PhD in iPSC-Derived Models for Cardiovascular Disease Maastricht University in Netherlands

PhD position available in iPSC-derived models for cardiovascular disease within the LipidBRIGHT EU-funded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network. The project focuses on cardiovascular disease, cardiorenal biology, and iPSC-derived disease models, with supervision from Prof. Leon Schurgers at Maastricht University / Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM) and Heidi Noels at RWTH Aachen University.

The position is aimed at candidates with an MSc in biomedicine, biochemistry, biotechnology, biology, or a related field. Applicants should have strong hands-on experience with iPSCs and a clear interest in learning new techniques related to cardiovascular and cardiorenal research. The post also highlights an important MSCA mobility rule: applicants must not have lived or worked in the Netherlands for more than 12 months in the 3 years before recruitment, and candidates of any nationality from outside the Netherlands are encouraged to apply.

This is an EU-funded doctoral position. The post does not mention a stipend amount, but it is part of a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network, which typically supports doctoral researchers through funded appointments.

Deadline: 31 July 2026.

Apply: Follow the AcademicTransfer link to view the full vacancy and submit your application through the external portal.