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PhD in Metabolic Inflammation and COPD at Maastricht University Maastricht University in Netherlands

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Inflammation

Funding

A 12-month contract (1.0 FTE) with the prospect of a 3-year extension by mutual satisfaction. Gross monthly salary is €3,204 to €4,051 based on 38 hours per week, plus 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus.

Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

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Netherlands

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University of Maastricht

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Inflammation
Epidemiology
Medical Science
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About this position

Maastricht University in the Netherlands is advertising a PhD Candidate in Metabolic Inflammation and COPD. The project explores how diet-induced metabolic alterations, metaflammation, and metabolic disturbances may contribute to the development and progression of COPD, and how targeted nutritional or pharmacological interventions could influence these processes.

The PhD will be based in the Department of Respiratory Medicine and embedded in the NUTRIM Institute of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, working in a multidisciplinary environment with clinical and experimental researchers and colleagues from Maastricht University Medical Center. The project is led by Dr. Rosanne Beijers, who provides daily supervision.

Research themes include medical science, nutrition, epidemiology, data analysis, and COPD-related disease mechanisms. The role involves using innovative data analysis approaches, working with deeply phenotyped cohorts and large datasets, presenting findings at (inter)national conferences, and publishing scientific papers.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should have an MSc in Data Science, Epidemiology, Biomedical, Health, or Nutritional Sciences; strong interest in metaflammation, dietary factors, metabolic disturbances, and COPD pathology; and preferably experience with R, Python, or SPSS. English proficiency at C1 level or higher is required.

Funding and conditions: the position offers a 12-month contract (1.0 FTE) with the prospect of a 3-year extension, a gross monthly salary of €3,204–€4,051, plus holiday allowance and year-end bonus. The work location is Maastricht, Netherlands.

Deadline: 15 October 2026. Apply through the AcademicTransfer portal using the application button on the vacancy page.

Funding details

A 12-month contract (1.0 FTE) with the prospect of a 3-year extension by mutual satisfaction. Gross monthly salary is €3,204 to €4,051 based on 38 hours per week, plus 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus.

What's required

Applicants need an MSc in Data Science, Epidemiology, Biomedical, Health, or Nutritional Sciences. A strong interest in metaflammation, dietary factors, metabolic disturbances, and COPD pathology is required. Experience with large datasets and statistical software such as R, Python, or SPSS is preferred, especially for candidates from biomedical or nutritional sciences. English proficiency at C1 level or higher (CEFR), written and spoken, is required.

How to apply

Apply via the AcademicTransfer application button/portal. For questions about the position, contact Dr. Rosanne Beijers by email before the deadline.

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