Postdoc: Exposomic and Genomic Determinants of the Lung Function Plateau

The Utrecht University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is offering a full-time postdoc position on the theme “Exposomic and Genomic Determinants of the Lung Function Plateau”

COPD is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Although COPD generally manifests at older age, events early in life may significantly contribute to the disease. It has been estimated that half of COPD cases can be attributed to low lung growth leading to a low maximum level of lung function attained in early adulthood (“the plateau”). Improved knowledge of the factors that determine the lung function plateau can therefore contribute to future prevention of COPD.

Candidates will be responsible for the analysis of the importance of external (e.g. air pollution, green space, physical activity) and internal (e.g. chemical) exposome measures throughout the life course for the lung function plateau in the PIAMA study. Moreover, with the interdisciplinary PIAMA team. They  will work on determining a multi-omics signature of low lung function in early adulthood, which can be used to detect subjects at risk of subsequent COPD.

Salary

In accordance with the collective labor agreement for Dutch Universities, they offer:

  • a working week of 38 hours and a full-time gross salary between €3,226 and €5,090;
  • 8% holiday bonus and 8.3% end-of-year bonus;
  • a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave, and flexible employment conditions.

Job Requirements

Applicants for the position Exposomic and Genomic Determinants of the Lung Function Plateau must meet the following criteria:

  • Hold a PhD in epidemiology, (medical) statistics, or a related discipline;
  • Affinity with environmental health and OMICs data is valued;
  • Strong programming skills, are comfortable working with large-scale data, and have a relevant publication record;
  • Experience in statistical analyses with SAS or R;
  • Experiences with longitudinal cohort studies;
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills (written and spoken);
  • A strong motivation to work in a multidisciplinary international research team.
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Application Process

Interested applicants are to submit the following documents for application:

  • curriculum vitae,
  • a letter of motivation, and
  • names and full contact details of two academic referees

To apply for the Postdoc: Exposomic and Genomic Determinants of the Lung Function Plateauclick here.

Deadline: June 09, 2024.

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