PhD in Single-Cell Gene Expression Dynamics and Quantitative Biology at Radboud University
PhD Position: Single-Cell Gene Expression Dynamics at Radboud University
This is a call for
two PhD positions
in the Faculty of Science at
Radboud University
(Nijmegen, Netherlands) focused on
single-cell gene expression
,
gene expression noise
, and
quantitative biology
. The project asks how cells make decisions in noisy environments and how random fluctuations in protein levels influence
cell fate decisions
,
development
,
cancer
, and disease progression.
The research is hosted in
Dr. Maike Hansen’s group
and involves an interdisciplinary environment with access to
single-molecule microscopy
, advanced imaging systems,
omics
,
proteomics
, single-cell sequencing, high-performance computing, and mathematical/computational modelling. The post also mentions collaboration with
Prof. Boudewijn Burgering
at UMCU and membership in the
Oncode Institute
.
Applicants should have an
MSc in life sciences
or a related area such as molecular biology, computational biology, biochemistry, biophysics, bioengineering, or bioinformatics. Strong analytical and creative thinking, English communication skills, and comfort in international interdisciplinary teams are important. Experience in bioinformatics, computational modelling, or image analysis is a plus, but not required. One position is computational and one is experimental, so applicants should clearly state their background and preferred track.
The appointment is a
full-time paid PhD
for 4 years total, with an initial 1.5-year contract and extension after positive evaluation. Salary starts at
€3,059 gross/month
and rises to
€3,881 gross/month
in year four, plus an 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% end-of-year bonus, and generous leave and staff benefits.
Deadline:
28 May 2026.
How to apply:
submit your application through the Radboud University portal and address the letter to Dr. Maike Hansen.
