ABOUT THE PROJECT

The project focuses on the development of a brain organoid model for Parkinson’s disease that mimics aging to study the role of aging in Parkinson’s disease and the therapeutic efficiency of stem cell-based strategies. It is a full-time position of 4 years, which will lead to a PhD thesis. The PhD student will be supported by technicians and surrounded by a team of PhD students that work with complementary techniques and topics. You will be based in Amsterdam UMC, and the work will be done in the framework of a collaboration between the Elga de Vries lab (Amsterdam UMC) and Wim Mandemakers (Erasmus MC).
Would you like to know more about the different phases within the PhD trajectory? You can read more about this on this page.

PROFILE

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic PhD candidate with a Master’s degree in Neuroscience, Biomedical Sciences, or related field. Applicants with a medical degree (MD) are not eligible for this position. You have experience with cell culture and organoid culture, cellular biology techniques, and stem cell biology. Moreover, we are looking for someone:

• that is a team player and well-organized;
• with experience in RNA-seq analysis (preferred);
• that is proficient in English.

Together with a team of scientists, you will develop a brain organoid model that mimics aging to study the role of aging in the progression of Parkinson’s disease and the therapeutic efficiency of stem cell-based strategies. You will also publish manuscripts in international peer-reviewed journals, present the results at (inter)national conferences, and supervise bachelor and master students during the PhD period.