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PhD Opportunities in Biophysics in Netherlands
Phd Positions in biophysics in netherlands
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Universities with open PhD positions in biophysics in the Netherlands include University of Groningen, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
Giovanni Maglia
University of Groningen
Netherlands
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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...
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Biophysics
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1 month ago
University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University
Netherlands
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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...
Cell Biology
Immunology
Ecology
+6 more
1 month 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
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The Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie (FMP) in Berlin is advertising two Ph.D. students in Biophysics/Structural Biology in the Research Unit Molecular Biophysics, headed by Prof. Adam Lange. The project focuses on the structure, dynamics, and function of membrane proteins such as potassium channels and rhomboid proteases, as well as supramolecular assemblies. The research uses an integrated structural biology approach with a strong emphasis on solid-state NMR and cryo-EM. ...
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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 |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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