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PhD Candidate in Explainable Machine Learning for Studying Biology at Single-Cell Resolution

University of Amsterdam · Amsterdam, Netherlands

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At a glance

Opportunity
PhD position
Location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Funding / pay
paid
Application source
AcademicTransfer

Project summary

  • develop novel algorithms for analyzing single-cell (multi)-omics data and design and perform in silico experiments to test them;
  • be an active and responsible member of the research group and collaborate closely with fellow group members;
  • discuss work with group members and at departmental meetings, and incorporate feedback;
  • take a leading role in writing manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and conferences;
  • participate in the PhD training programme of the University of Amsterdam;
  • assist with teaching and supervision of Bachelor’s and Master’s students.
  • work at the interface of machine learning and biology;
  • collaborate closely with biologists from a variety of disciplines including immunology and cancer biology;
  • present results at national and international scientific conferences;
  • expand academic, professional and personal skills;
  • use high-end compute infrastructure via the national ICT cooperative (SURF)
  • hold a MSc in Bioinformatics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Biostatistics or a closely related discipline;
  • have demonstrable experience with training machine and deep learning models, preferably using Python;
  • have a basic understanding of biology and/or are interested in using computational methods to understand biology;
  • are fluent in English, written and spoken.
  • 232 holiday hours per year (based on fulltime);
  • multiple courses to follow from our Teaching and Learning Centre;
  • a complete educational program for PhD students;
  • a pension at ABP for which UvA pays two third part of the contribution;
  • the possibility to follow courses to learn Dutch;
  • help with housing for a studio or small apartment when you’re moving from abroad.
  • dr. ir. Stavros Makrodimitris, s.makrodimitris@uva.nl
  • prof. Dr. Aalt-Jan van Dijk, a.d.j.vandijk@uva.nl.
  • a letter of motivation;
  • the names and email addresses of two references who can provide letters of recommendation.

Application documents

  • a detailed CV including the months (not just years) when referring to your education and work experience;

What's offered

  • complete a PhD thesis within the official appointment duration (four years);

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How to apply

Apply via AcademicTransfer before 31 Oct 2026. Confirm the current requirements there.

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