2025 Wageningen University & Research Fully funded PhD Position in AI for Life Sciences in  Netherlands: (Deadline 30 April 2025)

Wageningen University & Research is announcing a fully funded PhD position for highly motivated candidates interested in applying state-of-the-art AI techniques to study protein-ligand interaction dynamics.

The main purpose of this program is to provide financial support for eligible candidates who are going to take part in a PhD  degree at the university.

Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is a renowned public research university located in Wageningen, Netherlands. WUR is unique in the Netherlands for its focus on healthy food and the living environment, combining academic research with practical applications in collaboration with governments, businesses, and civil society.  The university’s mission is to explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life. This mission is reflected in its research and educational programs, which address pressing global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity, and sustainable food systems.

Application Deadline: 30 April 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Wageningen University & Research
• Department: NA
• Course Level: PhD
• Award: Fully funded PhD position with a competitive salary
• Access Mode: Online application
• Number of Awards: NA
• Nationality: Domestic and International
• The award can be taken in: the Netherlands

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Applicants from all nationalities are welcome.
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in AI, Computational Biology, Computational Chemistry, or related fields.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Hold a completed MSc degree in Computer Science, Computational Biology, Computational Chemistry, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrate proven experience in Python programming or proficiency in other programming languages such as C/C++ or Rust.
• Have experience in implementing machine learning methodologies, particularly neural network-based methods, with a solid mathematical understanding.
• Show interest in applying machine learning techniques to life sciences.
• Possess a collaborative mindset and be committed to interdisciplinary research and open science.
• Exhibit strong English writing skills with experience in scientific writing (C1 level English proficiency required).
• Experience in molecular dynamics simulations of proteins or protein-ligand complexes is advantageous.

Interested candidates must apply via the Wageningen University & Research website. Only applications submitted through the official portal will be considered. For more information about the position, contact Dr. Daniel Probst ([email protected]) or Prof. Dick de Ridder ([email protected]).

Benefits

Wageningen University & Research offers an excellent employment package, including:

• Fully funded PhD position.
• Gross salary ranging from €2,901 per month in the first year to €3,707 in the fourth year.
• Parental leave and flexible working hours for work-life balance.
• Access to on-campus sports facilities at a reduced fee.
• A December bonus of 8.3%.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Visa assistance and relocation support for international candidates.

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