A PhD position in Neuroscience, Life Sciences, Humanities at University of Amsterdam, based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Applications close on 30 Oct 2026. The listing states that the position is paid.
At a glance
- Opportunity
- PhD position
- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Funding / pay
- Paid
- Application source
- AcademicTransfer
Project summary
- gain knowledge of the field through literature, discussions with team members and internal lab meetings;
- contribute to the design of experiments, perform experiments in the lab and analyse and interpret results of these experiments;
- take a leading role in writing manuscripts;
- be an active member of the research teams at both the Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences (UvA) and present results at (inter)national scientific meetings;
- participate in the Faculty of Science PhD training programme;
- assist in teaching and supervise Bachelor and Master’s students
- experience with learning and memory research.
- a MSc degree in Neuroscience or related fields;
- affinity and experience with performing animal experiments;
- affinity and experience with common behavioural and/or neurobiological techniques;
- good analytical, writing and presenting skills;
- fluent in English, both written and spoken and the willingness to learn Dutch (in case not Dutch native speaker)
- 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. Harm J Krugers, h.krugers@uva.nl
- Prof. dr. H Kessels, h.w.h.g.kessels@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, highlighting also the tools and skills you acquired;
What's offered
- complete and defend a PhD thesis within the official appointment duration of four years;
Before you apply
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How to apply
Apply via AcademicTransfer before 30 Oct 2026. Confirm the current requirements there.
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