PhD: Spatial Multi-Omics & Single-Cell Disease Research

Maastricht University via AcademicTransfer; Nederland; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office allowance

Flexible hours

Vacation days 29

ABP pension

Company fitness scheme

University sports facilities

Job summary

Maastricht University in the Netherlands invites applications for a PhD candidate position in Spatial multi-omics and single-cell analysis of human diseases. Based at the M4i Institute, you will develop cutting-edge workflows combining spatial omics and AI-driven analysis to map disease mechanisms.

You will work under the supervision of Dr. Eva Cuypers, collaborating with imaging, mass spectrometry, computational biology and clinical researchers. The anticipated start date is January 2027.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, (Bio)Chemistry, Analytical Science and Technology, or a related subject
• Proficiency in English (C1 or higher according to CEFR)
• Hands-on basic laboratory experience in molecular analysis of biological systems
• Interest in and ability to carry out practical research activities, including experimental work, data collection and analysis.
• The ability to communicate scientific information clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply advanced spatial multi-omics and single-cell approaches to investigate the molecular architecture of human diseases.
• Generate and integrate multidimensional datasets from patient-derived samples using MALDI-MSI, spatial transcriptomics and other platforms.
• Link tissue-wide molecular patterns to individual cells and their local environments to understand disease mechanisms.

Skills

English proficiency

Laboratory experience

Data analysis

Spatial biology

R/Python

Education

Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences or related field

Tools

MALDI mass spectrometry

Laser microdissection

Spatial transcriptomics

AI-driven data analysis

Clinical imaging techniques

Job description

Maastricht University in the Netherlands invites applications for a PhD candidate position in Spatial multi-omics and single-cell analysis of human diseases. Based at the M4i Institute, you will develop cutting-edge workflows combining spatial omics and AI-driven analysis to map disease mechanisms.

You will work under the supervision of Dr. Eva Cuypers, collaborating with imaging, mass spectrometry, computational biology and clinical researchers. The anticipated start date is January 2027.