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Are you interested in developing and applying integrative methodologies that combine exposome, multi-omics, and brain–body health data to advance our understanding of human health? Join us as a PhD candidate in Exposome–Omics Integration for Brain–Body Health at the Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences  (IRAS). Your job In this PhD project, you will study how environmental exposures influence brain–body health, focusing on omics layers as key predictors or modifiers of environmental effects on molecular and brain-related endophenotypes across the brain–body axis. The project will extend ongoing research by considering population diversity and heterogeneity in exposure profiles and biological responses. You will apply statistical modelling approaches suited to high-dimensional and non-parametric data, accounting for non-Gaussian distributions, complex dependency structures, and variability across populations. The work will involve the integration of exposome, multi-omics, and brain–body-derived data from diverse population-based cohorts to characterise the biological mechanisms linking environmental exposures to brain and body outcomes. The PhD candidate will be based in the Molecular Epidemiology and Data Science Group, led by Dr. Natalia Vilor-Tejedor, and will collaborate with researchers in epidemiology, neuroscience, data science, and molecular biology within the Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences (IRAS), as well as external partners within the UNITED consortium  and other international programmes. Your qualities You are a motivated and collaborative researcher with: a Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Data Science, Statistics, Computational Biology, Epidemiology, Neuroscience, or a related field; experience in programming and quantitative data analysis using R and/or Python; experience with statistical modelling and the analysis of complex biological data; a strong interest in exposomics, multi-omics integration, and brain–body health research; strong scientific writing, reporting, and presentation skills; proficiency in written and spoken English. Candidates with the following experience are especially encouraged to apply: experience in the analysis of brain-related data (e.g., neuroimaging, cognitive, or other brain-derived measures); experience with integrative or multivariate analyses of high-dimensional biological data; familiarity with omics data processing or analysis pipelines; experience working in collaborative, interdisciplinary research projects. Our offer A position for one year, extended to four years upon a positive evaluation during the first year; a working week of 38 hours and a gross monthly salary between €3,059 and €3,881 (salary scale P under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU)); 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus; a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU. In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University also offers a range of its own schemes for employees. This includes arrangements for professional development, various types of leave, and options for sports and cultural activities. You can also tailor your employment conditions through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage you to keep investing in your personal and professional development. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University. About us A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University, the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major strategic themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Pathways to Sustainability. Sharing science, shaping tomorrow. At the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine we train the veterinarians and researchers of the future, provide care for animals and conduct leading and societal relevant research. That is what we are good at. We see that the health and welfare of animals, humans and the environment are interconnected. By sharing our knowledge and working together, we make positive impact, both nationally and internationally. Our 1,500 students and 950 staff members inspire and strengthen each other. Our engagement connects us. The drive to, from an integral perspective, make the world a better place. You will be based at the Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences (IRAS), working within the One Health Chemical research program, led by Professor Roel Vermeulen. This multidisciplinary research line brings together several interconnected groups, including Occupational Health, Environmental Health, Planetary Health, Exposure Science, and the Molecular Epidemiology and Data Science Group, the latter of which is where this position will be located. Our mission is to advance education and cutting-edge research to unravel the complex interactions between environmental factors—including chemical, social, physical-chemical, and lifestyle risk factors—and their effects on human and planetary health. By integrating multiple disciplines, we aim to transform scientific knowledge into actionable tools, insights, and solutions that promote sustainable well-being for individuals, communities, and ecosystems. IRAS is an interfaculty research institute spanning the Faculties of Veterinary Medicine and Medicine. It is dedicated to education and research on the human and environmental health risks associated with exposure to potentially harmful agents. Our research is structured around three core domains: Toxicology, Environmental Epidemiology, and Veterinary Public Health. More information For more information, please contact dr. Natalia Vilor-Tejedor at n.i.vilortejedor@uu.nl. Candidates for this vacancy will be recruited by Utrecht University. Apply now As Utrecht University, we want to be a home for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute. If you are enthusiastic about this position, just apply via the ‘apply now’ button. Please enclose: your motivation letter; your curriculum vitae; the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least two referees. The application deadline is 23 March 2026. Apply Now

At University of Hull, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in University of Hull workplace. These include people from global majority backgrounds; people who have a declared disability; LGBTQI+ people; and women particularly for our Grade 9 and 10 roles. Known for its academic excellence and state of the art facilities, the University of Hull are looking for individuals to play their part in tackling the big issues facing humanity. We are research leaders in clean energy, flood resilience, cancer and wound care and the fight against modern slavery. We change the world for the better. With a Commitment to Excellence in Teaching and Student Success, we pride ourselves on our dedication to meeting the diverse needs and aspirations of our students. We have been recognized with a TEF Gold award and consistently high National Student Survey results, underscoring our commitment to delivering top-tier education. As staff, we play a pivotal roles in the evolution of our university ensuring we are key players in the academic world. The job duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of the role.  The duties and responsibilities and the balance between the elements in the role may change or vary over time depending on the specific needs at a specific point in time or due to changing needs in the department.  