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PhD Candidate - Spatial multi-omics and single cell analysis of human diseases Maastricht University in Netherlands
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Gross monthly salary between €3,204 and €4,051 based on full-time employment (38 hours per week), plus 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus. 12-month contract with prospect of a 3-year extension.
Deadline
Nov 8, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
Maastricht University
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This PhD project at Maastricht University focuses on spatial multi-omics and single-cell analysis of human diseases. The successful candidate will work at the Maastricht MultiModal Molecular Imaging (M4i) Institute within the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, contributing to next-generation biomedical research that links molecular information across tissues, cell populations, and local microenvironments.
The research aims to advance understanding of disease mechanisms by integrating spatial and cellular molecular data to identify biomarkers and support more precise diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. You will develop and apply advanced workflows that combine tissue-level and single-cell resolution, using patient-derived samples and multidimensional datasets to study how molecular patterns and cellular interactions shape disease development and progression.
The project sits at the interface of molecular imaging, omics, pathology, and computational analysis. You will work with state-of-the-art technologies including MALDI mass spectrometry imaging, laser microdissection, spatial transcriptomics, single-cell omics, digital pathology, and AI-driven data analysis. The work includes both method development and application across a range of biomedical questions, with emphasis on translational research.
You will be part of an international, multidisciplinary environment with expertise in molecular imaging, mass spectrometry, computational biology, pathology, and clinical research. The position is supervised by Dr. Eva Cuypers and offers the opportunity to contribute to a vibrant research community at M4i, an institute known for its advanced imaging infrastructure and collaborative research culture.
Funding details
Gross monthly salary between €3,204 and €4,051 based on full-time employment (38 hours per week), plus 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus. 12-month contract with prospect of a 3-year extension.
What's required
A master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, (Bio)Chemistry, Analytical Science and Technology, or a related subject is required. Applicants must have proficiency in English at C1 level or higher according to CEFR, hands-on basic laboratory experience in the molecular analysis of biological systems, and the ability to carry out practical research activities including experimental work, data collection and analysis. Strong oral and written scientific communication in English is required. Helpful experience includes imaging technologies such as spatial mass spectrometry or spatial transcriptomics, mass spectrometry, ion beams and ion optics, laser-based imaging systems, data science and data analysis including R or Python, and biological sample preparation with safe handling of human biological materials.
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