PhD Candidate in Spatial Multi-Omics and Single-Cell Analysis

Maastricht University is offering a fully funded four-year PhD position within the Maastricht MultiModal Molecular Imaging (M4i) Institute, embedded in the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences. The successful candidate will investigate the molecular architecture of human diseases by combining advanced spatial multi-omics, single-cell approaches, mass spectrometry imaging, and AI-driven data analysis. Working in a multidisciplinary environment, the researcher will develop innovative workflows to map biological processes and uncover disease mechanisms across various pathologies. Applicants are expected to conduct independent experimental work, collaborate with international experts, and contribute to translational medical research.

• Develop and apply advanced spatial multi-omics and single-cell workflows to investigate human disease mechanisms.
• Generate and integrate multidimensional datasets from patient-derived tissue samples using state-of-the-art analytical platforms.
• Perform hands-on laboratory research including biological sample preparation, laser microdissection, and mass spectrometry imaging.
• Apply AI-driven data analysis and computational tools to process, analyze, and interpret complex biological data.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams spanning molecular imaging, computational biology, pathology, and clinical research.
• Communicate scientific findings effectively through oral presentations and written reports for national and international audiences.