VACANCY | BIO-MICRO Research fellowship (full-time)

RF01: Development of new assays to accurate determine functional micronutrient body status

We seek a highly motivated scientist who is interdisciplinary with a strong foundation in analytical chemistry or analytical biochemistry. The candidate has demonstrated experience in advanced analytical technique, data management and bio-informatics. A background in metabolomics, trace element analysis, or clinical biochemistry is highly desirable.

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VACANCY | BIO-MICRO Research fellowship (full-time)

RF02 / RF12: Analysis of biomarkers for defining individual trace element requirements in severe disease

We are offering two positions for research fellows to complete a PhD project within a supportive training environment, a group of dedicated colleagues, great science and an exciting research topic within the areas of intensive care medicine, nutrition and endocrinology.

VACANCY | BIO-MICRO Research fellowship (full-time)

RF03: Functional markers of MN status Duration

Have you obtained a master’s degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, bioinformatics, or analytical chemistry and are you interested in metabolic pathway analysis, LC-MS/ICP-MS method development and machine learning? Are you motivated to advance diagnostic approaches for accurately estimating individual metabolic demands in critically ill patients using innovative analytical methods? We invite you to apply for an MSCA Doctoral Network PhD position within the research teams of Intensive Care (ICU) and laboratory medicine at Amsterdam UMC and the Reinier Haga Medical Diagnostic Center.

VACANCY | BIO-MICRO Research fellowship (full-time)

RF04: Measurements of vitamins and redox status in erythrocytes and leukocytes and identify potential new functional markers

This project aims to identify suitable biomarkers of tissue micronutrient status by measurement of known intracellular vitamin metabolites. In addition, the redox status in erythrocytes and leukocytes should be assessed by analyzing various redox pairs including dehydroascorbic acid/ascorbic acid and oxidized/reduced glutathione. The development of methods that are applicable and reliable in a clinical setup are a central aspect of the thesis. Existing methods will be used as a basis and validated for clinical settings.

VACANCY | BIO-MICRO Research fellowship (full-time)

RF05: Functional micronutrient status in critically ill patients

Have you obtained a medical degree and are you interested in critical care and clinical nutrition? Are you motivated to advance diagnostic approaches for accurately estimating individual metabolic demands in critically ill patients using innovative analytical methods? We invite you to apply for an MSCA Doctoral Network PhD position within the research teams of Intensive Care and laboratory medicine at Amsterdam UMC and the Reinier Haga Medical Diagnostic Center.

VACANCY | BIO-MICRO Research fellowship (full-time)

RF07: Personalization, adequate monitoring and guidance of micronutrient therapy in cardiac surgery patients

The goal of the is project is to evaluate the feasibility of point-of-care measurements of inflammation in the clinical practice and to test in multicenter clinical trials (e.g. ACCURATE), whether the evaluation of a patient`s biological phenotype may be an innovative and reliable strategy to identify treatment responders. We seek a highly motivated scientist with a MSc/Diploma in life sciences (e.g. biochemist, nutritionist, environmental sciences) or analytical chemistry or comparable.

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VACANCY | BIO-MICRO Research fellowship (full-time)

RF09: Investigating the effects of MN interplay on cellular function in PBMCs in inflammation

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join the project ‘Investigating the effects of individual micronutrients (MNs) on cellular function in PBMCs in health and inflammation (WP5)’. The candidate will work at the interface of cellular metabolism, and micronutrient biology, performing in vitro experiments to characterise how individual MNs influence mitochondrial function and metabolic pathways in peripheral blood mononuclear cells. This position is ideal for someone with a strong interest in experimental cell biology, biochemistry, and the pathophysiology of inflammation.

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VACANCY | BIO-MICRO Research fellowship (full-time)

RF10: Investigating the effects of MN interplay on cellular function in PBMCs in inflammation

We are looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate to contribute to the project Investigating the effects of MN interplay on cellular function in PBMCs in inflammation (WP5). This position focuses on understanding how combinations of micronutrients interact to shape cellular metabolism, oxidative stress and immune responses, and mitochondrial function in both healthy and inflammatory conditions. The candidate will combine systematic literature work with in vitro experimentation to uncover synergistic or antagonistic MN interactions relevant to critical illness.

VACANCY | BIO-MICRO Research fellowship (full-time)

RF13: The impact of functional micronutrient status on clinical outcomes in critically ill burn patients

Are you a highly motivated researcher with a background in medicine, biomedical sciences or nutrition and do you have a strong interest in critical care, burn medicine and clinical nutrition? Are you motivated to investigate how micronutrient metabolism, inflammation and recovery interact after severe burns, and to translate these insights into improved outcomes for critically ill burn patients? We invite you to apply for an MSCA Doctoral Network PhD position within the research teams of Intensive Care and Burns in the Martini Hospital Groningen and Wageningen University, The Netherlands. The position is funded for 36 months, and includes enrolment in the PhD programme of Wageningen University within an international, interdisciplinary training environment.