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PhD Candidate in Nutrition, Metabolism and Immune Response in Periampullary Tumors Maastricht University in Netherlands
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Metabolism
Funding
Paid PhD position with a gross monthly salary of €3204 to €4051 for a 38-hour full-time appointment, plus 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus. The initial contract is for 1 year and may be extended by 3 years upon mutual satisfaction.
Deadline
Dec 6, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
Maastricht University
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This PhD project at Maastricht University and Maastricht UMC+ explores how nutrition, metabolism, and the immune system influence treatment response in periampullary tumors, including pancreatic cancer. The research focuses on the complex tumor-host interaction and asks how patient condition, nutritional status, metabolic state, and immune response shape outcomes and can inform more personalized care.
The doctoral researcher will work across clinical and translational laboratory research, combining patient-related measurements and data collection with experimental work in the Surgical Laboratory. The project also involves establishing and managing a biobank with blood samples and linked clinical data, and contributing to collaborations with Dutch hospitals performing pancreatic surgery, with possible international expansion.
The position is embedded in a multidisciplinary environment within the Department of Surgery at Maastricht UMC+ and the NUTRIM Institute of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism. The student will collaborate with surgeons, medical oncologists, gastroenterologists, pathologists, and other researchers, gaining experience at the interface of clinical care and fundamental research.
The project offers the opportunity to analyse and interpret research data, contribute to scientific publications, present findings at national and international meetings, and participate in teaching and student supervision. The advert emphasises support and training for laboratory techniques, making this a structured research training environment for a candidate who wants to build expertise in cancer-related translational medicine and patient-focused research.
Funding details
Paid PhD position with a gross monthly salary of €3204 to €4051 for a 38-hour full-time appointment, plus 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus. The initial contract is for 1 year and may be extended by 3 years upon mutual satisfaction.
What's required
Applicants should have a completed master’s degree in Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences, or a comparable programme. Candidates should have an affinity for scientific research; laboratory experience is preferred for medical graduates, but training is available if needed. Applicants must have excellent written and spoken Dutch and English, be able to work independently, structurally and accurately, and show strong organisational, communication and teamwork skills in a multidisciplinary clinical and research environment.
How to apply
Apply via the AcademicTransfer application link. For questions about the vacancy, contact Stefan Bouwense or Lars Vanderbroeck by email. A shadowing day is possible.
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