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PhD Chiral Metabolomics: Leiden Academic Centre

PhD-Candidate Chiral Metabolomics at the The Faculty of Science and the Leiden Academic Centre for Drug Research (LACDR) at the University of Leiden.

Vacancy number: 18-080

Overview

CE-MS method development for chiral metabolic profiling including utility assessment for relevant biomedical/clinical applications will be performed in close collaboration with Dr. Julie Schappler and Dr. Serge Rudaz from the Biomedical and Metabolomics Analysis group of the University of Geneva (UNIGE).

The PhD student will be responsible for:

1. carrying out the main experiments and data analysis designed within the above-described project;
2. development of new concepts/tools within the scope of the defined project;
3. analyzing the generated data and preparing manuscripts based on the most important findings;
4. carrying out the chiral metabolomics project in close collaboration with UNIGE and willing to perform on a regular basis for a three-month period research at UNIGE;

Selection criteria

1. An excellent background in analytical chemistry, separation sciences, mass spectrometry-based metabolomics, or any closely related areas;
2. Good communication verbally and in writing skills;
3. Scientific communication skills including a pro-active scientific approach;
4. Strong English language proficiency, and given the collaboration with UNIGE, a basic level understanding of the French language would be considered an advantage;
5. A scientific presentation can be part of the interview process.
6. Candidates with peer-reviewed scientific publications as an (co-)author may have an advantage in the selection procedure.

Fellowship Details

1. The position for initially one year. After a positive evaluation of the progress of the thesis, personal capabilities and compatibility the appointment will be extended by a further three years.
2. Fellowship ranges from €2,222 to €2,840 gross per month
3. The appointment will lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis).
4. A training and supervision plan will be drafted, including attendance of courses and (international) meetings.
5. The PhD-student is also expected to assist in teaching undergraduates.

Further Information

Contact Dr. Rawi Ramautar, group leader Biomedical Microscale Analytics, Division of Systems Biomedicine and Pharmacology of the LACDR.

Application Procedure

Application should be addressed by email to Dr. Rawi Ramautar, (see below) and must include the following:

1. A two-page motivation letter;
2. A digital copy of your MSc diploma/qualification;
3. An updated CV including the names & contact details of two (02) recent references.
4. Only complete applications will be considered.