Job Maastricht University - AT2009.230.Researcher 1,0 fte f/m Pharmacology and Toxicology/CARIM/FHML

The candidate should explore within a Dutch Top Institute Pharma project entitled: “renin-angiotensin system blockade beyond angiotensin II” the significance of new pharmacological approaches to prevent angiotensin II and endothelin-1 mediated target-organ damage in hypertension and heart failure.

A PhD in cardiovascular physiology/pharmacology or related field is required. Experience with the following techniques is considered as being advantageous: in vivo animal hemodynamics, isolated organ studies, advanced microscopy techniques, and the peripheral nervous system.

The candidate is expected to take part in the teaching responsibilities of the department of Pharmacology and Toxicology.

Maastricht University is renowned for its unique, innovative, problem-based learning system, which is characterized by a small-scale and student-oriented approach. Research at UM is characterized by a multidisciplinary and thematic approach, and is concentrated in research institutes and schools. Maastricht University has around 13,500 students and 3,500 employees. Reflecting the university's strong international profile, a fair amount of both students and staff are from abroad. The university hosts 6 faculties: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience.

Dr. Ben J.A. Janssen
43-3881347
b.janssen@farmaco.unimaas.nl

Prof. Dr. J. De Mey
43-3881417
j.demey@farmaco.unimaas.nl