Candidates should note that there may not be an immediate requirement to carry out all the activities listed below. Overall Purpose of the Role The standard academic role at the University includes a combination of teaching, research, scholarship and administration. While all roles will combine these areas of work, the relative weight of each will vary from level to level and over time for individual role holders. At this level post holders will provide teaching and undertake assessment for a specified module or modules. Staff at this level will teach as a member of a teaching team within an established programme of study, with the support of a mentor as per induction procedures The role holder may oversee postgraduate students and act as a personal tutor for students within the department. Main Responsibilities Teaching and Learning Provide support to colleagues engaged in the teaching process. With assistance and support, carry out teaching within a clear and established programme. With assistance and support, develop own teaching materials. Set and mark assignments. Contribute to the development of examination questions. Assess student progress and provide feedback. Research and Scholarship Reflect on practice and the development of own teaching and learning skills. Relationships and Team working Liaise with colleagues and students. Join appropriate internal networks. Communication Deal with routine communication using a standard media. Communicate information and ideas to students. Write handouts and other basic learning support materials. Planning and Organisation Plan own day-to-day work within the framework of the agreed programme. Co-ordinate own work with that of others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort. Contribute to the planning or teaching programmes. Additionally the post holder will be required to: Fulfil the employees’ duties described in the University’s health and safety policies and co-operate with the health and safety arrangements in place within the department. May be required to undertake specific health and safety roles on request e.g. Display screen equipment assessor, departmental safety officer, fire warden etc. Show a commitment to diversity, equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices. This includes undertaking mandatory equality and diversity training. Comply with University regulations, policies and procedures. Where a candidate cannot demonstrate experience of teaching and /or they do not already hold a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, they will be required to undertake a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice if successful.  Proven experience of teaching would include sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline and of teaching methods and techniques. Please note that this is a part time (22 hours per week), fixed term position for 12 months. Salary range: £33,002-£38,784 (pro rata) Please find the full job description here. Please note that the positions closes at 00:01am on Tuesday 17 March. To ensure your application is considered, please ensure that you submit your application in enough time. If you’d like to discuss the role informally, please email Professor Roger Sturmey e: R.Sturmey@hull.ac.uk If you would like to be part of our future or have any queries, then please get in touch today – Talent@Hull.ac.uk

Job description A 4-year position is available for a PhD candidate in the research group of Dimphna Meijer, Department of Bionanoscience, Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands. The long-term goal of our research is to understand synapse assembly and disassembly at the molecular level, during health and disease. We address questions such as: What is the underlying structural basis of synapse formation? What happens at the nanoscale in a diseased brain? We have recently determined several cryo-EM structures of synaptic cell adhesion molecules that together reveal part of a molecular recognition code. In this project, we take a bottom-up approach to study synapse assembly: we will reconstitute minimal, well-controlled synaptic contacts and subject them to detailed structural characterization using cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET), and complementary light microscopy methods. Specific objectives are: Setting up cryo-ET FIB SEM workflow for reconstituted synapses Visualize nanoscale architecture of reconstituted synapses High-resolution structure determination of synaptic CAM pairs Confirmative structure-function studies in primary neurons The successful applicant will be the driver of the project and aim for detailed structural characterization of synapse assembly with a bottom-up approach. State-of-the-art equipment, including high-end light and (cryo-)electron microscopes, as well as advanced mammalian cell culture facilities are available in our department. We are an international team of multidisciplinary scientists. We aim for a high-impact, supportive environment, where talented people work together to solve neurobiological questions. Job requirements  We are looking for a highly motivated and goal-oriented researcher that is willing to take on new challenges. The candidate has a M.Sc. degree in nanobiology, biochemistry/biophysics, structural biology, or related field. The ideal applicant has experience with electron microscopy or structural biology approaches, and is interested in applying cryo-electron microscopy and cryo-electron tomography to neurobiological questions. Cryo-EM/Cryo-ET experience is a strong plus but not required. The candidate should be fluent in English and motivated to work in an ambitious and collaborative research team. TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)  Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context. At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values and we actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration. Challenge. Change. Impact! Faculty Applied Sciences  With more than 1,100 employees, including 150 pioneering principal investigators, as well as a population of about 3,600 passionate students, the Faculty of Applied Sciences is an inspiring scientific ecosystem. Focusing on key enabling technologies, such as quantum- and nanotechnology, photonics, biotechnology, synthetic biology and materials for energy storage and conversion, our faculty aims to provide solutions to important problems of the 21st century. To that end, we educate innovative students in broad Bachelor’s and specialist Master’s programmes with a strong research component. Our scientists conduct ground-breaking fundamental and applied research in the fields of Life and Health Science & Technology, Nanoscience, Chemical Engineering, Radiation Science & Technology, and Engineering Physics. We are also training the next generation of high school teachers. Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Applied Sciences. Conditions of employment  Doctoral candidates will be offered a 4-year period of employment in principle, but in the form of 2 employment contracts. An initial 1,5 year contract with an official go/no go progress assessment within 15 months. Followed by an additional contract for the remaining 2,5 years assuming everything goes well and performance requirements are met. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, increasing from €3059 – €3881 gross per month, from the first year to the fourth year based on a fulltime contract (38 hours), plus 8% holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%. As a PhD candidate you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. The TU Delft Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment with an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff and a mentor. The Doctoral Education Programme is aimed at developing your transferable, discipline-related and research skills. The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged. Will you need to relocate to the Netherlands for this job? TU Delft is committed to make your move as smooth as possible! The HR unit, Coming to Delft Service, offers information on their website to help you prepare your relocation. In addition, Coming to Delft Service organises events to help you settle in the Netherlands, and expand your (social) network in Delft. A Dual Career Programme is available, to support your accompanying partner with their job search in the Netherlands. Additional information If you would like more information about this vacancy or the selection procedure, please contact Dr. Dimphna Meijer, Principal Investigator, via D.H.M.Meijer@tudelft.nl. Application procedure Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply no later than 16 March 2026 via the application button and upload the following documents: Letter of motivation (generic letters will be disregarded) Detailed CV Reference checks are part of the selection process after the initial application stage You can address your application to Dr. Dimphna Meijer, Principal Investigator. Doing a PhD at TU Delft requires English proficiency at a certain level to ensure that the candidate is able to communicate and interact well, participate in English-taught Doctoral Education courses, and write scientific articles and a final thesis. For more details please check the Graduate Schools Admission Requirements. Please note: You can apply