PhD candidate for the project "Modulation of inflammatory Dendritic cell subsets in atherosclerosis"
Join a pioneering research project on dendritic cells in cardiovascular disease.
Best for:Best for recent MSc graduates in biomedical sciences with a strong background in immunology.
Overview
This PhD position focuses on understanding the role of inflammatory dendritic cell subsets in the progression of atherosclerosis, a chronic inflammatory condition linked to cardiovascular diseases. The research is conducted at Leiden University, specifically within the Faculty of Science and the Leiden Academic Centre for Drug Research. The candidate will investigate myeloid immune cells, particularly dendritic cells, to identify new therapeutic targets for intervention. The work involves both in vitro and in vivo studies utilizing human atherosclerotic tissues and datasets.
What you'll do
- Identify myeloid cell subsets in advanced human atherosclerosis and correlate them with patient characteristics.
- Examine the functional changes of various dendritic cell subsets in the context of advanced atherosclerosis.
- Identify proatherogenic dendritic cell subsets and validate potential therapeutic targets for intervention.
- Conduct in vitro studies and validate findings through in vivo experiments using human atherosclerotic tissues.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree in Bio-Pharmaceutical/Bio-medical sciences, immunology, molecular biology, or a related field
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; proficiency in verbal and written communication
Instruction: English
- Strong background in immunology and/or cardiovascular research
- Experience with in vivo studies and spectral flow cytometry
- Familiarity with single-cell sequencing and R programming
- Proficiency in English, both verbal and written
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
- Candidates must hold a recent Master's degree
- Open to international applicants
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-31
To apply for this position, please submit your application online. Ensure that you include a motivation letter, CV, a copy of your master’s thesis or any publication, transcripts of your MSc studies, and written letters of recommendation from at least two former supervisors.
- Motivation letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Copy of master’s thesis or any other publication
- Transcripts of MSc studies
- Written letters of recommendation from at least two former supervisors
Contact
Laura Bosmans· Supervisor
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