PhD position in AI for Mass-Spectrometry and Protein Biology

We are looking for a PhD candidate with the following qualities:

• a (nearly) completed MSc degree in a relevant area such as Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Computer Sciences or Bioinformatics with a strong AI component;
• demonstrable experience with development of machine learning methods;
• an interest in working with proteomics data;
• as you will have to collaborate with researchers in the life sciences, it is essential that you have strong oral and written communication skills in English.

• a position for 4 years (0.8 -1.0 FTE);
• a gross monthly salary between €2,770 and €3,539 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale P under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU);
• 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;
• a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.

In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University has a number of schemes and facilities of its own for employees. This includes schemes facilitating professional development, leave schemes and schemes for sports and cultural activities, as well as discounts on software and other IT products. We also offer access to additional employee benefits through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage our employees to continue to invest in their growth. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University.

As Utrecht University, we want to be a home for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.

If you are enthusiastic about this position, just apply via the 'Apply now' button! Please enclose:

• your letter of motivation, in which you explain why you are interested in the position and demonstrate how your previous experience makes you suitable for it;
• your curriculum vitae;
• the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least two referees;
• your academic transcript (a certified record of your grades) for both your BSc and MSc;
• a copy of your MSc thesis (if available).

If this specific opportunity isn’t for you, but you know someone else who may be interested, please forward this vacancy to them.

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For more information, please contact Pavel Sinitcyn (Assistant Professor) at p.sinitcyn@uu.nl or Sanne Abeln (Professor of AI Technology for Life) at s.abeln@uu.nl.

Do you have a question about the application procedure? Please send an email to science.recruitment@uu.nl.