PhD Candidate in Exposomics and Metabolomics: Utrecht University is offering a fully funded PhD position focusing on Exposomics and Metabolomics, aimed at decoding the metabolome’s relationship with environmental exposures and cardiometabolic diseases.
Designation
PhD Candidate in Exposomics and Metabolomics
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| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Exposomics and Metabolomics |
| Location | Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences, Utrecht University, Netherlands |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Master’s degree in Data Science, Epidemiology, Medical Statistics, or a related field; strong interest in environmental health; programming and quantitative data analysis skills; experience with OMICs data preferred. |
| Salary | Gross monthly salary between €2,901 and €3,707 (full-time) |
| Application Deadline | July 21, 2025 |
Research Area
This research will focus on the relationship between metabolomic profiles, environmental exposures, and cardiometabolic health, particularly in connection with diseases such as myocardial infarction, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
Location
Utrecht University, Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences (IRAS), Utrecht, Netherlands.
Eligibility/Qualification
- Master’s degree in Data Science, (Computational) Epidemiology, (Medical) Statistics, or a similar field.
- Strong interest in environmental health and Exposome research.
- Expertise in programming and quantitative data analysis (R/Python).
- Affinity with bioinformatics.
- Strong collaboration, reporting, and presentation skills.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
Description
As part of a large multidisciplinary research community, you will analyze high-dimensional OMICs data generated within the Exposome-NL consortium. You will collaborate with leading researchers in epidemiology, metabolomics, and environmental health to further foundational knowledge in Exposomics.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply via the ‘apply now’ button and include:
- A motivation letter.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least two referees.
Last Date to Apply
July 21, 2025
For further inquiries, please contact:
- Dr. Chris Thio: c.h.l.thio@uu.nl
- Prof. Roel Vermeulen: r.c.h.vermeulen@uu.nl
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of innovative research in the field of environmental health at one of Europe’s leading universities.
