About your role
As PhD candidate, you will coordinate and perform:
- Mapping metabolic pathways and identifying vitamin/trace element cofactors
- Developing semantic FAIR data models
- LC-MS/MS and ICP-MS method development
- Measuring functional biomarkers in ICU patient samples
- Predictive modeling for clinical application
You will also undertake two intersectoral secondments of six months each in Delft and Appingedam. The project is designed to result in a successful PhD thesis.
About youWe are looking for a motivated and proactive researcher who thrives in interdisciplinary teams, combines strong analytical skills with problem-solving ability, communicates findings clearly, and adapts flexibly to new challenges. The project is expected to result in the successful completion of a PhD thesis.
Required qualifications and experience:
- Master’s degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, bioinformatics, or analytical chemistry
- Excellent command of English; Dutch is a plus
- Knowledge of metabolic pathway analysis, semantic data modeling, and LC-MS metabolomics
- Commitment to FAIR data principles and translational research
Desirable skills (not essential):
- Experience with scientific or medical writing
- Laboratory experience
Note: Important strict eligibility criteria according to MARIE SKLODOWSKA CURIE programs:
You must not already hold a doctoral degree.At the time of the application deadline, you
must also have a Master's degree and
must not have resided or carried out your main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the Netherlands for more than 12 months in the three years prior to the contract start date.As part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie project, the position includes two intersectoral secondments of six months each at partner organisations in Appingedam and Delft.
Our offerThis PhD position is funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) of the European Union's Europe 2024 research and innovation program under grant agreement No 101226686.
- A contract for 12 months, with the intention to extend for a total of 4 years. The Guideline PhD contract applies to this vacancy.
- Salary scale OIO: € 3.108 to € 3.939 gross based on full-time employment (depending on education and experience) and a year-end bonus of 8.3%. Calculate your net salary here. As of 1 July 2026, the salary will be increased by 3.5% in accordance with the collective labor agreement (CAO UMC).
- You will receive a living allowance of €4,010 per month, adjusted with a country-specific correction factor and subject to local employer contributions and tax regulations. In addition, candidates will receive a monthly mobility allowance of €710. If applicable, a family allowance of €660 per month is provided for fellows with a spouse and/or dependent children. Successful applicants are also eligible for parental leave in accordance with Dutch legislation.
- Vacation hours: 190.4 per year based on full-time employment and possibility to save additional hours.
- Free and unlimited access to our online learning environment GoodHabitz.
- Pension accrual with the ABP, of which we pay 70% of the premium.
- Reimbursement of your public transport expenses. Do you prefer biking to work? Then we have a good bicycle scheme.
- An active staff association and Jong Amsterdam UMC association, both of which organize fun (sports) activities and events.
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss applicants require a valid residence permit to live and work in the Netherlands.
