Wetenschappelijk medewerker - kortlopend project

About the role

Within Prof. Claude Libert’s group we are investigating heart function and metabolism during sepsis using mouse knock‑out models. The short‑term scientific researcher will help finalize these research lines.

Key responsibilities

• Perform mouse surgeries, intravenous and intraperitoneal injections, cardiac puncture and organ isolation.
• Conduct molecular biology experiments such as Western blot, RNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, qPCR and ELISA.
• Measure cardiac respiration with Oroboros Rheometry.
• Analyse omics data (RNA‑seq, proteomics, metabolomics) when available.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry & Biotechnology or equivalent.
• FELASA C certification.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Required skills

• Mouse handling (surgery, injections, cardiac puncture, organ isolation).
• Oroboros Rheometry.
• Western blot.
• RNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, qPCR.
• ELISA.
• Omics data analysis (RNA‑seq, proteomics, metabolomics) – desirable.

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract from 1 January 2027 to 31 March 2027.
• Salary according to WM1‑WM4 scale for master’s degree holders.
• 36 days of holiday, bicycle allowance, eco‑vouchers and extensive training opportunities.