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Vacancies: 2 PhD Candidates Targeted RNA delivery Job description Job title PhD student Division Laboratory and Pharmacy Department Clinical Chemistry and Haematology Location UMC Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100 Hours Full time Contract type Fixed-term for up to 4 years Reporting to Prof Dr Raymond Schiffelers Dr Pieter Vader Additional information Funded by Horizon 2020 Project title: Brain-Specific, Modular and Active RNA Therapeutics (B-SMART) Project Background: Together with research partners from the United Kingdom, Belgium, Italy, Norway, Germany and Spain, BSMART focuses on RNA as therapeutic molecule to silence the production of disease-causing proteins. The goal is to design modular nanoparticles (liposomes and extracell ular vesicles), manufactured via a quality-by-design protocol, to achieve delivery of therapeutic RNAs to the brain and treat neurodegenerative diseases. Although brain delivery is not straightforward, this class of diseases face a huge unmet medical need. As a result, successful development of pre-clinically active formulations can be followed by accelerated introduction of these therapies for clinical development. Profile (Nearly) completed a master of science program (MSc) in a relevant area of research such as pharmacology, cell biology, drug innovation, or biomedical sciences. Experience with tissue culture and general molecular biology techniques is desired. Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team, and to communicate effectively with others, particularly with regard to the presentation of scientific data. IT skills, data management skills, presentation skills etc. How to apply E-mail your CV and supporting statement to Dr Pieter Vader ([email protected] ) and Prof Raymond Schiffelers ([email protected] ) before November 13th. Please provide details of one/two referees and indicate whether we can contact them at this s tage. More information: [email protected]