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September 8, 2025

**Job Description**
The position is for a fully funded 4-year PhD within the theory group at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in statistical physics of living systems. The research aims to develop a data-driven theoretical approach to detect and quantify non-reciprocal interactions directly from time-resolved microscopy data of cell migration experiments, moving beyond a priori assumptions on cellular interactions. The successful candidate will join an interactive and collaborative research team.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Preferably with a background in theoretical physics, statistical, soft or biological physics
• Experience with using inference/machine learning tools (a plus)
• Basic programming skills (a plus)
• Highly motivated

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Physics (MSc)

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Work Level
Ph.D
Employment Type
Scholarship
Salary
Annual Salary: € 34,812 - € 44,484 (gross per year, based on full-time employment) Benefits: Guidance for scientific development, intellectually challenging position, 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% end-of-year bonus, contribution to commuting expenses, discount on cultural activities and courses, access to sports facilities, 232-328 hours annual holiday leave.
Valid Until
November 30, 2025
Details
Full-time / Temporary Duration: 4 years Remote Work: No Location Requirement: Campus-based
School / Department / Center / Lab
• Theory group
Supervisor Email
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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU)
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