PhD student - Molecular mechanisms of kidney malformations We offer a job at the forefront of medical (nephro-)genetics, at the Department of Genetics. As a PhD student, you will set foot on unexplored territory, by participating in an exciting new research project. The project aims to elucidate the molecular mechanisms involved in the etiology of congenital kidney malformations, using an integrative biology approach including whole genome sequencing, RNA sequencing, and big data analysis. The project is funded by the Dutch Kidney Foundation. Department The candidate will be appointed at the research section of the Department of Genetics that is part of the UMC Utrecht Center for Molecular Medicine (http://cmm.umcutrecht.nl) of which the key expertise include next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics. The research section provides a stimulating, international, and dynamic learning environment where people aim at high quality research. You will work in a multidisciplinary team of PhD students, postdocs, research technicians, and clinical investigators. The Department of Genetics is responsible for the diagnosis of genetic changes that cause disease. In addition, the department plays an important role in the teaching and training of medical doctors, molecular geneticists, PhD students and undergraduate students. The nephrogenetics group in particular, is focusing on the identification and functional characterization of novel kidney disease genes. Profile We are looking for a motivated and skilled PhD student with a background in biomedical research and experience in bioinformatics. You have a master’s degree in bioinformatics, biomedical sciences or a related discipline and a strong motivation to conduct scientific research. The ideal candidate has affinity with the analysis of next generation sequencing data. You are motivated by the challenge of novel scientific concepts and have the ambition to become an independent scientist. Because of the multidisciplinary nature of the research, communication and social skills directed at working in a team as well as proficiency in English are a prerequisite. The maximum salary for this position (100%) is € 2.874,00 gross per month based on full-time employment (work week 36 hours). This job is based on a temporary position for 4 years. Details This job is based on a temporary, full-time position for a period of four years. The starting date is December 1st, 2016. The monthly salary is according to the standard conditions for PhD students in the Netherlands. Please send applications including your CV with a letter of motivation, a list of the courses/internships you followed with grades, and contact details of at least two references. More information If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Dr. K.Y. Renkema, Senior Postdoc, phone 0031 88 75 67925. Email AMG-stafsecretariaat@umcutrecht.nl<mailto:AMG-stafsecretariaat@umcutrecht.nl>. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ De informatie opgenomen in dit bericht kan vertrouwelijk zijn en is uitsluitend bestemd voor de geadresseerde. Indien u dit bericht onterecht ontvangt, wordt u verzocht de inhoud niet te gebruiken en de afzender direct te informeren door het bericht te retourneren. Het Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht is een publiekrechtelijke rechtspersoon in de zin van de W.H.W. (Wet Hoger Onderwijs en Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek) en staat geregistreerd bij de Kamer van Koophandel voor Midden-Nederland onder nr. 30244197. Denk s.v.p aan het milieu voor u deze e-mail afdrukt. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This message may contain confidential information and is intended exclusively for the addressee. If you receive this message unintentionally, please do not use the contents but notify the sender immediately by return e-mail. University Medical Center Utrecht is a legal person by public law and is registered at the Chamber of Commerce for Midden-Nederland under no. 30244197. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.