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Fully Funded MSCA Doctoral Network PhD in Functional Micronutrient Status in Critically Ill Patients Amsterdam University Medical Centers in Netherlands

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Biochemistry

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Aug 16, 2026

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Netherlands

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Amsterdam University Medical Centers

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Keywords

Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Biology
Nutrition
Laboratory Medicine
Precision Medicine
Critical Care Medicine
Medical Science
Clinical Nutrition
Statistics
Statistical Modelling
Biomedicine

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Fully funded MSCA Doctoral Network PhD opportunity in functional micronutrient status in critically ill patients at Amsterdam University Medical Centers (Amsterdam UMC) in the Netherlands.

This 48-month doctoral project is part of the BIO-MICRO programme and focuses on developing innovative diagnostic methods to assess micronutrient status in critically ill patients. The research combines clinical nutrition, molecular biology, biochemistry, laboratory medicine, precision healthcare, biomarker analysis, clinical studies, and statistical modelling.

The host institution is Amsterdam UMC, specifically the Department of Intensive Care Medicine and the Amsterdam UMC Doctoral School. The project includes collaboration with academic and industrial partners across Europe and offers international training, conferences, workshops, transferable skills development, and a 12-month research secondment.

Funding includes a fully funded 4-year PhD appointment with a €4,010/month living allowance, €710/month mobility allowance, and €660/month family allowance where applicable, subject to MSCA and Dutch employment regulations.

Eligibility: applicants should have a Master’s degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, nutrition, biomedical sciences, medical sciences, or a related discipline. Strong English communication skills, knowledge of statistics and data analysis, compliance with the MSCA Mobility Rule, and no existing PhD are required.

Deadline: 16 August 2026.

Academic contact: Dr. Angélique de Man (ame.deman@amsterdamumc.nl). Department email: ic-secretariaat@amsterdamumc.nl.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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