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6 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open positions in biophysics in the Netherlands include University of Groningen, Wageningen University & Research and University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University.
Giovanni Maglia
Just Landed
University of Groningen
Netherlands
Posted Yesterday
Just Landed
The University of Groningen is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to work on hybrid and de novo-designed nanopores for single-molecule protein sensing. The project focuses on designed nanopores, nanopore technology, biophysics, and the development of breakthrough tools for reading and sensing individual protein molecules. The research will be conducted in Professor Giovanni Maglia's laboratory and includes collaboration with partners in Brussels, including VUB-VIB, and Leuven, including imec. ...
Posted Yesterday
University of Groningen
Netherlands
2 weeks ago
Postdoctoral position at the University of Groningen (Netherlands) in a multidisciplinary consortium project on hybrid nanopore sensors for single-molecule protein and peptide analysis . The project brings together the Maglia lab at Groningen, the Vorobieva lab at VUB-VIB Center for Structural Biology (Brussels), and imec (Leuven). The research combines biological nanopore engineering , de novo protein design , and solid-state nanofabrication to develop next-generation hybrid nanopore devices. C...
2 weeks ago
Francesco Simone Ruggeri
Wageningen University & Research
Netherlands
3 weeks ago
Wageningen University & Research is advertising a Postdoctoral Researcher position in AFM-IR infrared nanospectroscopy and microfluidics for chemical analysis of proteins and biomolecular assemblies in physiological liquid conditions . The postdoc will join the Nanoscale Imaging and Spectroscopy team led by Dr. Francesco Simone Ruggeri at the Department of Physical Chemistry and Soft Matter (PCC), Wageningen University & Research, in the context of the Nano-Scope project. The project studies pro...
3 weeks ago
Giovanni Maglia
University of Groningen
Netherlands
1 month ago
Two positions are open in the Maglia Lab in Groningen: a PhD student and a postdoc. The research focus is single-molecule nanopore science , a highly interdisciplinary area spanning biology , chemistry , physics , and biomedical engineering . The post invites applicants who want to help push the frontier of nanopore-based single-molecule research. The opportunity is associated with Giovanni Maglia and the Maglia Lab at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands . The post does not provide de...
1 month ago
University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University
Netherlands
1 month ago
PhD opportunity at University Medical Center Utrecht (UMC Utrecht), Netherlands This PhD project is titled Multidimensional analysis of (a)biotic particles and immune responses . The research focuses on small environmental particles such as pollen and microplastics that can trigger inflammatory diseases, and on developing a novel portable system for rapid, multidimensional characterization of inhaled particles using flow cytometry. The successful candidate will work on analytical and experimenta...
1 month ago
Imran AKCA-AVCI
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Netherlands
1 month ago
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) is advertising a PhD position in Brillouin Microscopy in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The position is suited to candidates with a strong background in physics and practical experience in microscopy . Experience in mechanobiology or biomedical research is especially desirable. The post is shared by Imran AKCA-AVCI , Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at VU Amsterdam, who appears to be the academic owner of this opening. This is a ...
1 month ago
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Estimated costs in Netherlands.
MonthlyYearly | |
|---|---|
![]() Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €662 $720/yr |
![]() Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | €2.2k $2,400/yr |
![]() Dining Out & Social Restaurants, cafes, and social dining per year | €2.0k $2,160/yr |
![]() University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | €13.8k $15,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Full Professor/Department Head
University of Groningen
Netherlands
Biochemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Metabolomic
Bioanalytical Chemistry
Immunohistochemistry
Full professor (Hoogleraar)
Utrecht University
Netherlands
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Atomic Force Microscopy
Dna Replication
Dna Repair
Assistant Professor
University of Amsterdam
Netherlands
Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Chemistry
Optical Physics
Plasmonic
Nanostructured Materials
Utrecht University
Netherlands
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Membrane Biology
Transmission Electron Microscopy
Molecular Electronics
European Research Institute for the Biology of Ageing University Medical Center Groningen
Netherlands
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Biophysics
Nuclear Biology
Active Molecular Systems Stratingh Institute for Chemistry University of Groningen Nijenborgh 7 9747
Netherlands
Condensed Matter Physics
Polymer Physics
Chirality
Biophysics
Liquid Crystals

This scholarship supports short study or research exchanges between Europe and the Arab region, including opportunities connected with Leiden University.

The MENA Scholarship Programme supports professionals from selected Middle East and North Africa countries to take short courses in the Netherlands.

The Radboud Scholarship Programme supports talented international students from outside the European Economic Area to study an English-taught master's degree at Radboud University in the Netherlands.
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