Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
30 Sep, 25
Salary
2.77
Posted On
31 Aug, 25
Experience
4 year(s) or above
Remote Job
Yes
Telecommute
Yes
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
Good communication skills
Industry
Education Management
Vacancy number
15942
Job type
Academic staff, PhD positions
Hours (in fte)
1,0
External/ internal
External
Location
Leiden
Placed on
22 August 2025
Closing date
30 September 2025 30 more days to apply
The Faculty of Science Leiden, the Leiden Institute of Chemistry and Leiden Institute of Biology are looking for a PhD candidate to pursue research on the development of drugs modulating immunometabolism.
Immune dysregulation contributes to many human diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic infections, and neurodegeneration. Developing drugs that restore immune function could therefore have substantial therapeutic applications. Cellular metabolism is an important mechanism regulating immune function. This PhD project will use a combination of synthetic chemistry, proteomics, and biological techniques to elucidate how specific metabolites modulate immune function and to develop synthetic small molecules that can mimic these processes.
The candidate will be trained in a variety of powerful, modern analytical techniques including chemical proteomics and metabolomics. They will have access to advanced synthesis facilities, as well as biological models, such as macrophages and organoids, to enable the rapid translation of this research. The candidate will work as part of an interdisciplinary team embedded within the Institutes of Chemistry and Biology at Leiden, which will maximize access to learning opportunities, local research networks, and access and facilities.
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANISATION AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
The position is open and will commence as soon as a suitable candidate is admitted. We offer a position for 12 months and upon satisfactory performance to be extended for three more years. You will be appointed in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. The salary ranges from €2.770,- to € 3.539,- gross per month, depending on experience (pay scale P in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities).
Leiden University offers an attractive benefits package with additional holiday (8%) and end-of-year bonuses (8.3 %), training and career development. Our individual choices model gives you some freedom to assemble your own set of terms and conditions. For international spouses we have set up a dual career programme. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break. For more information, see the website.
UNIVERSITY
Leiden University is one of Europe’s leading international research universities.
Thanks to its committed and inspired employees, the university enjoys a leading role in academic research and education. Leiden also scores very well every year in prominent rankings. This means that, to maintain our position, the bar is set very high. Regardless of the work you do at our university, you are always encouraged to broaden your horizons, develop your talents and reach your full potential. Will you become our newest colleague?
If you have questions about you eligibility or other administrative questions, please contact Jessica van Krimpen (j.e.van.krimpen@lic.leidenuniv.nl), or review the graduate student webpages.
You can find more information about the faculty of Science at https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/science/about-faculty-of-science. For more information about working at Leiden university please visit https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/working-at.
Are you enthusiastic about this vacancy? We are looking forward to get to know you.
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