PhD position (Doctoral Candidate 10) in the MSCA Doctoral Network ANA-KIN: AI for non-ATP kinase drug discovery
Leiden University, Faculty of Science, Leiden Academic Centre for Drug Research (LACDR), Computational Drug Discovery group (MSCA Doctoral Network ANA-KIN, Horizon Europe)
Who can apply: An MSc in computer science, AI, (computational) chemistry, bioinformatics, biopharmaceutical sciences or a related field, with machine learning and cheminformatics experience. Must not hold a doctorate at recruitment and must meet the MSCA mobility rule (not more than 12 months in the Netherlands in the previous 36). What is funded: Full-time 48-month doctoral appointment starting late 2026 (one year, then extended after evaluation). Gross salary EUR 3,204 to 4,051 a month (pay scale P), plus 8% holiday and 8.3% end-of-year bonuses. Includes secondments at VIB and Skylight Therapeutics in Belgium. Deadline: 12 November 2026. Round: Vacancy 16967, ANA-KIN DC10.
Read the full call and apply on the official page: Leiden University, Faculty of Science, Leiden Academic Centre for Drug Research (LACDR), Computational Drug Discovery group (MSCA Doctoral Network ANA-KIN, Horizon Europe), official page.
Who can apply
- An MSc in computer science, AI, (computational) chemistry, bioinformatics, biopharmaceutical sciences or a related field, with machine learning and cheminformatics experience. Must not hold a doctorate at recruitment and must meet the MSCA mobility rule (not more than 12 months in the Netherlands in the previous 36).
Stage dates
Apply online quoting the vacancy number and ANA-KIN DC10, with a statement confirming MSCA eligibility.12 November 2026
Interviews in the last week of November or first week of December 2026.See the official page
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