Fully Funded PhD and Postdocs at Maastricht University

Title: PhD position on Protein handling in the ICU

Location: The Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences

Deadline: 14.02.2024

Position:

• PhD
• Health
• max. 38 hours per week
• €2770—€3539 per month
• University graduate

Salary: Good employment conditions. The position is graded to UFO profile PhD, with corresponding salary based on experience ranging from € 2,770 and € 3,539 gross per month (based on a full-time employment of 38 hours per week). In addition to the monthly salary, an 8.0% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year.

Summary:

The role seeks a PhD candidate focused on nutritional interventions research in ICU settings. Responsibilities include:

1. Developing and managing clinical research studies, including patient recruitment, data analysis, and ethical protocol drafting.
2. Contributing to and presenting academic findings.
3. Engaging in collaborative research activities and supervising junior team members.
4. Completing a PhD thesis in 4 years.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate should possess:

• A Master’s degree (MSc) in a relevant field, like nutrition, biomedical science, medicine, or exercise/movement sciences. Candidates with a medical degree are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Strong team spirit and exceptional collaborative and communication skills, with fluency in Dutch and English.
• A profound commitment to conducting in vivo human research, specifically exploring the influence of nutrition on (muscle) protein metabolism in ICU patients.

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Title: PhD position on Protein requirements

Location: The Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences

Deadline: 14.02.2024

Position:

• PhD
• Health
• max. 38 hours per week
• €2770—€3539 per month
• University graduate

Salary: Good employment conditions. The position is graded according to UFO profile PhD candidate, with corresponding salary based on experience ranging from € 2,770 and € 3,539 gross per month (based on a full-time employment of 38 hours per week). In addition to the monthly salary, an 8.0% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus apply.

Summary:

They are seeking a PhD candidate passionate about exercise and nutritional interventions for clinical populations. Key responsibilities include:

1. Conducting Clinical Research: Overseeing study setup, patient recruitment, execution, data analysis, and ethical compliance.
2. Academic Contributions: Writing reports and publications, presenting findings, and engaging in group research activities.
3. Collaboration and Supervision: Working with university and hospital groups, and supervising assistants and students.
4. Thesis Completion: Finalizing a PhD thesis within four years.

Requirements:

Applicants must possess a Master’s degree (MSc) in a relevant field such as nutrition, biomedical science, medicine, or exercise/movement sciences. Key competencies and interests include:

1. Research Experience: Preference for candidates with demonstrated research affinity, especially in protein metabolism and/or tracer methodology.
2. Team Collaboration: Strong collaborative and communication skills are essential, including fluency in English.
3. Research Passion: A significant drive to engage in in vivo human research focusing on the impact of exercise and nutrition on muscle mass, function, and overall health across various populations.

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Title: Phd position on Clinical nutrition and protein metabolism: You are what you eat

Location: The Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences

Deadline: 14.02.2024

Position:

• PhD
• Health
• max. 38 hours per week
• €2770—€3539 per month
• University graduate

Salary: Good employment conditions. The position is graded according to UFO profile PhD candidate, with corresponding salary based on experience ranging from € 2,770 and € 3,539 gross per month (based on a full-time employment of 38 hours per week). In addition to the monthly salary, an 8.0% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus apply.

Summary:

This PhD candidate role focuses on clinical nutrition and protein metabolism in patients, involving:

1. Research Management: Conducting clinical research, including study design, patient recruitment, data handling, and analysis.
2. Academic Output: Writing reports and publications, presenting at conferences, and engaging in group research activities.
3. Collaboration: Building partnerships within the university and hospitals, and possibly supervising assistants and students.
4. Thesis Completion: Delivering a PhD thesis in 4 years.

Requirements:

Ideal candidates should possess:

• Educational Background: A Master’s degree in a relevant field such as nutrition, biomedical science, medicine, or exercise/movement sciences. Candidates with a medical degree are preferred.
• Skills and Attributes: Strong team player qualities, excellent collaborative and communication skills, and fluency in both Dutch and English.
• Research Orientation: A keen interest and motivation to engage in in vivo human research focusing on the impact of nutrition on patient protein metabolism.

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Title: Phd position on personalized lifestyle interventions following ICU stay

Location: The Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences

Deadline: 14.02.2024

Position:

• PhD
• Health
• max. 38 hours per week
• €2770—€3539 per month
• University graduate

Salary: Good employment conditions. The position is graded according to UFO profile PhD candidate, with corresponding salary based on experience ranging from € 2,770 and € 3,539 gross per month (based on a full-time employment of 38 hours per week). In addition to the monthly salary, an 8.0% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus apply.

Summary:

The PhD candidate will conduct research on exercise and nutritional interventions for clinical populations, with a focus on post-intensive care syndrome (PICS). Key responsibilities include executing and managing clinical research studies, academic writing and presentations, collaboration within and outside the university, and supervising junior researchers. The project aims to improve recovery in ex-ICU patients through personalized interventions.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate for this role should have:

1. Educational Background: A Master’s degree (MSc) in a relevant field such as nutrition, biomedical science, medicine, or exercise/movement sciences. A medical degree is highly desirable, as is experience working with clinical populations.
2. Teamwork and Communication: Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential, including fluency in both Dutch and English.
3. Research Orientation: A keen interest and commitment to conducting in vivo human research on the impact of exercise and nutrition on muscle mass, function, and overall health in clinical patients.
4. Project Focus: An understanding of the current project’s goals, which involve applying personalized exercise and nutritional interventions to ex-ICU patients suffering from PICS, with an aim to facilitate their recovery and improve their physical functions and overall health.

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Postdoc Positions

Title: Postdoc in Recycling solutions for mixed waste streams of PET and biodegradable polyesters

Location: The Faculty of Science and Engineering

Deadline: 04.02.2024

Position:

• Postdoc
• Natural sciences
• max. 38 hours per week
• €3226—€5929 per month
• University graduate

Salary: Good employment conditions. The position is graded in scale 10 according to UFO profile Researcher, with corresponding salary based on experience ranging from €3226,00 and €5090,00 gross per month (based on a full-time employment of 38 hours per week). In addition to the monthly salary, an 8.0% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus apply.

Summary:

This job description outlines a position for a postdoctoral researcher at the Circular Plastics research group at Maastricht University. The primary focus of this role is to contribute to the understanding and development of recycling solutions for blends of Poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) and biodegradable polyesters.

Requirements:

• Educational Background: A PhD in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Physical Chemistry, Chemistry, Material Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience and Skills: Proficiency in physicochemical characterization techniques (DSC, TGA, FTIR, GPC, rheology, SEM, WAXS, AFM) and a deep understanding of these methods.
• Laboratory Skills: Competence in conducting laboratory activities, including polymer processing and physicochemical analysis, with adherence to safety regulations.
• Previous Experience: Experience with thermoplastic polyesters will be considered an advantage.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is mandatory.
• Personal Qualities: The candidate should be self-motivated, autonomous, open-minded, hands-on, communicative, and possess good interpersonal skills. An interest in working in an international research environment is essential.

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