Job University Medical Center Utrecht (UMC Utrecht) - Ph.D. Student for brain imaging in experimental stroke models

This Ph.D. project is part of an international collaboration between experimental and clinical stroke research teams in Europe called the European Stroke Network. The overall aim is to improve our understanding of neurovascular changes after stroke to enable better prevention and treatment of cerebrovascular injury. Your specific research goal will be to assess structural and functional alterations in the brain in rodent stroke models. Therefore, you will apply in vivo MRI methods to measure changes in blood flow, blood-brain barrier integrity, microvessel density, and the structural and functional status of brain tissue. You will be responsible for biotechnical operations in rat and mouse models, execution of MRI protocols, (immuno)histology, and data analysis of structural and functional changes in the post-stroke brain.

You are an enthusiastic, motivated candidate with a university degree in biology, biomedical sciences, medicine or a related field. Experience with experimental animal models or (neuro)-imaging would be an advantage. Good computer skills are preferred. You will be expected to work independently and to contribute to multidisciplinary research within a team.

We offer a temporary full-time appointment for 4 years on the salary scale for Ph.D. students

The research will be primarily carried out at the Biomedical MR Imaging and Spectroscopy Group of the Image Sciences Institute. The group has an established research program on pre-clinical MRI in animal models, with a particular focus on the application of MR techniques to study neurological disorders.