The Department of Translational Neuroscience is the preclinical department of the Division Neuroscience at the University Medical Center Utrecht. The research mission of the Department of Translational Neuroscience is to discover and delineate mechanisms and processes which are fundamental to the development of neural systems and to the control of behavior, and to translate these to pathogenesis and disease models. The unique advantage of this department of Neuroscience is its embedding in the clinical environment of UMCU and its multidisciplinary character. The Department’s toolkit includes light sheet microscopy, optogenetics, electrophysiology/MEA, iPSC and organoid facility, viral vector generation and more.

We are looking for a motivated and creative PhD candidate for a period of 4 years to join the NeuroSync project, a multidisciplinary research program focused on understanding how species-specific developmental timing shapes human brain development. The project is centered at the interface of stem cell biology, developmental neuroscience, and functional genomics, and is embedded in a collaborative, international research environment.

We welcome applicants with a background in developmental neuroscience/biology, stem cell biology, or related fields. Experience with human stem cell systems, organoids, molecular or transcriptomic approaches, and/or bioinformatics is preferred. Candidates with different profiles and a strong interest in developing interdisciplinary skills are encouraged to apply.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive research environment and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Proficiency in English written and spoken is required.

For additional information, please contact Dr. Noelia Antón Bolaños ([email protected]).

• A salary between € 3108 - € 3939 gross per month (salary scale OIO), based on full-time employment (36 hours).
• Year-end bonus of 8.3% and holiday allowance of 8%.
• Pension insurance with ABP. We take care of approximately 70% of the monthly contribution.
• 100% public transport reimbursement. Are you coming on foot, by bike or by car? You will then receive a reimbursement of € 0.18 per km (by car up to a max. of 40 km one way).
• Possibilities to develop yourself personally and professionally.
• The option to select additional employment benefits in exchange for gross salary, such as purchasing a bicycle and memberships.