Research groups in our department develop and use human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) models to study neural and cardiac disease-related changes. To facilitate and coordinate these activities, we are looking for a research technician with experience in iPSC culturing, differentiation protocols and assays.

• You will help and coordinate different research projects involving iPSC models, pioneer new assays, and use a variety of advanced microscopy, biochemistry and omics technologies.
• You will work closely with different researchers, technicians and group leaders within the department as well as the Amsterdam UMC working groups on iPSC usage.

• You are an enthusiastic and accurate technician who enjoys working on translational research in a young and dynamic team.
• You have experience and affinity with cell culture and molecular biological techniques (western blotting, fluorescence microscopy, etc.).
• You are flexible and able to work independently as well as in a team.

• One-year contract with the prospect of a permanent contract.
• Classification in salary scale 8M: € 3.401 tot € 4.816 gross for full-time employment (depending on education and experience).
• In addition to a good basic salary, we offer 8.3% end-of-year bonus. Calculate your net salary here.
• Vacation hours: 186,4 per year for fulltime and possibility to save additional hours.
• Free and unlimited access to our online learning environment GoodHabitz.
• Pension accrual with the ABP, of which we pay 70% of the premium.
• A reimbursement of your public transport expenses. Do you prefer to come by bike? Then we have a good bicycle scheme.
• An active staff association and Jong Amsterdam UMC association, both of which organize fun (sports) activities and events.

Amsterdam UMC

The department of Medical Biology (https://medischebiologie.nl/) examines different disorders using a variety of microscopy, biochemistry, and omics technologies. The department also harbors the microscopy and flow cytometry core facility.

Research groups in our department use iPSC lines to model developmental and disease processes to gain insights and develop new therapeutic strategies. The researchers are also embedded in different Amsterdam UMC research institutes and partners in (inter)national consortia using iPSC models.

Current key developments include consortia like CureQ to use iSPC models for polyQ disorders (www.cureQ.nl) and the EU Pathfinder Nav1.5-CARED to understand and prevent fatal cardiac arrhythmia/sudden death (NaV1.5-CARED (nav15-cared.eu). We aim to develop strategies to combine different iPSC assays to develop deep learning models to predict onset of disease and validate therapeutic strategies.

During the publication period, applications will be handled continuously. If the vacancy is filled, it will be closed prematurely.

If you have any questions about this position, please feel free to contact Eric Reits via e.a.reits@amsterdamumc.nl or Vincent Christoffels via v.m.christoffels@amsterdamumc.nl.

For more information about the application process please contact Tanja Hart, Recruitment adviser, via 06-21603178 or via t.hart@amsterdamumc.nl.

A reference check, screening and hiring test may be part of the procedure. Read hier whether this also applies to you. If you join us, we ask for a VOG (Certificate of Good Conduct).

Internal candidates, in case of equal suitability, will be given priority over external candidates.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.