PhD in Explainable Machine Learning for Single-Cell Biology

Laplace Expert Ltd; Amsterdam; Remote; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Amsterdam is inviting applications for a PhD candidate to develop explainable machine-learning methods for single-cell biology. This doctoral project aims to create interpretable-by-design models to enable mechanistic discovery and reproducible computational experiments.

The four-year, full-time position is funded with a monthly salary within EUR 3,204–4,051 gross and an application deadline of 31 October 2026.

Qualifications

• MSc in data science, computer science, biostatistics, bioinformatics or related quantitative field.
• Solid foundation in machine learning.
• Interest in computational biology and single-cell data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop explainable ML methods for single-cell biology.

Skills

Machine learning

Explainable AI

Single-cell data analysis

Multi-omics integration

Bioinformatics

Education

MSc in data science, computer science, biostatistics, bioinformatics or related quantitative field

Job description

PhD in Explainable Machine Learning for Single-Cell Biology

University of Amsterdam · Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences, Biosystems Data Analysis group

Netherlands

Apply by 31 Oct 2026

About This Opportunity

The University of Amsterdam is recruiting a PhD candidate to develop explainable machine-learning methods for studying biology at single-cell resolution. Applications close on 31 October 2026 at 23:59 Europe/Amsterdam.

The doctoral project develops interpretable-by-design machine-learning methods for single-cell and multimodal biological data. The work aims to support mechanistic biological discovery through reproducible computational experiments, interpretable models and integration of complex omics datasets.

single-cell biology explainable AI machine learning multi-omics bioinformatics

Level

PhD

Time Commitment

Full-time

Duration

4 years

Reference Code

15476

Field

Explainable Machine Learning for Single-Cell Biology

Specialization

Artificial Intelligence & Data Science

Organization Type

University

Funding & Compensation

Amount EUR 3,204-4,051 / Per Month

Funding Type Salary

Funding Status Paid

Period Per Month

Requirements

Education

Applicants should hold an MSc in data science, computer science, biostatistics, bioinformatics or a closely related quantitative field.

Experience

A solid foundation in machine learning and an interest in computational biology and single-cell data analysis are expected.

Technical Skills

Machine learning Explainable AI Single-cell data analysis Multi-omics integration Bioinformatics