The position is embedded within the UMC Utrecht and depending on your research focus you will work in the department of Translational Neurosience, department of Experimental Cardiology, or at the Center for Regenerative Medicine. In addition to this embedding, the candidate will closely collaborate with other UMC Utrecht groups working on human cell models for disease.

• A PhD in a relevant field (Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology) and proven expertise in iPSC-modelling for human diseases.
• >5 years of relevant work experience in iPSC modelling.
• A proven record of attracting competitive (inter)national grants.
• The candidate should be self-motivated, accountable, inquisitive, and have excellent organization and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Possess the ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken) is a requirement.
• Ability to think analytically, problem-solving skills, drive to succeed.
• You enjoy working in an innovation driven, highly collaborative and fast paced environment.
• You should be able to work independently as well as collaborate with other team members with interdisciplinary background and international environment; you have essential social skills for fruitful interactions. 

• A salary depending on experience, scale 13 (€6239,- and €7570,-) or scale 14  (€6540,- and €8309,-) gross per month, based on full-time employment (36 hours).
• A fulltime position (1.0 fte) for a period of one year with the aim to extend the position in case of a good performance. 
• 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.
• Access to a variety of online courses through GoodHabitz.
• The option to select additional employment benefits in exchange for gross salary, such as purchasing a bicycle and memberships.