- conversion and optimization of existing and new assays for water quality monitoring;
- testing the multiplex assay in receptomics format;
- calibrating the assays by performing laboratory experiments assessing the effects of chemicals to aquatic organisms;
- performing semi-field experiments to validate the assays for effects on aquatic ecosystems. You will work here
- good communication skills and are eager to develop new tools to explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life. You also possess:
- a successfully completed MSc degree in in environmental sciences, biotechnology or related area, with a strong experimental biotechnology and/or ecotoxicology-related background;
- experience in laboratory work and experiments;
- experience in writing scientific English;
- a desire to contribute to improving the water quality in the Netherlands. For this position your command of the English language is expected to be at C1 . Sometimes it is necessary to submit an internationally recognised Certificate of Proficiency in the English Language. More information can be found .
- Partially paid parental leave;
- working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
- the option to accrue additional compensation / holiday hours by working more, up to 40 hours per week;
- there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
- a fixed December bonus of 8.3%;
- excellent pension scheme. In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will receive a fully funded PhD position and you will be offered a course program tailored to your needs and the research team.
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PhD position in Multiplex receptor bioassay for the online monitoring of water quality - Wageningen, Nederland - Wageningen University & Research
Beschrijving
Your job
Are you a highly motivated and skilled PhD candidate with a recent MSc degree in environmental sciences, biotechnology or related area? Do you have good communication skills, are you a result-driven team player and are you keen to develop yourself in a PhD project? And do you have experience in developing new sensors based on biotechnology? Then this could be the ideal PhD position for you
You will be part of the BOM, Bioassays for Online Monitoring of water quality, project. This project aims to develop a new multiplex biosensor technology for the monitoring of water quality. The primary goal is to improve usability, accessibility and improve cost-effectiveness of water quality bioassays. The technology, named , is based on a flow cell with an array of hundreds of receptors active in a monolayer of living human cells on a square centimetre.
Depending on the type of test, dozens of (water) samples can be analysed per chip which offers opportunities for the development of online monitoring. The results are obtained based on light signals (fluorescence or luminescence). Furthermore, we want to investigate whether yeast cells as alternative host cells can serve for the biosensor, which can simplify various applications for non-specialists.
Your duties and responsibilities include:
The research is embedded within the and the . You will be co-supervised by and .
Your qualities
You have:
We offer you
Wageningen University & Research offers excellent . A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:
The gross salary for the first year is per month rising to 3.539,- in the fourth year in according to the (scale P). This is based on a full-time working week of 38 hours. We offer a temporary contract for 18 months which will be extended for the duration of the project if you perform well.
There are plenty of options for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we provide excellent training opportunities. We are offering a unique position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.
You are going to work at the greenest and most innovative campus in Holland, and at a university that has been chosen as the in the Netherlands for the 19th consecutive time.
Coming from abroad
Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees.
Our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family.
Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees and students coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, we can assist you with any additional advice and about for example helping your partner to find a job, housing, or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands.
