PhD Researcher (AIO) Molecular Genetics of C. elegans Stem Cell Division at Utrecht University, Netherlands

Description

Currently, we are looking to fill a position at the level of graduate student (“AIO”, 4 years of PhD research) within the Developmental Biology division.
The PhD position is funded by a grant from the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research, Earth and Life Sciences (NWO-ALW). The PhD research project uses the C. elegans zygote as a model and aims to obtain further insight in the regulatory network that controls asymmetric cell division. For additional information: see: website.; Galli et al Nature Cell Biol. 2011, van der Voet et al, Nature Cell Biol 2009, Galli and van den Heuvel; Ann. Rev. Genetics 2008; Wildwater et al, Development, 2011).
The research will be guided by Prof. dr. Sander van den Heuvel, and applies a variety of approaches, including genetics and live imaging in C. elegans, mass spectrometry, cell biology, yeast two-hybrid assays, and possibly studies with cells in culture and computational modeling.



Eligibility

We are looking for a highly motivated and talented individual with a strong interest and proven record in developmental biology, molecular biology and/or genetics. You communicate easily in English, both verbally and in writing, and are eager to work within a team of enthusiastic researchers. Appointment as a PhD research student requires a MSc. degree or equivalent.



Additional information

Additional information about the position can be obtained from the project leader, Prof. dr S.J.L. van den Heuvel. e-mail: s.j.l.vandenHeuvel@uu.nl. Tel. +31 30 253 3573.
For more information on the research performed, please visit the website of the Developmental Biology division
Scholarships deadline

15 Oktober 2011

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