MERLN is a growing institute and new positions are frequently available. Prospective PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers are encouraged to apply for open vacancies. For international candidates, it is noteworthy that it is the norm in the Netherlands to directly apply for a PhD position as it becomes advertised. This is in contrast with some countries (e.g., US, Canada, UK) where you apply to a University or Graduate School with a set annual deadline. If you are interested in performing your doctoral research at MERLN, you should search for an open vacancy and apply before the deadline closes. Keep an eye on this page for the latest vacancies. You should apply via the Academic Transfer website.

Our Principal Investigators (PIs) also welcome open applications from outstanding candidates at any time. Please submit your CV and cover letter to the PI of interest by email.

PhD Position: Framework for automated ODE model construction

This vacancy represents an exciting opportunity for ambitious individuals to join the department of Cell Biology-Inspired Tissue Engineering (cBITE) at the MERLN Institute for Technology-inspired Regenerative Medicine at Maastricht University in the Netherlands as part of the ERC STG project “AUTOMATHIC”, under the supervision of dr. Aurélie Carlier. This 5-year interdisciplinary project aims to perform cutting-edge research in developing new methodologies for the automated modeling of the dynamic behavior of large biological networks. The project also involves engaging with national and international stakeholders.

Would you like to know more about the vacancy? Please read the full vancancy here.

Deadline: 04-05-2025

PhD Position: Part of ERC CoG project NEPHRON

We seek a PhD candidate to join our team at the MERLN Institute for Technology-inspired Regenerative Medicine, Maastricht University in the Netherlands to work on a European Research Council - Consolidator grant project NEPHRON (Nurturing Environment - BioPrinting Human Renal Organ Networks).

The PhD candidate will perform cutting-edge research in methods applied to the development of
in vitro models, and more specifically bioprinting approaches for the creation of in vitro renal models. PhD candidates will perform their research in an intellectually vibrant and multi-disciplinary environment.

Would you like to know more about the vacancy? Please read the full vancancy here.

Deadline: 23-03-2025