We are looking for a PhD student to develop a project in the field of kidney physiology and metabolism, applied to prevention of chronic kidney disease.
This project will involve a large array of experimental and computational methods to investigate the relationship between intracellular pH and kidney cell metabolism, with the goal of developing a new tool for the identification of tissue acidification caused by kidney disease.
The student responsible for this project will also have the opportunity to visit partner laboratories in Europe to perform experiments using cutting-edge methods, including metabolomics and two-photon microscopy.
The Rotterdam Kidney Lab brings together a diverse research team, creating a vibrant and collaborative research environment. Our broad research scope spans epidemiology, physiology, and both in vivo and ex vivo studies, with a strong focus on innovative kidney research through cutting-edge techniques.
We are committed to both scientific excellence and promoting a work environment that balances productivity and well-being, ensuring that you thrive as part of a world-class research team.
- You have a completed Master of Science in one of the life sciences.
- You are willing to work with animal experimentation and computational analyses.
- You have experience in wet lab research.
- You are available to travel at least once a year abroad for a few weeks.
- Experience with R and bioinformatics is a plus.
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