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Plastic nanoparticles are everywhere, including in our own bodies, and there is increasing evidence that these nanoparticles affect our health. The biological effects of nanoparticles are ultimately due to their interaction with proteins. However, very little is known about the underlying nanoplastic-protein interactions that give rise to these biological effects. In this project, you will use advanced spectroscopy methods to investigate how plastic nanoparticles change the shape and aggregation behavior of proteins. This project will be done in collaboration with prof. Mireille Claessens (WUR), dr. Ioana Ilie (UvA) and dr. Alberto Pérez de Alba Ortíz (UvA).
Plastic nanoparticles are everywhere, including in our own bodies, and there is increasing evidence that these nanoparticles affect our health. The biological effects of nanoparticles are ultimately due to their interaction with proteins. However, very little is known about the underlying nanoplastic-protein interactions that give rise to these biological effects. In this project, you will use advanced spectroscopy methods to investigate how plastic nanoparticles change the shape and aggregation behavior of proteins. This project will be done in collaboration with prof. Mireille Claessens (WUR), dr. Ioana Ilie (UvA) and dr. Alberto Pérez de Alba Ortíz (UvA).
A temporary contract for 38 hours per week for the duration of 4 years (the initial contract will be for a period of 18 months and after satisfactory evaluation it will be extended for a total duration of 4 years). This should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis). We will draft an educational plan that includes attendance of courses and (international) meetings. We also expect you to assist in teaching undergraduates and master students.
The gross monthly salary, based on 38 hours per week and ranges between €3,059 (1st year) to €3,881 (last year), scale P. This does not include 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% year-end allowance. The UFO profile Promovendus is applicable. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities is applicable.
Besides the salary and a vibrant and challenging environment at Science Park we offer you multiple fringe benefits:
Are you curious to read more about our extensive package of secondary employment benefits, take a look here.
A temporary contract for 38 hours per week for the duration of 4 years (the initial contract will be for a period of 18 months and after satisfactory evaluation it will be extended for a total duration of 4 years). This should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis). We will draft an educational plan that includes attendance of courses and (international) meetings. We also expect you to assist in teaching undergraduates and master students.
The gross monthly salary, based on 38 hours per week and ranges between €3,059 (1st year) to €3,881 (last year), scale P. This does not include 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% year-end allowance. The UFO profile Promovendus is applicable. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities is applicable.
Besides the salary and a vibrant and challenging environment at Science Park we offer you multiple fringe benefits:
Are you curious to read more about our extensive package of secondary employment benefits, take a look here.
The Van 't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences (HIMS) is one of eight institutes of the University of Amsterdam (UvA) Faculty of Science. HIMS performs internationally recognized chemistry and molecular research, curiosity driven as well as application driven. Research is organized into four themes: Analytical Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, Synthesis & Catalysis and Molecular Photonics. We cooperate closely with the Soft-Matter research group of the Institute of Physics (UvA).
The Faculty of Science has a student body of around 8,000, as well as 1,800 members of staff working in education, research or support services. Researchers and students at the Faculty of Science are fascinated by every aspect of how the world works, be it elementary particles, the birth of the universe or the functioning of the brain.
The Van 't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences (HIMS) is one of eight institutes of the University of Amsterdam (UvA) Faculty of Science. HIMS performs internationally recognized chemistry and molecular research, curiosity driven as well as application driven. Research is organized into four themes: Analytical Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, Synthesis & Catalysis and Molecular Photonics. We cooperate closely with the Soft-Matter research group of the Institute of Physics (UvA).
The Faculty of Science has a student body of around 8,000, as well as 1,800 members of staff working in education, research or support services. Researchers and students at the Faculty of Science are fascinated by every aspect of how the world works, be it elementary particles, the birth of the universe or the functioning of the brain.
If you recognize yourself in the profile and are interested in the position, we look forward to receiving your motivation letter and CV. You can respond via the red button up to and including 01.01.2026.
Please include the following documents in your application (as PDF files):
We will review applications on a rolling basis and continue recruiting until the position is filled.
For questions about the position, please contact:
Sander Woutersen, [email protected]
If you receive an error message while applying from abroad, please try again later or contact us for assistance.
If you recognize yourself in the profile and are interested in the position, we look forward to receiving your motivation letter and CV. You can respond via the red button up to and including 01.01.2026.
Please include the following documents in your application (as PDF files):
We will review applications on a rolling basis and continue recruiting until the position is filled.
For questions about the position, please contact:
Sander Woutersen, [email protected]
If you receive an error message while applying from abroad, please try again later or contact us for assistance.