PhD position: cellular mechanisms of traumatic brain injury-associated dementia
University of Amsterdam, Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences
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Who can apply: A master’s degree in biomedical sciences with a neuroscience specialisation or similar, hands-on experience with laboratory animals and/or molecular and cellular biology, and a proven interest in bioinformatic analysis of complex datasets. An Article 9 certificate for work with laboratory animals is a prerequisite…. What is funded: A four-year salaried PhD contract (initially 18 months, then extended after a positive evaluation), funded by an NWO Open Competition grant. Gross monthly salary rises from EUR 3,204 in year one to EUR 4,051 (scale P), plus 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end allowance. Preferred start January 2027. Deadline: 30 November 2026 (applications accepted until and including this date). Evaluation starts immediately and continues until the post is filled, so apply early.
Read the full call and apply on the official page: University of Amsterdam, Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences, official page.
Who can apply
- A master's degree in biomedical sciences with a neuroscience specialisation or similar, hands-on experience with laboratory animals and/or molecular and cellular biology, and a proven interest in bioinformatic analysis of complex datasets. An Article 9 certificate for work with laboratory animals is a prerequisite. Fluent English, and willingness to work at two locations. The advert notes that the 30% tax ruling may apply to non-Dutch applicants.
Stage dates
Apply online via the advert. The university begins evaluating candidates immediately and continues until the position is filled, so the printed date is a ceiling.30 November 2026
Preferred starting date January 2027.See the official page
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