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Rifka Vlijm

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Fully Funded PhD in Biophysics and Super-Resolution Microscopy at University of Groningen University of Groningen in Netherlands

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PhD

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Cell Biology

Funding

Fully funded 4-year PhD position. Salary is €3,059 to €3,881 gross per month for a full-time contract under the Dutch university collective labor agreement, plus 8.3% end-of-year bonus, 8% holiday allowance, 232 vacation hours per year, and extensive personal and professional development opportunities.

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Cell Biology
Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
Biophysics
Biology
Python Programming
Super-resolution Microscopy
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Physics

About this position

PhD opportunity in biophysics, biology, physics, and computer science at the University of Groningen (Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials), in the Molecular Biophysics group.

The project, Revealing Selective Cellular Transport with Super-Resolution Microscopy, focuses on how cells control what enters and exits key compartments, using STED super-resolution microscopy, live-cell fluorescence microscopy, mammalian and yeast cell culture, automated experimental workflows, image/data analysis, and scientific programming.

This is a fully funded 4-year PhD position in the group of Prof. Rifka Vlijm, working in an interdisciplinary consortium with Prof. Patrick Onck, Liesbeth Veenhoff, and Cees Dekker. The research environment is the Faculty of Science and Engineering at a globally recognized university with strong links to nanoscience, nanotechnology, and medical technology.

Eligibility highlights: MSc in biophysics preferred; molecular biology, biotechnology/bioengineering, physics (optics), or equivalent may also qualify. Applicants should have a strong experimental background in microscopy, molecular biophysics/biology, or cell biology. Python programming and cell culture experience are advantageous. Fluent English is required.

Funding: salary of €3,059–€3,881 gross per month, 8.3% end-of-year bonus, 8% holiday allowance, 232 vacation hours per year, and professional development support.

Deadline: 25 July 2026, 23:59 Dutch local time.

How to apply: Apply via the University of Groningen vacancy portal. Upload a motivation letter explaining your fit, transcripts, proof of English proficiency, and at least two letters of recommendation.

Funding details

Fully funded 4-year PhD position. Salary is €3,059 to €3,881 gross per month for a full-time contract under the Dutch university collective labor agreement, plus 8.3% end-of-year bonus, 8% holiday allowance, 232 vacation hours per year, and extensive personal and professional development opportunities.

What's required

Applicants should have an MSc degree in biophysics; depending on specialization, an MSc in molecular biology, biotechnology/bioengineering, physics (optics), or equivalent certification may also qualify. A strong experimental background in microscopy, molecular biophysics/biology, or cell biology is required. Experience with Python programming and cell culture is a strong asset. Applicants should be highly motivated for academic research, able to work in an international team, think analytically and creatively, and communicate well. Fluent English proficiency is required, and proof of English language proficiency, transcripts, a motivation letter explaining fit, and at least two letters of recommendation must be uploaded.

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