The ideal candidate for this position has a proven background in (medical) biology or biomedical sciences and you ideally also have experience in neuroscience and/or cholesterol metabolism. An interest in and willingness to learn bioinformatic analyses is a must, and experience is a big plus. This project makes extensive use of genetically modified mouse models, so a license to work with animals in research, or willingness to obtain this, is essential. Finally, to work in this project, you will require a broad biological interest and a flexible work attitude.
Fixed-term contract: 4 years.
You will be given an employment contract for the production of a PhD thesis for the duration of the program with a maximum of four years. The salary amounts to € 2,495 gross per month in the first year, up to a maximum of € 3,196 in the last year with fulltime employment (scale Pro, CAO UMC).