Empowering Immunology and Infectious diseases researchers to drive pioneering health innovations

The Amsterdam institute for Immunology and Infectious diseases is a research institute that fosters groundbreaking research, stimulates innovation, and translates discoveries into tangible benefits for
human health. We do so by empowering and leveraging the specific strengths of our two scientific programs, Immunology and Infectious diseases, while also fostering synergy between these programs and connecting with our strategic partners and other research institutes.

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You are a researcher appointed at Amsterdam UMC, VU Amsterdam, UvA, GGD, Sanquin, Reade, Stichting HIV Monitoring (SHM) and the Amsterdam Institute for Global Health & Development (AIGHD).

Your project fits within one of the two AI&I research programs.

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    About The mission of the Amsterdam institute for Immunology and Infectious Diseases (AII) is to develop knowledge and expertise to prevent, diagnose or treat infectious diseases, inflammatory diseases and cancer. Watch a short movie about our research institute here.

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We are always on the lookout for talented and passionate people to join our growing team. You will have the opportunity to develop any aspects you are interested in.

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