Leiden University invites applications for a fully funded PhD position in Nanomedicine-Membrane Interactions starting January 2026. The project, supervised by Prof. Daniela Kraft, focuses on understanding and designing nanomedicines for targeted drug delivery.
To be eligible, applicants must hold or be close to completing an MSc degree in Physics or a related field, with strong communication skills in English and the ability to work independently as well as in a team. Prior experience in soft matter, biophysics, quantitative image analysis, or Python programming is an advantage but not a strict requirement.
Founded in 1575, Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands and a leading international research institution. Known for its strong academic traditions and global outlook, it offers a wide range of programs in sciences, social sciences, humanities, law, and medicine. The university is home to cutting-edge research centers and fosters innovation through interdisciplinary collaboration.
Established in 1575, Universiteit Leiden (Leiden University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Leiden (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), South Holland. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): The Hague. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Universiteit Leiden (LEI) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universiteit Leiden (LEI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 444 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.