At the Laboratory of Experimental Virology (Department of Medical Microbiology, Amsterdam UMC), both basic and translational HIV research is performed.

Basic research focuses on several steps in the viral replication cycle, such as regulation of viral gene expression and HIV RNA processing, as well as on dissection of the biology of the HIV reservoir in infected individuals. Translational research focuses on the development of an HIV vaccine and novel strategies to inhibit HIV replication. Basic and translational research is intermingled to complement each other.

This project focuses on dissection of the active HIV reservoir (HIV-infected cells that transcribe viral RNA) in people with HIV and on pre-clinical testing of novel strategies towards an HIV cure.

We are looking for a highly motivated research technician who is interested in innovative research towards an HIV cure.

• You need to be able to work in a multidisciplinary team and have affinity/experience with molecular virology.
• You will work on a research project that has both basic and translational aspects.

We are looking for a research technician with the following experience:

• Bachelor or Master's degree or equivalent education;
• Knowledge and experience with PCR-based and cell culture assays;
• Accurate and attentive to detail;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Enthusiastic and highly motivated;
• Pro-active and independent with good analytical skills;
• Team player with strong communication skills.

• A flying start to your career in scientific research.
• Plenty of room for your drive to shape tomorrow's healthcare.
• Working on large-scale and in-house research, with motivated colleagues from all over the world.
• You will be employed by Amsterdam UMC Research BV.
• A contract for 12 months (extension possible, subject to funding).
• Salary scale 7M: € 2.975 to € 4.214 gross based on full-time employment (depending on education and experience) and a year-end bonus of 8.3%. Calculate your net salary here.
• Holiday hours: 186,4 per year for fulltime and a possibility to save additional hours.
• Pension accrual with BeFrank, a modern, comprehensible and fairly priced pension.
• For >7 km each way, 100% reimbursement for public transport travel costs and, for private transport, €0.18 per km up to a maximum of 40 km each way.
• Do you prefer walking or cycling? Take advantage of our good bike scheme. Moreover, you will receive a reimbursement of €0.18 per km.

Amsterdam UMC

The departments of Medical Microbiology & Infection Prevention of locations AMC and VUmc have recently merged into one joint department headed by location AMC. This is the first important step in realizing the academic ambitions that the new department has set for the field of Medical Microbiology and Infection Prevention in Amsterdam, with regard to both patient care and research and education & training. After the merger, a sizeable department was created with over 270 employees and specialized diagnostic laboratories for virology, bacteriology, mycology, parasitology in addition to central laboratories for molecular and serological diagnostics. In addition, the department includes a joint team for Infection Prevention, several research laboratories and three national reference laboratories.

Amsterdam UMC Research BV supports non-profit scientific research. In doing so, we provide researchers with everything they need to excel. Our principal investigators (PIs) and project leaders offer support in the field of project management, finance and human resources. In medical scientific research projects, legal support is also provided.

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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 A.O. Pasternak via a.o.pasternak@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.