact Dr. Deli Zhang, Assistant Professor, by email: deli.zhang@wur.nl. For inquiries about the application procedure, please contact Noorien Abbas, corporate recruiter, at noorien.abbas@wur.nl.
Last Date for Apply: September 16th, 2024
