Evolve Doctoral Programme: The Evolve Doctoral Programme is offering 10 PhD positions for candidates interested in interdisciplinary research. As a PhD candidate, you will engage in various research projects under multiple supervisors from participating institutes, participate in joint research and training programs, and have the opportunity for secondments with industrial, academic, or non-profit organizations.
Designation
PhD Candidate
Research Area
Candidates can work on diverse topics in various fields, including:
- (Bio)chemistry
- (Bio)physics
- Molecular biology
- Computational science
- Systems biology
- Evolutionary biology
- Ecology
- Astrophysics
- Geoscience
Location
The Netherlands
Eligibility/Qualification
To qualify for this position, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Possess or be about to obtain an internationally recognized Master’s degree relevant to the programme (equivalent to a Dutch Master’s degree).
- Educational background must be in one or more relevant fields.
- Must not already hold a doctoral degree.
- Must not have resided in the Netherlands for more than 12 months during the 3 years prior to March 21, 2025.
- Proficient in English at an academic level.
Job Description
- Engage in a research project under the supervision of multiple mentors from various research institutes.
- Participate in a joint research and training program, including lectures and professional skills training.
- Assist with teaching and supervising undergraduates.
- Opportunities for secondments with partner organizations.
How to Apply
Candidates must complete the online application form and submit one PDF file including the following documents in order:
- A motivation letter.
- An academic Curriculum Vitae (max. 4 pages A4).
- A copy of the MSc certificate or a letter from the current supervisor stating the expected MSc degree date.
- Proof of sufficient proficiency in English.
- A motivation for the selected research project or a self-proposed project (max. 1 page A4).
- An abstract of the MSc thesis.
- Two reference letters (dated and signed) by academic referees.
Applications must be submitted via the e-application tool before the deadline.
Last Date to Apply
March 21, 2025, at 13:00 (CEST).
