Offer Description
What You'll Be Doing
Successful candidates will conduct independent research within one of the institute's high-profile research groups, while enrolling in a PhD program at a Dutch university (e.g., Utrecht University's 'Cancer, Stem Cells, and Developmental Biology' track). Their work will contribute to breakthrough discoveries in molecular biology, developmental biology, and emerging interdisciplinary areas such as biophysics, mathematical biology and computational biology.
Where to Apply
Requirements
Specific Requirements
What You Bring
- You must hold, or expect to be awarded, a Master's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, (Applied) Mathematics, Engineering or related fields.
- The Master's degree should be awarded at the latest before the start of the PhD
- You must have > 6 months' research experience in biology or a biology-related discipline, including theoretical fields
- Strong interest in molecular or developmental biology, innovation, and technology
- Excellent analytical, empirical, and organizational skills
- A research-driven mindset with the ability to work independently
- Strong communication and collaboration skills in academic settings
- Proficiency in English, both written and spoken
Additional Information
Benefits
Terms of employment
Depending on education and experience the minimum salary is € 3.059 and the maximum salary is € 3.881 gross per month for a full-time appointment (scale P cao Nederlandse Universiteiten/KNAW). This is exclusive of 8% vacation allowance, 8.3% year-end bonus, travel allowance, internet allowance, home working allowance and pension accrual with ABP.
The KNAW offers its staff an excellent package of secondary benefits. A package that meets the different needs of employees depending on their stage of life, lifestyle or career ambitions. For example, by working an extra two hours a week, it is possible to increase the number of days off from 29 to 41 days a year (with full-time employment).
For a complete overview of the terms of employment, please refer to the web page: werken bij de KNAW.
Applying for a Certificate of Good Conduct can be part of the employment procedure.
Selection process
Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted through the application portal before September 15th 2026 at 23:59 (Central European Summer time).
Applicants must complete the following, in English:
- Submit the following documents as a single, combined PDF through the application portal:
- (i) a motivation letter (max. 300 words) explaining your scientific interests and specific reasons for applying to the Hubrecht Institute. Please indicate your preference for up to three research groups at the Hubrecht Institute. Preferences are intended to give the selection committee a better idea of your specific research interests. Preferences are non-binding and can be changed later.
- (ii) a CV, including the contact details of 2 referee,
- (iii) transcripts/grades for undergraduate and graduate coursework
- Ask two referees to fill out this reference questionnaire and send it to references@hubrecht.eu from their institutional e-mail address. We must receive their questionnaire by September 15th 2026. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that referees submit their completed questionnaires before the deadline.
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Please note that due to the large number of applicants, we cannot respond to individual requests for feedback.
Additional comments
The selection process will involve the following stages:
Document review (September – October 2026)
All valid applications will be reviewed by at least two members of the HIPP selection committee. Applicants with incomplete applications (including missing reference letters) will be disqualified at this stage.
Online interviews (mid- to late October 2026)
Candidates selected for an online interview will give a formal 10-minute presentation about their previous work, followed by 15 minutes Q&A by the selection panel (HIPP committee plus some recruiting group leaders).
In-person selection visit (in the week of January 25th, 2027)
Candidates selected for the in-person interview will visit the Hubrecht Institute to have 1-on-1 meetings with group leaders and their team members (including current PhD students). Travel, accommodation and costs incurred for obtaining necessary travel documents will be covered by the Hubrecht Institute.
Candidates will also be given a tour of the institute facilities. At the end of the visit, candidates will provide a ranked list of up to three research groups that they would like to join. These can be different to the groups of interest indicated in the initial application.
The visit is part of the selection process. PhD positions will be offered to successful candidates shortly after the visit.
Decision communicated to candidates:
Early February 2027.
Website for additional job details: https://www.academictransfer.com/362912/
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 50
Company/Institute: Hubrecht Institute
Country: Netherlands
City: Utrecht
Postal Code: 3584CT
Street: Uppsalalaan 8
Contact
City: Amsterdam
Website: http://www.knaw.nl/
Street: Kloveniersburgwal 29
Postal Code: 1011 JV
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