PhD student molecular mechanisms Mendelian myopia
Context
In this PhD project, you will conduct experimental research using innovative mouse models at the Institut de la Vision in Paris, in close collaboration with Erasmus MC in Rotterdam.
The research team
The Identifying the molecular pathways involved in eye diseases, from gene to therapy team, led by Isabelle Audo and Christina Zeitz, study large patient cohorts to identify gene defects underlying different forms of inherited retinal diseases and develop gene-based innovative therapies
Missions
You will collect and analyse experimental data and translate your findings into scientific publications and a PhD thesis.
Education and experience
You recognize yourself in the following profile:
- You hold a Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Pharmacology, or a related field.
- You have a strong interest in ophthalmology, genetics and translational biomedical research.
- You have experience with mouse models or other laboratory animal models, including the management and handling of mouse strains.
- You hold, or are willing to obtain, certification in animal experimentation at the experimenter level (EU Category B – personne réalisant, comparable to Article 9 certification in the Netherlands), preferably with experience in advanced mouse models used in genetic or ophthalmic research.
- You enjoy hands-on laboratory research, data analysis and scientific writing.
- You are willing to spend an extended period in Paris as part of this project and work in an international research environment.
- You communicate clearly in English; knowledge of Dutch and/or French is an advantage.
For this position, providing a Certificate of Good Conduct is required.
Specific working conditions
You will be formally employed by the Departments of Clinical Genetics and Ophthalmology at Erasmus MC (20%), while conducting the majority of your research at the Institut de la Vision in Paris (80%).
To postulate, please go the Erasmus MC's website : https://www.werkenbijerasmusmc.nl/en/vacancy/1274457/phd-student-molecular-mechanisms-mendelian-myopia-2948
How to apply
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