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);
Before you apply
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How to apply
Apply via AcademicTransfer before 31 Oct 2026. Confirm the current requirements there.
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