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Judith Sluimer

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Postdoctoral Researcher: Reset Aged Vascular Function Maastricht University in Netherlands

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Postdoc

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Biology

Funding

NWO VICI-funded project; 12-month contract with prospect of a 12-month extension; salary €3,706–€5,760 per month based on full-time employment.

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Nov 15, 2026

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Netherlands

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Maastricht University

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Biology
Single-cell Analysis
Medical Science
Hypertension
Atherosclerosis
Rna-seq
Omics
Bioinformatic

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About this position

Postdoctoral Researcher: Reset Aged Vascular Function at Maastricht University is an ambitious cardiovascular ageing project hosted at CARIM (Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht) and the Pathology department.

The position sits within the group of Prof. Judith Sluimer and focuses on understanding how mesenchymal cells and their metabolism contribute to vascular ageing. The project examines the perivascular layer, where the first signs of ageing are thought to occur, rather than only the inner vessel wall. By studying human and murine cells, arteries, and animal models, the project aims to build a cross-species multi-omics RNA and metabolic atlas and identify gene leads that change with ageing.

The postdoctoral researcher will help test whether identified targets can causally reset fibroblast function and/or metabolism to rescue vascular dysfunction in ageing, hypertension, and/or atherosclerosis. The work combines cell- and tissue-based experiments with functional and metabolic studies, aiming to uncover new therapeutic targets for delaying vascular ageing and cardiovascular disease.

The project is embedded in CARIM, one of the research institutes within the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences and part of Maastricht UMC+. The research environment is strongly interdisciplinary and internationally oriented, with close links between basic mechanisms, early diagnosis, and translation to clinical practice. The role also includes supervision of BSc/MSc/PhD students, teaching contributions, grant development, and the option to analyse single-cell sequencing data.

Funding details

NWO VICI-funded project; 12-month contract with prospect of a 12-month extension; salary €3,706–€5,760 per month based on full-time employment.

What's required

Applicants must have a PhD in Biology, Health Sciences or Medicine. Required experience includes demonstrable research experience in cardiovascular research and one or more related topics such as vascular ageing, atherosclerosis, and/or fibroblast metabolism. Candidates should be able to independently perform one or more of the following: metabolism assays, small animal models, and/or myography, and must be able to independently design and perform cell culture experiments. Experience with flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry and/or bioinformatics (e.g. R or Python) is an advantage. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and comfort working in an international research environment are expected.

How to apply

Apply online via the application link. Upload a CV, motivation letter, and reference letter(s) if available by 15 November 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview and short presentation, with possible lab orientation and/or skills assessment.

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