University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University
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PhD in Stem Cell Modeling and Neuro-Epigenomics University Medical Center Utrecht in Netherlands
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Full-time PhD position; the post says the candidate will be fully embedded in the consortium and supported with extensive structured training and mentorship. No stipend amount or tuition details are stated.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Netherlands
University
University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University

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PhD opportunity at University Medical Center Utrecht (UMC Utrecht) in the Netherlands in stem cell modeling and neuro-epigenomics, with a strong focus on neuroscience, epilepsy, treatment responsiveness, and patient-specific disease mechanisms.
The project is part of the collaborative SETD1AB consortium involving UMC Utrecht and Erasmus MC. You will work with PIs Dr. Onur Başak, Dr. Antón-Bolaños, Dr. Stefan Barakat, and consortium member Dr. Kristina Lanko, alongside technicians and peer PhD students in a supportive team.
Research activities include generating and maintaining patient-stratified iPSC lines, building innovative 3D brain chimeroid models, analyzing network activity with high-density 3D-MEAs, and performing single-cell RNA sequencing plus bulk and single-cell epigenomic assays. The project also includes data integration with clinical trajectories and collaboration with data scientists.
Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in developmental biology, stem cell biology, neuroscience, bioinformatics, or a related biomedical discipline. Experience in cell culture, molecular biology, or data analysis is welcome but not mandatory. The team emphasizes curiosity, collaboration, and willingness to learn over a perfect technical checklist.
This is a full-time PhD position. No specific stipend, tuition, or fee waiver is mentioned in the post.
Deadline: 14 August 2026. Apply through the AcademicTransfer vacancy page linked in the post.
Funding details
Full-time PhD position; the post says the candidate will be fully embedded in the consortium and supported with extensive structured training and mentorship. No stipend amount or tuition details are stated.
What's required
Applicants should have a Master's degree in developmental biology, stem cell biology, neuroscience, bioinformatics, or a related biomedical discipline. Hands-on experience in cell culture, molecular biology, or data analysis is welcomed but not required. The post emphasizes curiosity, an open mind, collaborative spirit, and willingness to learn computational and wet-lab techniques.
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