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PhD position in human liver organoid modelling Page contents 2 Oct 2026 Prinses Máxima Centrum Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 30 Nov 2026 - 00:30 (Europe/Amsterdam) Country Netherlands Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Mar 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description We are seeking a highly ambitious and enthusiastic PhD candidate to join the Artegiani & Hendriks group. You will focus on understanding mechanisms of human liver function and disease through in vitro model development and mechanistic studies. About our group and project The Artegiani & Hendriks lab has strong interest in building relevant human in vitro models to understand disease development and progression, focusin on two main organs: the brain and the liver. Part of our research focuses on metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), which impairs liver function and predisposes to liver cancer. In this project, you will use human organoids, CRISPR-Cas tools, -omic read-outs such as scRNA-sequencing, and advanced imaging tools to explore the role of metabolism in liver function and disease. This 4-year PhD project is funded by a Vidi grant from the Dutch Research Council (NWO). Your profile We are looking for a highly motivated and committed scientist who is excited to address fundamental questions in liver biology. You should have recently completed your MSc education, and have a background in molecular, cellular biology and/or stem cell and developmental biology, and has internship experience in competitive institutions. Experience with bioinformatic tools or advanced imaging are a pro. We are looking for a talented and highly m...