PhD Position: Computational Multi-Omics Characterisation for Corneal Regeneration (MSCA STEM-CORE)

13 Dec 2025
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Radboud University

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biological engineering
Biological sciences » Biology
Medical sciences » Medicine

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

18 Jan 2026 - 22:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

38.0

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Are you passionate about working with stem cells or stem cell-based biomaterials? And eager to explore cutting-edge technologies like genome editing and in vivo imaging? Or are you perhaps fascinated by eye research and do you have an affinity for molecular, cellular and medical science? If so, come and join our STEM-CORE project and become one of the 14 doctoral candidates recruited from 9 European countries.
STEM-CORE, supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) programme, aims to explore strategies to develop stem cell therapies and biomaterials, laying the groundwork for future cures to restore eyesight. As one of the doctoral candidates in STEM-CORE, you will receive comprehensive training to become a leading expert in regenerative medicine of the eye through interdisciplinary, intersectoral and international research. Additionally, you will develop valuable transferable and soft skills such as management, leadership and communication, positioning you for enhanced career opportunities and empowering you to make a meaningful impact on society. For details of STEM-CORE, please visit our website.
In the laboratory of Jo Huiqing Zhou, the coordinator of STEM-CORE, you will characterise stem cells and stem cell-derived tissue models for corneal regeneration through state-of-the-art (single-cell) multi-omics analysis. You will collaborate with other doctoral candidates in STEM-CORE through joint projects, secondments and network training activities. Your teaching load may be up to 10% of your working time.You will also have opportunities to develop your teaching skills.
Would you like to learn more about what it’s like to pursue a PhD at Radboud University? Visit the page about working as a PhD candidate .

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/jobs/357055/phd-position-computational-mult…

Requirements
Specific Requirements

• You hold a Master degree in biology, molecular life sciences, medical sciences or a related field with experience in computational biology (e.g. through computationally-oriented electives or projects), or a Master degree in mathematics, physics, computer science or a related field with a demonstrated strong interest in biology (e.g. through biology-oriented elective courses or projects), or you expect to obtain your Master’s degree with the above-mentioned experience around the starting date of the appointment.
• You have experience in computing languages such as R, Python or similar.
• You bring curiosity and enthusiasm, enjoy thinking critically, communicate openly, and take initiative.
• You are able to work in a team as well as independently.
• You have excellent writing and verbal communication skills in English.
• You comply with the MSCA mobility conditions: you have not resided or carried out your main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting beneficiary for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the recruitment date, unless as part of a compulsory national service or a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention.

Additional Information
Benefits

• We will give you a temporary employment contract (1.0 FTE) of 1.5 years, after which your performance will be evaluated. If the evaluation is positive, your contract will be extended by 2.5 years (4-year contract).
• You will receive a starting salary of €3,059 gross per month based on a 38-hour working week, which will increase to €3,881 in the fourth year (salary scale P ).
• You will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8,3% end-of-year bonus.
• There may be an opportunity for Dual Career Coaching . The Dual Career Coaching assists your partner via support, tools, and resources to improve their chances of independently finding employment in the Netherlands.
• You will receive extra days off. With full-time employment, you can choose between 30 or 41 days of annual leave instead of the statutory 20.

Additional employment conditions
Work and science require good employment practices. This is reflected in Radboud University's primary and secondary employment conditions . You can make arrangements for the best possible work-life balance with flexible working hours, various leave arrangements and working from home. You are also able to compose part of your employment conditions yourself, for example, exchange income for extra leave days and receive a reimbursement for your sports subscription. And of course, we offer a good pension plan. You are given plenty of room and responsibility to develop your talents and realise your ambitions. Therefore, we provide various training and development schemes.

Additional comments

You can apply only via the button below. Address your letter of application to Jo Huiqing Zhou. In the application form, you will find which documents you need to include with your application. We look forward to receiving your application.
The first interviews will take place on 2 February (online). Any second interview will take place on 23 February (preferably in person). You will preferably start your employment on 1 April 2026.
We can imagine you're curious about our application procedure . It describes what you can expect during the application procedure and how we handle your personal data and internal and external candidates.

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/357055/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Radboud Universiteit

Country

Netherlands

City

Nijmegen

Postal Code

6525XZ

Street

Houtlaan 4

Geofield

Contact

City

Nijmegen

Website

http://www.ru.nl/

Street

Houtlaan 4

Postal Code

6525 XZ

STATUS: EXPIRED

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