Postdoc Preventive Dentistry
- Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
- Tijdelijk
- Voltijds
- Lead the development of in vitro infection models incorporating host cells and either aerobic (e.g. Staphylococcus aureus)or anaerobic bacteria (e. g. Porhyromonas gingivalis).
- Utilize the infection models to assess the effectiveness of novel drug carriers in combating infections
- Perform imaging and omics analysis to study microbe-host interactions in vitro
- Take the lead in data analysis and compile research findings into scientific publications and project progress reports based on research findings.
- Coordinate and facilitate user committee meetings
- Supervise and mentor trainees and students involved in the project
- Lead the development of in vitro infection models incorporating host cells and either aerobic (e.g. Staphylococcus aureus)or anaerobic bacteria (e. g. Porhyromonas gingivalis).
- Utilize the infection models to assess the effectiveness of novel drug carriers in combating infections
- Perform imaging and omics analysis to study microbe-host interactions in vitro
- Take the lead in data analysis and compile research findings into scientific publications and project progress reports based on research findings.
- Coordinate and facilitate user committee meetings
- Supervise and mentor trainees and students involved in the project
- You should hold a PhD degree or equivalent in Biology or related fields. Candidates nearing completion of their PhD degree are eligible to apply.
- Candidates with a strong research background and demonstrated proficiency in laboratory techniques such as microbiology, mammalian cell culturing, microbe-host co-culturing and/or 3D cell culturing is preferred.
- Demonstrate strong motivation and exceptional curiosity with advanced problem-solving abilities.
- Has a proven track record of research productivity.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in English, along with excellent academic presentation and writing skills, is essential.
- a salary of minimum € 3.226,00 (Scale 10) and maximum € 5.090,00 (Scale 10) gross per month, on a full-time basis. This is based on UFO profile Researcher 4. The exact salary depends on your education and experience.
- a temporary contract for 38 hours per week, initially for one year, followed by a performance evaluation. If the evaluation is positive, the contract will be extended for an additional 2 years.
- A full-time 38-hour working week comes with a holiday leave entitlement of 232 hours per year. If you choose to work 40 hours, you have 96 extra holiday leave hours on an annual basis. For part-timers, this is calculated pro rata.
- 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
- solid pension scheme (ABP)
- contribution to commuting expenses
- optional model for designing a personalized benefits package
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