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Utrecht University

PhD in Improving Immunity in Neonatal Piglets at Utrecht University Utrecht University in Netherlands

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PhD

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Immunology

Funding

Fully funded PhD position for 4 years (initial 1-year appointment with extension to 4 years after positive assessment). Salary is €3,059 to €3,881 gross per month for full-time employment, plus 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus. Includes training through the Utrecht Graduate School of Life Sciences and standard employment benefits.

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About this position

Utrecht University is advertising a fully funded PhD position in Improving Immunity in Neonatal Piglets within the BABE project (“Betere Afweer voor Betere biggEn”). The project sits at the intersection of veterinary science, biology, immunology, nutrition, and public health, with a strong applied focus on animal welfare and sustainable livestock production.

The research aims to improve the survival, vitality, and long-term health of newborn piglets by strengthening early immune development. The project has two main research pillars: optimizing colostrum quality through maternal (sow) nutrition, and evaluating early-life vaccination strategies. The work combines fundamental science with practical industry relevance and is carried out in a public-private partnership.

As a PhD candidate, you will set up and coordinate animal studies, collect samples, develop and perform immunological assays, analyze complex omics datasets, and contribute to scientific publications and conference presentations. There are also opportunities to co-supervise Master’s students and participate in teaching. The project involves collaboration between Utrecht University, Wageningen BioVeterinary Research, and industrial partners.

Eligibility highlights include a Master’s degree in Life Sciences such as Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, or Infection and Immunity; interest or experience in immunology plus swine industry, nutrition, or data analysis; strong English communication skills; flexibility to work across multiple sites; and a valid Category B driver’s license.

The position is based primarily at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Utrecht University, with some work at Wageningen BioVeterinary Research in Lelystad and partner locations. The appointment is for one year initially, with the possibility of extension to a total of four years after a positive go/no-go assessment. The salary is €3,059 to €3,881 gross per month for full-time work, plus holiday pay and year-end bonus.

The application deadline is 27 May 2026. Applicants should submit a CV and motivation letter via the university application portal. Interviews are expected at the end of June or beginning of July 2026.

Funding details

Fully funded PhD position for 4 years (initial 1-year appointment with extension to 4 years after positive assessment). Salary is €3,059 to €3,881 gross per month for full-time employment, plus 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus. Includes training through the Utrecht Graduate School of Life Sciences and standard employment benefits.

What's required

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in Life Sciences, such as Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, or Infection and Immunity. They should have experience in or a strong demonstrated interest in immunology and at least one of the following: swine industry, nutrition, or data analysis. Strong written and spoken English is required, along with the ability to work across academic and commercial stakeholders. Candidates must be flexible, comfortable working in multiple locations and varying conditions, learn quickly in a multidisciplinary environment, and hold a valid Category B driver’s license for travel to research sites.

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