Assistant Professor in Economics

The Applied Economics section brings together researchers working in a large variety of areas of applied economics (e.g. public economics, behavioral economics, health economics, economics of crime, regional/urban economics, development economics, labour economics, economics of education, and other applied fields) with researchers working on the history, methodology, and/or philosophy of economics. Research and teaching in the section is typically empirical, policy-oriented, and sometimes multidisciplinary.

We welcome candidates from any field of applied economics. The position involves teaching in areas where economics is itself the object of study. These areas include the history of economics, economic history, philosophy of economics, and economic/econometric methodology, such as for example the courses “Contemporary Economics in Historical Perspectives” or “Ethical and Historical Reflections”. Candidates should explain in their cover letter how their research connects to these teaching areas.

The position includes 60% teaching time (including 5% governance), and 40% research time.

The candidate’s responsibilities will include:

• conducting high-quality research in economics or a closely related field;
• teaching undergraduate and graduate courses within U.S.E.;
• contributing to courses at U.S.E. in which economics is reflected upon (e.g. history of economic thought, philosophy of economics, economic methodology, or related themes) but also teach at the Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) programme to which U.S.E. contributes;
• engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration within Utrecht University, for example with the Descartes Centre for the History and Philosophy of the Sciences and the Humanities, a university-wide center that promotes critical reflection on academic disciplines, methods, and the role of knowledge in society.

Assistant Professor in Economics

The Applied Economics section brings together researchers working in a large variety of areas of applied economics (e.g. public economics, behavioral economics, health economics, economics of crime, regional/urban economics, development economics, labour economics, economics of education, and other applied fields) with researchers working on the history, methodology, and/or philosophy of economics. Research and teaching in the section is typically empirical, policy-oriented, and sometimes multidisciplinary.

We welcome candidates from any field of applied economics. The position involves teaching in areas where economics is itself the object of study. These areas include the history of economics, economic history, philosophy of economics, and economic/econometric methodology, such as for example the courses “Contemporary Economics in Historical Perspectives” or “Ethical and Historical Reflections”. Candidates should explain in their cover letter how their research connects to these teaching areas.

The position includes 60% teaching time (including 5% governance), and 40% research time.

The candidate’s responsibilities will include:

• conducting high-quality research in economics or a closely related field;
• teaching undergraduate and graduate courses within U.S.E.;
• contributing to courses at U.S.E. in which economics is reflected upon (e.g. history of economic thought, philosophy of economics, economic methodology, or related themes) but also teach at the Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) programme to which U.S.E. contributes;
• engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration within Utrecht University, for example with the Descartes Centre for the History and Philosophy of the Sciences and the Humanities, a university-wide center that promotes critical reflection on academic disciplines, methods, and the role of knowledge in society.

PhD position in a novel cell secretome-based therapeutics for osteoarthritis

This PhD project will tackle key challenges in developing new therapies based on Extracellular Vesicles(EV)-enriched scretomes. The aim of the research is to develop innovative technologies that can be used to monitor batch-to-batch consistency of EV-based therapeutics, decipher EV- molecular cargo - functional relationships, and identify disease-related signatures in blood and synovial fluid from patients with osteoarthritis. Overall, the project aims to provide new insights and tools for the development of safe, effective, and consistent EV-based therapies.

In this project hands-on analytical wet-lab experiments, including cell biological analyses, multi-omics mass spectrometry and nanoparticle analyses of EV samples, production batches and patients samples, as well as computational methods including AI-enhanced analyses are equally important. Throughout the project, you will develop core skills in fundamental cell biology and metabolism research, in mass spectrometry and integrated multi-omics analysis, and gain insights in the mechanism of action of EV-enriched cell secretome therapy in osteoarthritis. As part of an EU-funded RIA project in a 10-partner consortium including industry partnerships, you will collaborate with partner institutes in The Netherlands and abroad, and secondments are possible.

Assistant Professor in Immune-Tumor Cell Communication

Assistant Professor in Immune-Tumor Cell Communication

The Division of Cell Biology, Metabolism, & Cancer (CMC) is seeking an ambitious and collaborative cell biologist to establish an innovative, independent research line at the interface of intercellular communication and cancer immunology, and to contribute to teaching in cell biology. We are particularly interested in a researcher who will build strong interdisciplinary collaborations with clinical researchers and partners across Utrecht Science Park, and is keen to translate fundamental discoveries into biomedical impact.

The research of CMC aims to unravel mechanisms of intra- and extracellular communication of animal cells. This knowledge is used to prevent or to develop better treatments for non-communicable diseases such as cancer in veterinary and human patients. You will be embedded within the Cell Biology research group, which has an excellent track record in cell-derived extracellular vesicle (EV)-mediated communication.

As an Assistant Professor and Principal Investigator you will develop and lead an independent innovative research line focused on communication between tumor cells and immune cells, that complements and strengthens CMC’s scientific portfolio while fostering collaboration across veterinary and human clinical research groups. You will secure research funding, build and maintain strategic collaborations with academic, clinical and industrial partners, and supervise PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and technical staff.

You will contribute to Cell Biology teaching within the Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences curricula. You should hold a University Teaching Qualification (BKO) or be willing to obtain this qualification during the first two years of appointment. Teaching tasks include lecturing, supervising practical courses, supervision of BSc and MSc students, as well as participation in course development. Teaching responsibilities will account for approximately 0.3 FTE, with the highest involvement during periods when courses are scheduled. Since most teaching is in Dutch, candidates not yet proficient in Dutch are expected to be willing to learn the language (support for this can be provided).

Temporary Equine Veterinarian / Reproduction Specialist

As a veterinarian, you will join our dedicated equine reproduction team, which consists of five veterinarians (one ACT diplomate, three ECAR diplomates and one intern), three clinical assistants, three laboratory assistants, a secretary and a group of dedicated researchers.

Our team provides diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of reproductive conditions in mares and stallions. We offer a broad range of assisted reproductive technologies as clinical services, including embryo transfer and ovum pick-up (OPU).

During the breeding season, we inseminate approximately 300 mares, perform around 150 embryo flushes, and transfer approximately 850 embryos, including embryos produced through ICSI and subsequent freezing and thawing.

You must be able to work independently and have solid experience with all of the below described clinical activities, including:

• routine reproductive management of donor and recipient mares;
• monitoring and breeding management of mares inseminated with frozen semen;
• embryo flushing and transfer procedures;

The position also includes participation in out-of-hours duties, including routine weekend work (approximately 1 in 3 weekends) and assisting with obstetrical emergencies.