The Cardiovascular Research Institute of Maastricht (CARIM) is seeking a highly motivated graduated student with interest in vascular biology, diabetes and neuroscience to join a trans-disciplinary team led by Prof Casper Schalkwijk and Prof Robert van Oostenbrugge to work on “AGE-ing of the brain microvessels: the road to vascular cognitive impairment”. The main purpose of our research is to understand how advanced glycation endproducts (AGEs) are involved in the pathogenesis of cerebral small vessel disease. The project involves a broad spectrum of methodologies including animal behavioral testing, in vivo multiphoton imaging, molecular and biochemical assays, immunohistochemistry and confocal imaging.

We encourage you to apply when you feel prepared to take on challenging aims. This project is highly collaborative within an interdisciplinary team and will suit an ambitious candidate who thrives in a fast-paced environment. We ask for a PhD student with a MSc degree in a biomedical related field or a MD, animal certification (Dutch art 9 or FELASA C) or willing to obtain, with excellent written and oral communication skills in English and with knowledge and experience with common laboratory assays. Knowledge and experience with animal behavior and/or confocal/multiphoton imaging and/or epidemiolgy will be a major advantage.

Fixed-term contract: 4 year.

The terms of employment of Maastricht University are set out in the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO). Furthermore, local UM provisions also apply. For more information look at the website https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/support/um-employees

School CD- CARIM

CARIM is one of the six schools of the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (FHML) of Maastricht University and is embedded within the Maastricht University Medical Center+ (Maastricht UMC+). CARIM collaborates closely with the Heart+Vascular Center of Maastricht UMC+. CARIM is one of the largest cardiovascular research institutes in Europe, producing more than 500 scientific articles and approximately 40 PhD dissertations per year.

https://www.carimmaastricht.nl/?culture=en-GB