Location: AMSTERDAM FTE: 0.8 - 1 Job descriptionA major factor in the toxicity of chemicals, and target organ toxicity, is their metabolism and transport. The (pharmaco / toxico) kinetic profiles of drugs and other xenobiotics are critically important for developing risk assessment predictions. In addition, individual variation in drug metabolism and elimination are important contributing factors to both, drug efficacy and drug safety. These principles are extremely important in animal-free approaches, where parameters such as bound/unbound chemical, uptake rate and metabolism rate are critical to develop accurate predictions of chemical hazard and safety. At the division of Molecular and Computational Toxicology, we are looking for an individual who is experienced in analytical toxicology / pharmacology who will work in collaboration with our in vitro and computational team to develop a new generation of non-animal approaches for drug and chemical safety assessment. The job will be mainly focused to chemical quantification and metabolite identification.
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What are we offering?A challenging position in a socially involved organization. On full-time basis the remuneration amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of €3,746 (scale 11)
About Vrije Universiteit AmsterdamThe ambition of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is clear: to contribute to a better world through outstanding education and ground-breaking research. We strive to be a university where personal development and commitment to society play a leading role. A university where people from different disciplines and backgrounds collaborate to achieve innovations and to generate new knowledge. Our teaching and research encompass the entire spectrum of academic endeavour – from the humanities, the social sciences and the natural sciences through to the life sciences and the medical sciences. We are an inclusive university community. Diversity is one of our most important values. We believe that engaging in international activities and welcoming students and staff from a wide variety of backgrounds enhances the quality of our education and research. We are always looking for people who can enrich our world with their own unique perspectives and experiences. The Faculty of Science inspires researchers and students to find sustainable solutions for complex societal issues. From forest fires to big data, from obesity to medicines and from molecules to the moon: our teaching and research programmes cover the full spectrum of the natural sciences. We share knowledge and experience with leading research institutes and industries, both here in the Netherlands and abroad. Division of Molecular and Computational Toxic The division Molecular and Computational Toxicology (moltox.chem.vu.nl) is part of the Department of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences of the Faculty of Science, and is part of the Amsterdam Institute for Molecules, Medicines and Systems (AIMMS). In the Molecular and Computational Toxicology section, research is carried out into the molecular mechanisms underlying the toxic effects of drugs and other chemicals. Using innovative cellular model systems and computational methods, the mechanism by which chemicals cause adverse effects are investigated. The section is also involved in education within the Bachelor's and/or Master's degree programs in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medical Natural Sciences, Science Business and Innovation and Biomolecular Sciences at VU University Amsterdam, as well as the Joint Degree Chemistry (VU University and University of Amsterdam). ApplicationAre you interested in this position? Please apply via the application button and upload your curriculum vitae and cover letter until 16 July 2020.
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