Academia - PhD

Would you like to work on clever solutions for worldwide challenges, to change the world and make an impact? Join the oldest and largest technical university in the Netherlands: Delft University of Technology (TU Delft).

Our common mission: impact for a better society. Challenge, change, impact!

Find out more about the research facilities, Coming to Delft Service and other reasons to go for a research career at Delft University of Technology.

The Science for Life conference shows high-level interdisciplinary research in fundamental Life Sciences. Utrecht scientists, students, policy makers and entrepreneurs in the fields of molecular, cellular, pharmaceutical sciences and plant biology, interact during this event. Outstanding international keynote speakers share their latest work and insights. Young Utrecht researchers present their work during the Poster Session and Parallel Sessions.

During the 2023 Science for Life Conference we expect over 400 attendees from the life sciences community at Utrecht Science Park. This is the place to meet your fundamental and technology-oriented colleagues in the Utrecht life sciences.

Science for Life is a collaboration of research groups from Utrecht University and the UMC Utrecht, in the fields of molecular, cellular and pharmaceutical sciences as well as plant biology. We operate in close interaction with the Hubrecht Institute and Princess Maxima Center and aim to build a campus-wide community for fundamental life scientists, fostering high-level interdisciplinary research.

The Science for Life Conference will take place on Monday 20 November 2023, at the Utrecht Jaarbeurs, Supernova.

Read more about the programme, keynote speakers and registration.

Working in science at Radboud University

Radboud University contributes to a healthy, free world with equal opportunities for everyone. And for this purpose, we require diverse and versatile people from all over the world, who wish to share and expand their knowledge and experience, so that we can work together to fulfil your ambitions as well as our own. There is ample opportunity for development. You will also find that our terms of employment focus on your needs, which makes it possible for us to help you achieve a good work-life balance.

Laura van Niftrik, Professor of Microbiology at the Faculty of Science, about working in science at Radboud University: "I try to help budding academics feel just as at home at Radboud University as I do." Read more about the strong collegial atmosphere at Radboud University.

Find out more about working in science (our research themes, testimonials, doing a PhD) at Radboud University.

The third edition of Utrecht Science Week focuses on the power of innovation and collaboration towards a healthy, sustainable society. From Friday 29 September to Sunday 8 October, the Utrecht Science Park will open its doors for students, professionals and all other interested parties to meet and exchange knowledge. Everyone is welcome.

Utrecht University is one of the cooperative partners. On the first day of the Utrecht Science Week, September 29th, the Utrecht plant research groups will present an overview of their main research topics and some recent in-depth examples of their world-class science during the Utrecht Plant Science and Industry Symposium (UPSIS)

On the Utrecht Science Week website you can find the complete programme and sign up for the session of your choice. 

Scientist Miao-Ping Chien and her team have designed and built a completely new type of microscope. In doing so, Chien hopes to boost research into rare cancer cells: ‘We can image tens of thousands of individual cells at once.’

Erasmus MC is recognized as a world-class scientific research organization aiming to improve our understanding of diseases and disorders and helps to predict, treat and prevent them. Together they build a healthy community for today and for the future of tomorrow.

Learn more about working at Eramus MC and read Chien's full story.

The Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, KNAW - Koninklijke Nederlandse Akademie van Wetenschappen, is the forum, the voice and the conscience of science and scholarship in the Netherlands. Its institutes lead the way here and abroad with their research and collections. Learn more about this employer and its current vacancies.

Looking for a job that matters? The research institutes of University of Twente link technology (High-Tech) to human behaviour and social relevance (Human Touch). Their strength lies in the cooperation between the various disciplines.

Join the university of technology that puts people first and shape new opportunities both for yourself and for our society.

At the Erasmus University Rotterdam the employees, or Erasmians, work closely together to solve societal challenges. Thanks to the high quality and positive societal impact of their research and education, EUR can compete with the top European universities. Learn more about being an Erasmian and working at Erasmus University Rotterdam. 

Maastricht University (UM) is the most international university in the Netherlands and distinguishes itself with its innovative education model, international character and multidisciplinary approach to research and education.

Education: small scale and international
Maastricht University (UM) is known for its Problem-Based Learning system and international orientation. Their small-scale ‘international classroom’ brings together people from all over the world. They distinguish themselves with a challenging learning environment with small and interactive group sessions.

Cutting-edge research
Research at UM is interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary in nature. It is inspired by contemporary social issues and seeks to contribute to their solutions. Researchers not only cooperate with colleagues from other disciplines and UM faculties, but also with Dutch and international institutions and businesses.

Curious to see what else they have to offer and browse their current vacancies? Check the website.