research assistant vacatures

Your function

At the Functional Genomics Department of the VU, we aim to understand how the brain functions, how neurons adapt to their environment, and how these processes are disrupted in neurological disorders. We use cultured human IPSC-derived and rodent neurons to address these questions.

Your role:

As a student assistant, you will work closely with our researchers, assisting with essential lab preparations. Your main tasks will include:

• Coating culture plates and coverslips for primary neurons
• Assisting in plating neurons
• Resupplying the tissue culture labs
• Preparing tissue culture media
• Supporting scientists in their research preparations

Your profile

• Highly motivated students in the life sciences with affinity for cell culture.
• Who are available for at least 8 hours a week (spread over 2 days, 0.2 – 0.4 FTE) for a period of 6-12 months.
• Candidates should be detail-oriented and eager to work in a international research environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English
• Experience with wet-lab work is a pre

As a university, we strive for equal opportunities for all, recognising that diversity takes many forms. We believe that diversity in all its complexity is invaluable for the quality of our teaching, research and service. We are always looking for talent with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This also means that we are committed to creating an inclusive community so that we can use diversity as an asset.

We realise that each individual brings a unique set of skills, expertise and mindset. Therefore we are happy to invite anyone who recognises themselves in the profile to apply, even if you do not meet all the requirements.

What do we offer?

A challenging position in a socially engaged organisation. At VU Amsterdam, you contribute to education, research and service for a better world. And that is valuable. So in return for your efforts, we offer you:

• a salary € 2.925,00 (SA) gross per month, on a full-time basis. The exact salary depends on your education and experience.

We also offer you attractive fringe benefits and regulations. Some examples:

• Full training in sterile techniques for working in a cell culture hood
• The opportunity to gain practical experience in a vibrant neuroscience research lab.

About us

The department of Functional Genomics is part of the Center for Neurogenomics and Cognitive Research in Amsterdam, and the department of Human Genetics at Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc.

Faculty of Science
Researchers and students at VU Amsterdam’s Faculty of Science tackle fundamental and complex scientific problems to help pave the way for a sustainable and healthy future. From forest fires to big data, from obesity to malnutrition, and from molecules to the moon: we cover the full spectrum of the natural sciences. Our teaching and research have a strong experimentally technical, computational and interdisciplinary nature.

We work on new solutions guided by value-driven, interdisciplinary methodologies. We are committed to research, valorisation and training socially engaged citizens of the world who will make valuable contributions to a sustainable, healthy future.

Are you interested in joining the Faculty of Science? You will join undergraduate students, PhD candidates and researchers at the biggest sciences faculty in the Netherlands. You will combine a professional focus with a broad view of the world. We are proud of our collegial working climate, characterised by committed staff, a pragmatic attitude and engagement in the larger whole. The faculty is home to over 11,000 students enrolled in 40 study programmes. It employs over 1,600 professionals spread across 10 academic departments.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam stands for values-driven education and research. We are open-minded experts with the ability to think freely - a broader mind. Maintaining an entrepreneurial perspective and concentrating on diversity, significance and humanity, we work on sustainable solutions with social impact. By joining forces, across the boundaries of disciplines, we work towards a better world for people and planet. Together we create a safe and respectful working and study climate, and an inspiring environment for education and research. Learn more about our codes of conduct

We are located on one physical campus, in the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas business district, with excellent location and accessibility. Over 6,150 staff work at the VU and over 31,000 students attend academic education.

Diversity
Diversity is the driving force of VU Amsterdam. VU wants to be accessible and receptive to diversity in disciplines, cultures, ideas, nationalities, beliefs, preferences and worldviews. We believe that trust, respect, interest and differences lead to new insights and innovation, to sharpness and clarity, to excellence and a broader understanding.

We stand for an inclusive community and believe that diversity and internationalisation contribute to the quality of education, research and our services.

Therefore, we are always searching for people whose backgrounds and experience contribute to the diversity of the VU community.

Interested

Are you interested in this position and do you believe that your experience will contribute to the excellence of our services? In that case, we encourage you to submit your application, even if you don't meet all requirements.

Submitting a diploma is part of the application process.

Please contact d.schut@vu.nl (Dutch, English) or claudia.persoon@vu.nl (Dutch, English) for more information

Applications received by e-mail will not be considered.

Acquisition in response to this advertisement is not appreciated.