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Within the AOT group, we have a vacancy for a PhD student.
Patients with end stage kidney disease (ESKD) need kidney replacement therapy (KRT) to survive, but current solutions (dialysis, kidney transplantation) are insufficient. The majority of ESKD patients is dependent on dialysis which places a heavy burden on their life. Removal of uremic toxins there is inadequate. This project aims to develop a miniaturized extracorporeal device that combines artificial and biohybrid kidney functionalities and would pave the way for developing of an implantable artificial kidney device. For achieving this, new types of artificial membranes and membrane dialyzers would be developed and novel cell cultures protocols there would be investigated. Studies of uremic solutes removal from human blood as well as blood compatibility studies should be performed. The project is part of a larger consortium program, entitled Biohybrid Kidney XB,
As part of the PhD program, you would have the opportunity to receive further education within the Twente Graduate School and within various graduate education programmes in the Netherlands. Furthermore, you are expected to actively contribute to the teaching program, e.g. by supervising BSc and MSc assignments and by acting as teaching assistant in courses taught by AOT staff members.
Your profile
You have a Master’s degree, preferably with distinction (or international equivalent), in Membrane Science and technology, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
Preferably you have experience and affinity with renal replacement therapies, blood compatibility assessment etc.
You are motivated and enthusiastic about working on an interdisciplinary project.
You are able to work independently and as a member of an international research team, while demonstrating a collaborative attitude.
You are able to review and engage with interdisciplinary studies and are driven by curiosity. You have excellent analytical skills and an analytical mind-set, excellent communication skills, written as well as spoken and will be part of a dynamic, interactive research community where you are expected to contribute to the overall academic level.
English language proficiency is a must and a written test, as well as a scientific presentation, can be part of the interview procedure.
Our offer
A full-time position for four years, with a qualifier in the first year.
Your salary and associated conditions are in accordance with the collective labour agreement for Dutch universities (CAO-NU).
You will receive a gross monthly salary ranging from € 3.059,- (first year) to € 3.881,- (fourth year).
There are excellent benefits including a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%, and a solid pension scheme.
A minimum of 232 leave hours in case of full-time employment based on a formal workweek of 38 hours. A full-time employment in practice means 40 hours a week, therefore resulting in 96 extra leave hours on an annual basis.
Free access to sports facilities on campus.
A family-friendly institution that offers parental leave (both paid and unpaid).
You will have a training programme as part of the Twente Graduate School where you and your supervisors will determine a plan for a suitable education and supervision.
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