"PhD position: biophysics of cellular time-keeping during animal development"

Job Summary

In this project, you will use advanced microscopy and quantitative analysis to investigate how cells in embryos track time for precise developmental functions. The focus is on the nematode worm C. elegans, measuring dynamics of timing proteins to understand how they encode time accurately.

Responsibilities

You will visualize and quantify timing protein dynamics in single C. elegans cells using time-lapse microscopy and fluorescent reporters. Develop quantitative analysis approaches to measure time information, use mutants to study changes in protein dynamics and their impact on cell division and differentiation, and collaborate with researchers at various institutes to connect dynamics measurements with genome techniques and comparative studies.

Qualifications and Requirements

Outstanding physicists and biologists with a strong interest in quantitative biophysics, ideally with experience in programming and handling complex data. Excellent verbal and written English skills are essential, and candidates should thrive in a collaborative, ambitious, and international environment.

What the Employer Offers

A full-time position for four years with a starting salary of €2,781 gross per month, up to a maximum of €2,968 per month. Employment benefits include courses for PhD students, assistance with housing and visa for foreign candidates, and a supportive work environment at AMOLF institute in Amsterdam.