Postdoc : Leiden, Netherlands

The position
How would you like to work with state-of-the-art viral vector systems and genome modification tools? We're looking for a Postdoctoral fellow to join our research group investigating gene transfer and gene editing strategies for correcting muscle progenitor cells from patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Your profile

• Has obtained a PhD in Biomedical sciences, Protein engineering, Biochemistry or in a similar research field within the past 5 years.
• Possesses solid theoretical knowledge and practical experience in protein modelling, expression, purification and characterization.
• Has previous experience with molecular and cellular biology techniques.
• Is proficient in both written and spoken English.
• Has shown the capacity for independent writing of scientific articles and reports.
• Is meticulous in documenting and tracing reagents and experimental results.
• Can supervise and manage personnel in coordination with other group members.
• Experience with NGS technologies (e.g. data analysis) is advantageous.

What we offer
You will be employed on the basis of a 36-hour week. The appointment is initially for one year with the possibility to be extended by one additional year, for the duration of the project. Your salary will depend on your qualifications and experience, with a maximum of € 4,216 gross per month based on a full time position (scale 10 of the Collective Labour Agreement for University Hospitals).

The organisation 
The LUMC is a center for medical innovation that aims to improve patient care through leading international research. To provide our patients with a safe and friendly environment, we need doctors, medical care specialists, support staff and academic researchers. Within the Department of Cell and Chemical Biology, the Virus & Stem Cell Biology Section focuses on developing viruses and stem/progenitor cells into therapeutic agents for the treatment of human diseases. The Section is further divided into sub-groups. This research project will be carried out in the Genome editing sub-group. All research in the Department is performed in collaboration with groups within and outside the LUMC.

Further information
A detailed description of this position can be found on www.lumc.nl (select `Job opportunities'). If you have any questions or would like to have more information about this position, please contact Manuel A.F.V. Gonçalves, Associate professor, Department of Cell and Chemical Biology, telephone +31 (0)71 526 92 37, e-mail M.F.V.Goncalves@lumc.nl. You may also contact Josephine M. Janssen, Research Technician, Department of Cell and Chemical Biology, telephone +31 (0)71 526 92 38, e-mail J.M.Janssen@lumc.nl.

How to apply
If you are interested in this position, please complete the application form before September 9th, 2018. You may also apply through the website www.lumc.nl/vacatures

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