Vacancies

In the context of our research line, innovation and application of genome technologies, we are seeking:

Post-Doctoral researcher (onderzoeker): “Next-generation sequencing of RNA”

for 32-38 hours per week, for 2 years (vacancy number W12-102)                             Vacature_MAD_2012_Post-doc

The MAD-IBU was recently granted a 'NWO middelgroot project' to buy and set-up next-generation and third generation sequencing technology. Also funding for the required ICT infrastructure as well as bioinformatics was secured. This offers a unique starting point for an exciting mixture of established and innovative omics experimentation. Advanced transcriptome analysis has been a constant R&D focal point of the MAD-IBU and the new sequencing technologies provide novel opportunities for this. The aim of this project is, by using established and innovative techniques, to fully characterize RNA, including mRNA synthesis/degradation, non-coding RNA, miRNA, as well as new RNA forms and extracellular RNA. This research will be done in collaboration with other research groups working on life-science topics such as embryogenesis (Human, AMC and Zebrafish, Leiden University). The post-doctoral researcher will work within the MAD-IBU multidisciplinary team on these topics.

PhD student (AIO): “Innovative Genomics Technologies”

for 32-38 hours per week, for 4 years (vacancy number W12-101)                                    Vacature_MAD_2012_PhD

The MAD-IBU has a well-established expertise in microarray technology and was recently granted a 'NWO middelgroot project' to acquire and set-up next-generation and third generation sequencing technology. Also an expert ICT infrastructure as well as ample bioinformatics know-how is available. Based on this starting point, innovative ways of using microarray technology and next-generation sequencing in all sorts of life-sciences research will be developed. Examples are: developing microarrays that can detect RNA synthesis and degradation rates and new ways to select so-called Aptamers to research possibilities for in vivo tracking of specific mRNA molecules. The aim of this project is to develop new applications for microarray technology and/or next-generation sequencing, by adapting established or by using innovative techniques. This research will be done in collaboration with other research groups on life-science topics such as embryogenesis (Human, AMC and Zebrafish, Leiden University). The AIO will work within the MAD-IBU multidisciplinary team on these topics.

We regret that, due to restrictions in our recruitment budget, we will be unable to consider candidates who are not resident in Europe at the time of application.