PhD position: Bacterial packaging of biocatalytic nanofactories
Leiden University, Faculty of Science, Leiden Institute of Chemistry, Macromolecular Biochemistry (Jeuken lab)
Who can apply: A Master’s degree in Life Sciences and Technology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or a related discipline, with experience in cloning, expression, purification and characterisation of biocatalysts, and preferably in preparing and analysing lipid vesicles. Good scientific English. You must live and be registered as… What is funded: A paid PhD employee position at 38 hours per week in the group of Prof. Lars Jeuken. The advert offers an employment contract for one year with a view to extension, under the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities, with a salary between EUR 3,204 and EUR 4,051 gross per month for a full-time appointment… Deadline: 27 November 2026. Round: Vacancy 16988.
Read the full call and apply on the official page: Leiden University, Faculty of Science, Leiden Institute of Chemistry, Macromolecular Biochemistry (Jeuken lab), official page.
Who can apply
- A Master's degree in Life Sciences and Technology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or a related discipline, with experience in cloning, expression, purification and characterisation of biocatalysts, and preferably in preparing and analysing lipid vesicles. Good scientific English. You must live and be registered as resident in the Netherlands or be willing to relocate when the position starts. A pre-employment screening (references, diplomas, certificate of good conduct) may be part of selection.
Stage dates
Apply with the online application button: a motivation letter on why this project and why you, an extensive CV, the courses and grades of your Master's studies, and names and contact details of at least two references.27 November 2026
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