PhD Position in Nanomedicines-Membrane Interactions: Leiden University is offering a fully funded 4-year PhD position focused on the interactions between nanomedicines and cellular membranes, aiming to enhance the specificity of nanomedicine delivery in treating various diseases.
PhD Position in Understanding and Designing Nanomedicines-Membrane Interactions
Designation
PhD Position
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Vacancy Number | 15947 |
| Job Type | PhD positions |
| Hours | 1.0 (full-time) |
| Closing Date | October 31, 2025 |
| Preferred Start Date | January 2026 |
Research Area
Nanomedicine, Biophysics, Soft Matter Physics
Location
Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands
Eligibility/Qualifications
- A (prospective) MSc degree in Physics or an equivalent field
- Good communication skills in English
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Previous experience in soft matter/biophysics, quantitative image analysis, and programming (e.g., Python) is beneficial but not mandatory
- Encouragement for women and underrepresented groups in academic positions
Description
The ideal candidate will conduct independent and original scientific research to develop a quantitative understanding of how nanomedicines interact with cellular membranes. The PhD student will be involved in a multidisciplinary consortium (NanoMedNL) aimed at creating novel diagnostic and therapeutic nanomedicines. Results will be published in scientific journals and presented at conferences.
The candidate will also contribute 10% of their time to teaching activities, including supervision of exercise classes and research projects for BSc and MSc students.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit the following:
- Curriculum Vitae (max 2 pages)
- Transcript of grades from BSc and MSc studies
- Short motivation letter
- Contact details of two professional references
Please apply online through the university’s application portal. Direct applications to Prof. Daniela Kraft via email will not be accepted.
Last Date to Apply
October 31, 2025
For more information, you can contact Prof. Daniela Kraft at kraft@physics.leidenuniv.nl.
