Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Microfluidics in Netherlands
Positions in microfluidics in netherlands
2 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open positions in microfluidics in the Netherlands include Wageningen University & Research and Radboud University Medical Center.
Francesco Simone Ruggeri
Wageningen University & Research
Netherlands
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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...
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Materials Science
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3 weeks ago
Radboud University Medical Center
Netherlands
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1 month ago
Postdoc opportunity in dynamic organ-on-chip systems at Radboud University Medical Center (Radboudumc), Nijmegen, Netherlands. The Diba Lab is hiring a postdoctoral researcher to work on dynamic organ-on-chip systems with in situ control over cell-matrix interactions . The project is highly interdisciplinary and sits at the intersection of cell mechanobiology , hydrogel design , and microfluidics . It may be especially attractive to candidates who are strong in one of these areas and eager to ex...
Biomedical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
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1 month ago
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AMOLF
Netherlands
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2 months ago
PhD opportunity in nonlinear molecular spectroscopy of elastic water and hydrogels at AMOLF, Amsterdam. This PhD project focuses on the molecular-scale structure and dynamics of water and polymer networks in biological hydrogels and supramolecular hydrogels. The work uses advanced nonlinear spectroscopic methods, especially femtosecond two-dimensional infrared spectroscopy and polarization-resolved femtosecond infrared spectroscopy, to understand how microscopic water/network dynamics determine ...
Chemistry
Materials Science
Biology
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2 months ago
Imran AKCA-AVCI
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Netherlands
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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 ...
Biomedical Engineering
Biophysics
Biology
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1 month ago
University of Twente
Netherlands
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1 month ago
PhD opportunity at the University of Twente in multi-material additive manufacturing for advanced chip cooling . This position sits at the intersection of materials science , mechanical engineering , electrical engineering , and physics , with a focus on thermal management solutions for next-generation chips. The post is shared by UTwente Vacancies and points to a vacancy page for full application details. No funding, eligibility, or deadline information is included in the social post itself. In...
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
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1 month ago
Living costs in Netherlands
Estimated costs in Netherlands.
MonthlyYearly | Netherlands |
|---|---|
 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
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TU Delft
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Research Interests
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Netherlands
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Netherlands
Research Interests
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University of Twente
Netherlands
Research Interests
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