MM is the second-most common hematological cancer, with a rising incidence in the increasingly aging population, as MM is most prevalent in the elderly. Despite the development of novel therapies that have improved survival, MM still has a dismal prognosis because MM cells become insensitive to the administered drug (treatment resistance). Recent studies have indicated that alternative drug combinations and treatment schemes can circumvent or delay the development of treatment resistance in cancer. However, the design of such treatment schemes is difficult for various reasons.
CONQUEST combines methods from mathematics, computer science and experimental research to enable the development of such treatment schemes.
You will work on the development of computational models and will collaborate with the Amsterdam UMC for the experimental work. You will develop a MM specific computational model for (aberrant) molecular pathways based on a pre-existing pan-cancer model, and integrate this with an evolutionary game-theoretic cell population model to optimize treatment timing and dosing through optimal control and game theory.
This project will be in close cooperation with Dr. Jeroen Guikema, Dr. Katerina Stankova and Prof. Antoine van Kampen. You will be embedded in the Biosystems Data Analysis Group at the Swammerdam Institute of Life Sciences (UvA). Part of the work will be done at the TUDelft and at the Amsterdam UMC.
MM is the second-most common hematological cancer, with a rising incidence in the increasingly aging population, as MM is most prevalent in the elderly. Despite the development of novel therapies that have improved survival, MM still has a dismal prognosis because MM cells become insensitive to the administered drug (treatment resistance). Recent studies have indicated that alternative drug combinations and treatment schemes can circumvent or delay the development of treatment resistance in cancer. However, the design of such treatment schemes is difficult for various reasons.
CONQUEST combines methods from mathematics, computer science and experimental research to enable the development of such treatment schemes.
You will work on the development of computational models and will collaborate with the Amsterdam UMC for the experimental work. You will develop a MM specific computational model for (aberrant) molecular pathways based on a pre-existing pan-cancer model, and integrate this with an evolutionary game-theoretic cell population model to optimize treatment timing and dosing through optimal control and game theory.
This project will be in close cooperation with Dr. Jeroen Guikema, Dr. Katerina Stankova and Prof. Antoine van Kampen. You will be embedded in the Biosystems Data Analysis Group at the Swammerdam Institute of Life Sciences (UvA). Part of the work will be done at the TUDelft and at the Amsterdam UMC.
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We offer a temporary employment contract for 32-38 hours per week for a period of 36 months with a 2 month probation period. The preferred starting date is 1 May 2025. The gross monthly salary, based on 38 hours per week and dependent on relevant experience, ranges between €3,378 and €5,331 (scale 10). This does not include 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% year-end allowance. The UFO profile Researcher 4 is applicable. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Universities of the Netherlands is applicable.
Besides the salary and a vibrant and challenging environment at Science Park we offer you multiple fringe benefits:
Are you curious to read more about our extensive package of secondary employment benefits, take a look here.
You will
Your experience and profile
You have/are:
We offer a temporary employment contract for 32-38 hours per week for a period of 36 months with a 2 month probation period. The preferred starting date is 1 May 2025. The gross monthly salary, based on 38 hours per week and dependent on relevant experience, ranges between €3,378 and €5,331 (scale 10). This does not include 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% year-end allowance. The UFO profile Researcher 4 is applicable. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Universities of the Netherlands is applicable.
Besides the salary and a vibrant and challenging environment at Science Park we offer you multiple fringe benefits:
Are you curious to read more about our extensive package of secondary employment benefits, take a look here.
The Faculty of Science has a student body of around 8,000, as well as 1,800 members of staff working in education, research or support services. Researchers and students at the Faculty of Science are fascinated by every aspect of how the world works, be it elementary particles, the birth of the universe or the functioning of the brain.
The Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences (SILS) is located at the vibrant Amsterdam Science Park. SILS is one of eight institutes of the University of Amsterdam's Faculty of Science (FNWI). With around 240 employees, SILS carries out internationally high-quality life science research and provides education within various university programs. Research is also carried out in close cooperation with the medical, biotech, chemical, flavor, food & agricultural, and high-tech industries, and revolves around 4 main themes, Cell & Systems biology, Neurosciences, Microbiology and Green Life Sciences.
The Faculty of Science has a student body of around 8,000, as well as 1,800 members of staff working in education, research or support services. Researchers and students at the Faculty of Science are fascinated by every aspect of how the world works, be it elementary particles, the birth of the universe or the functioning of the brain.
The Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences (SILS) is located at the vibrant Amsterdam Science Park. SILS is one of eight institutes of the University of Amsterdam's Faculty of Science (FNWI). With around 240 employees, SILS carries out internationally high-quality life science research and provides education within various university programs. Research is also carried out in close cooperation with the medical, biotech, chemical, flavor, food & agricultural, and high-tech industries, and revolves around 4 main themes, Cell & Systems biology, Neurosciences, Microbiology and Green Life Sciences.
Do you have any questions or do you require additional information?
Please contact:
• Dr. Huub Hoefsloot, Associate Professor, email [email protected]
Job application
If you feel the profile fits you, and you are interested in the job, we look forward to receiving your application. You can apply online via the button below. We accept applications until and including 3 February 2025. Applications should include the following information (all files besides your cv should be submitted in one single pdf file):
A knowledge security check can be part of the selection procedure.
(for details: national knowledge security guidelines)
Only complete applications received within the response period via the link below will be considered.
The interviews will be held in the course of February 2025.
Do you have any questions or do you require additional information?
Please contact:
• Dr. Huub Hoefsloot, Associate Professor, email [email protected]
Job application
If you feel the profile fits you, and you are interested in the job, we look forward to receiving your application. You can apply online via the button below. We accept applications until and including 3 February 2025. Applications should include the following information (all files besides your cv should be submitted in one single pdf file):
A knowledge security check can be part of the selection procedure.
(for details: national knowledge security guidelines)
Only complete applications received within the response period via the link below will be considered.
The interviews will be held in the course of February 2025.
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