PhD Position in Modifying Synapses to Mitigate Alzheimer’s Disease (15559)
University of Amsterdam (Universiteit van Amsterdam), Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences
Who can apply: An MSc in neuroscience or a related field, with learning and memory research experience and experience with animal experiments and behavioural or neurobiological techniques; fluent English and a willingness to learn Dutch for non-native speakers. No citizenship restriction is stated. What is funded: A four-year salaried PhD appointment (38 hours a week; an initial 18-month contract extended after a satisfactory evaluation), at EUR 3,204 gross a month in the first year rising to EUR 4,051 in the last, plus 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end allowance. Preferred start 4 January 2027. Deadline: 30 October 2026.
Read the full call and apply on the official page: University of Amsterdam (Universiteit van Amsterdam), Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences, official page.
Who can apply
- An MSc in neuroscience or a related field, with learning and memory research experience and experience with animal experiments and behavioural or neurobiological techniques; fluent English and a willingness to learn Dutch for non-native speakers. No citizenship restriction is stated.
Stage dates
Apply online; applications are accepted until and including 30 October 2026. A knowledge security check can be part of selection.30 October 2026
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