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Postdoctoral Researcher in Vascular Ageing and Fibroblast Metabolism Maastricht University in Netherlands
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Biology
Funding
12-month contract at 1 FTE with prospect of a 12-month extension; gross monthly salary €3,706–€5,760 based on 38 hours/week (scale 10.5); 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end bonus; additional benefits include vacation days, home office allowance, pension, fitness, and sports facilities.
Deadline
Nov 16, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
University of Maastricht
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Postdoctoral Researcher: Reset Aged Vascular Function at Maastricht University (CARIM / Pathology / FHML / Maastricht UMC+), Netherlands.
This postdoctoral opening is part of an NWO VICI-funded project on vascular ageing, cardiovascular disease, and the role of mesenchymal cells and their metabolism in vascular dysfunction. The project aims to identify and validate therapeutic targets that could reset fibroblast function and/or metabolism to rescue vascular dysfunction in ageing, hypertension, and/or atherosclerosis.
The work combines multi-omics, functional studies, and metabolic analyses across human and murine cells and arteries, with a cross-species RNA and metabolic atlas. The successful candidate will design and perform experiments on cells and tissues, run small animal studies, communicate findings at conferences, supervise BSc/MSc/PhD students, contribute to teaching, and help with grant development. Optional work includes analysis of single-cell sequencing data using R/Seurat or Python.
Eligibility highlights: a PhD in Biology, Health Sciences, or Medicine; research experience in cardiovascular research and related topics such as vascular ageing, atherosclerosis, or fibroblast metabolism; practical ability in metabolism assays, small animal models, myography, cell culture, and ideally flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, or bioinformatics. Strong English communication skills are required.
Funding and terms: 12-month contract with the prospect of a 12-month extension; gross monthly salary of €3,706–€5,760 (38 hours/week, scale 10.5), plus holiday allowance, year-end bonus, pension, home office allowance, and other university benefits.
Deadline: 16 November 2026. Applications should include a CV, motivation letter, and reference letter(s) if available.
Supervisor/contact: Prof. Judith Sluimer ([email protected]).
Funding details
12-month contract at 1 FTE with prospect of a 12-month extension; gross monthly salary €3,706–€5,760 based on 38 hours/week (scale 10.5); 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end bonus; additional benefits include vacation days, home office allowance, pension, fitness, and sports facilities.
What's required
PhD in Biology, Health Sciences or Medicine; demonstrable research experience in cardiovascular research and related topics such as vascular ageing, atherosclerosis, and/or fibroblast metabolism; ability to independently perform one or more of metabolism assays, small animal models, and/or myography; experience with flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry and/or bioinformatics (R or Python) is an advantage; ability to independently design and perform cell culture experiments; excellent verbal and written English communication skills; ability to work in an international research environment.
How to apply
Apply via the button on the vacancy page. Upload a CV, motivation letter, and reference letter(s) if available before 15 November 2026. Contact Prof. Judith Sluimer for more information.
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