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Development of small-molecule drugs to modulate immune metabolism Leiden University in Netherlands
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
This is a fully funded PhD position with a salary of €2,770 – €3,539 gross per month according to the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. Benefits include an 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% year-end bonus, training opportunities, dual-career support for spouses, and possible expat tax benefits.
Deadline
Aug 1, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
Leiden University

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This is a fully funded PhD position with a salary of €2,770 – €3,539 gross per month according to the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. Benefits include an 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% year-end bonus, training opportunities, dual-career support for spouses, and possible expat tax benefits.
What's required
Applicants should have a strong background in chemical biology, synthetic chemistry, or related life sciences. Experience with proteomics, metabolomics, mammalian cell culture, or organoids is desirable. The position is open to international students. Specific degree requirements, GPA, or language tests are not mentioned.
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?? Leiden University – Leiden, Netherlands ????
? Department: Leiden Institute of Chemistry & Leiden Institute of Biology
? Research focus: Development of small-molecule drugs to modulate immune metabolism (applications in cancer, cardiovascular disease, infections, neurodegeneration)
? Methods: Synthetic chemistry, chemical biology, proteomics, metabolomics, mammalian cell culture, organoids
? Start date: Between September 2025 – January 2026
? Duration: 4 years (1 + 3)
? Salary: €2,770 – €3,539 gross/month (Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities)
? Benefits: Holiday (8%) + year-end bonus (8.3%), training, dual-career support for spouses, possible expat tax benefits
????? Supervisor:
Jessica van Krimpen – [email protected]
? What you’ll do:
? Conduct independent research in chemical biology & immuno-metabolism
? Apply advanced analytical techniques (proteomics, metabolomics)
? Contribute to publications, conferences, and grant writing
? Supervise MSc/BSc projects & assist in teaching
? Complete PhD thesis within 4 years
?? Link: https://lnkd.in/gQmZhWus
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