PhD Positions, Academic Medical Center, Netherlands (2016-2017)

The studies are directed at both fundamental and translational medicine in the field of infectious disease and immunology, using novel biomarkers to discriminate bacterial from viral and (noninfectious) inflammation in febrile children. The focus will be on host-pathogen interactions and their pattern of cell-derived signatures in the blood that we can use to construct easy-to-perform tests for clinical application.

The studies will be performed within the Phagocyte and the Complement groups at Sanquin, being led by Prof. dr. T.W. Kuijpers and Diane Wouters, respectively. The research project PERFORM (EU-funded Horizon 2020: Personalized Risk assessment in Febrile illness to Optimize Real-life Management across the European Union) has two open positions and will be using various approaches and techniques, including ELISA, mass spectrometry (plasma and cellular parameters), as well as cellular bio-assays. The project is part of a large consortial activity.

Requirements
Highly motivated and talented candidates are invited to apply. The candidates should have proven affinity with experimental research and the ability to work independently as well as in a team . Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required.

You should have a Master degree in Biomedical Sciences, Biology or Medicine, preferably with evidence of your focus on cell biology or immunology and a keen interest in immunology.

Further details:
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