Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Spectroscopy in Netherlands
Positions in spectroscopy in netherlands
3 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open positions in spectroscopy in the Netherlands include Eindhoven University of Technology, Wageningen University & Research and AMOLF.
Tom van der Pol
Eindhoven University of Technology
Netherlands
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6 days ago
Eindhoven University of Technology is offering a PhD position in Supramolecular Interactions in Organic Mixed Ionic-Electronic Conductors (OMIECs) . The project investigates how molecular-scale supramolecular interactions influence the real-world performance of functional materials. The research will examine the interplay between supramolecular interactions and electrochemical doping in OMIECs, with the goal of understanding the underlying mechanisms during operation. The PhD researcher will use...
Chemistry
Materials Science
Spectroscopy
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6 days ago
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
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
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University of Amsterdam
Netherlands
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4 days ago
The University of Amsterdam is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the CONTINUUM project at the Van ’t Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences and the Slootweg Group. The project develops an experimental memory framework for converting heterogeneous analytical and industrial production data into reusable chemical knowledge for circular sodium-ion battery materials. The researcher will define data architecture, metadata, and provenance requirements; build traceable pipelines for quality contr...
Computer Science
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
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4 days 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
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1 month ago
University of Maastricht
Netherlands
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1 month ago
Maastricht University’s Brightlands Future Farming Institute (BFFI) is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher in Autonomous Controlled Environmental Agriculture in the Netherlands. The project sits at the intersection of controlled environment agriculture , plant sensing , crop modelling , computer vision , data science , and agricultural engineering , with a strong focus on next-generation autonomous crop monitoring and decision-support systems for greenhouse and vertical farming. The successful ...
Computer Science
Data Science
Environmental Science
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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 |
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University of Amsterdam
Netherlands
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Netherlands
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Netherlands
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