Scientist Lipid Nanoparticle Gene Therapy

Scientist Lipid Nanoparticle Gene Therapy Research & Laboratory Amsterdam 36 hours Sanquin Blood Supply Foundation uniquely combines medical, diagnostic, blood bank and research activities. With 2,000 committed colleagues and 345,000 blood donors, we aim to provide a better life for 300,000 patients each year. Apply directly Gene therapy program Sanquin. The gene therapy group within Sanquin focuses on further improvement of the quality of life of patients with hematological disorder. Within our program we have now an opening for an expert on lipid nanoparticle mediated gene delivery to hematopoietic stem cells and other cells and tissues. In this novel line of research we aim to establish non-viral approaches for in vivo targeting of hematopoietic stem cells. For this program we are looking for a postdoc with experience in nanoparticle mediated gene delivery as well as gene-editing. The Division of Research and Lab Services of Sanquin is home to 250 researchers, including over 60 PhD students and 30 postdocs. Research at Sanquin is organized in four strategic themes: Anemia, Bleeding & Hemostasis, Immunity & Inflammation, and Immune Therapy. The joint mission of research at Sanquin is to develop novel methods and approaches using blood cells and blood products to prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure disease in donors and patients. Research activities cover the full spectrum of early inventions, development into novel products and services, donor studies, and clinical studies in patients.Our research labs are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including flow cytometry and cell sorting, macromolecular mass spectrometry and proteomics, and imaging. Many of our scientists have academic affiliations with Dutch Universities and University Medical Centers. Sanquin is strategically located in Amsterdam, with a special tie to the Amsterdam UMC (Joint Landsteiner Laboratory). Our expectations We anticipate the newly recruited postdoc to contribute with her/his unique expertise, complementing our existing research portfolio. This includes genetic and cellular approaches to correct and cure hematological disorders. Our offer We offer an international - academically oriented - research environment with state of-the-art equipment. The position will be for 2 years. • A challenging translational project in a multi-disciplinary and enthusiastic international team; • Salary and conditions are conform CAO Sanquin; • 8.33% end-of-year bonus; i.e. a thirteenth month in case of full-year employment; • Partial reimbursement of travel costs; • Pension plan with Pensioenfonds Zorg & Welzijn (PFZW); • At fulltime employment (36 hours) 201 hours of leave per annum. Applications If you are interested in this position, please apply by submitting your extended CV before August 31, 2026. More information can be obtained from the website ( www.sanquin.org/research/research-vacancies ) or by sending an email to the () or Dr. Despoina Trasanidou (). Acquisition is not appreciated. CV's sent (in any form whatsoever) by placement agencies to any Sanquin employee without a valid written assignment by HR Sanquin will be considered property of Sanquin for which no compensation is owed in any way. Plesmanlaan CX, Amsterdam Are you excited about this opportunity and see yourself in this position? You'll receive a confirmation by email. Your CV and cover letter will be reviewed first. Do you meet the key requirements? Then your application will be forwarded to the manager for further review. Start your new position Welcome to Sanquin, time to start saving lives. We are excited to welcome you as a new colleague. Your contract will be prepared, and you will receive all the information you need to get off to a great start in your new position.