WELCOME TO MAASTRICHT UNIVERSITY

At Maastricht University’s Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (FHML), we connect cutting-edge biomedical research with real-world impact. In this role, you will contribute to the Virtual Human Platform for Safety (VHP4Safety)—a national initiative aimed at advancing risk assessment through smart, transparent, and FAIR model integration. You will work on the frontier of digital health research, helping to build a future where innovative products and safety go hand in hand.

WHAT YOU BRING

We are looking for a technically skilled, proactive researcher with a collaborative mindset. You understand both the opportunities and the practical challenges of model integration and open science in the life sciences domain.

You also bring:

• A master’s degree or PhD in a relevant field (e.g. bioinformatics, toxicology, systems biology, data science).
• Demonstrated experience with mathematical modelling (e.g. PBPK, QSAR) and FAIR/Open Science practices.
• Proficiency with scientific programming languages (e.g. Python, R, Matlab) and data standards (e.g. JSON, SBML).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to liaise effectively with modellers, data stewards, and external partners.
• Familiarity with legal and ethical aspects of data sharing (e.g. GDPR, copyright).
• A strong interest in reproducibility and the future of digital research.

MAASTRICHT UNIVERSITY

Why work at Maastricht University?
At Maastricht University (UM), everything revolves around the future. The future of our students, as we work to equip them with a solid, broad-based foundation for the rest of their lives. And the future of society, as we seek solutions through our research to issues from all around the world. Our six faculties combined provide a comprehensive package of study programmes and research.
In our teaching, we use the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method. Students work in small groups, looking for solutions to problems themselves. By discussing issues and working together to draw conclusions, formulate answers and present them to their peers, students develop essential skills for their future careers.
With over 22,300 students and more than 5,000 employees from all over the world, UM is home to a vibrant and inspiring international community.
Are you drawn to an international setting focused on education, science and scholarship? Are you keen to contribute however your skills and qualities allow? Our door is open to you! As a young European university, we value your talent and look forward to creating the future together.

Please refer the Job description for details