Research on the pathophysiology of brain white matter disorders in children

Your work environment
The team of Prof. Marjo van der Knaap, department of Pediatrics of the VUmc, has an international track record on research of genetic childhood brain white matter disorders. The research team is composed of childneurologists, cell biologists and molecular biologists and is supported by experienced research assistants. The white matter disorders are studied with a multidisciplinary approach, including brain MRIs, clinical phenotyping, genetics, neuropathology, electrophysiology and molecular as well as cellular pathophysiology. The group is part of the Neuroscience Campus Amsterdam.

More information about our research is available on our website: http://www.vumc.nl/whitematter

Your job
The post-doc will study disease mechanisms that are important in white matter disorders. Initially the project will develop assays to assess the impact of dysfunctional oligodendrocytes and astrocytes on axonal integrity and function. Co-cultures and imaging techniques will be a central tool.

Your experience and qualifications
(Medical) biologist with a PhD degree and with experience in neurolosciences or cell biology. Experience with cell culture and imaging techniques, co-cultures and a certificate article 9 are an advantage.

What do we offer
Salaryscale 10, precise amount depending on qualifications and experience.

For more information on terms of employment and benefits, visit our website:
http://www.werkenbijvumc.nl/werkenbijvumc/watbiedtvumc/

Characteristics
The employment will be for 2 years. Depending on your performance and external finance possibilities at that time your contract can be extended to a maximum of 5 years in total.

Interested?
Would you like more information about the position, please contact Mrs. Yael O’Callaghan via +31-20-4445636

We like to receive your application before january 31th 2012 through the following link:
http://www.vumc.com/patientcare/4398151/