Take the next step in your career by joining the Postdoctoral Position in Chemical Modification of Starch at Maastricht University for the academic year 2025-2026.

Eligibility requirements vary by programme at Maastricht University, but applicants are generally required to hold a relevant prior academic qualification (such as a bachelor’s or master’s degree), meet the specific subject prerequisites, and demonstrate proficiency in English.

Maastricht University is a young, international, and research-driven public university located in the Netherlands, known for its innovative education model and strong global outlook. Founded in 1976, the university is best known for its Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach, which emphasizes small-group learning, critical thinking, and active student participation. Maastricht University excels in fields such as health sciences, medicine, business and economics, law, data science, and sustainability.

Application Deadline: December 31, 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organisation: Maastricht University
• Department: Institute of Medicine – School of Public Health and Community Medicine
• Course Level: Postdoctoral Research
• Award: Salary-based position
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: NA
• Nationality: Open to all nationalities
• The Award Can Be Taken In: Netherlands

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All countries
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The postdoctoral position is awarded in Migration, Medicine, and Health, or closely related fields such as social anthropology, global health, public health, or social medicine.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Hold a doctoral degree in migration and health, social anthropology, or another relevant discipline

• The PhD must be completed no more than three years before the application deadline (extensions allowed for special circumstances such as parental leave, illness, clinical service, or relevant professional assignments)

• Demonstrated strong proficiency in spoken and written Swedish and English

• Experience in ethnographic research, qualitative methods, and fieldwork is highly desirable

• Research experience related to postmigration, healthcare systems, or migration policy in Sweden is considered a merit

• Ability to work independently, collaborate across disciplines, and communicate research findings effectively.

Benefits

• Full-time, fixed-term postdoctoral employment for 24 months

• Competitive salary set individually according to the University of Gothenburg standards

• Opportunity to work in a world-class interdisciplinary research environment

• Access to strong research infrastructure, seminars, conferences, and teaching experience

• Support for international researchers and their families through university welcome services

How to Apply

To apply, submit:

• Cover letter including your motivation, your relevant experience (referring to the “description of the candidate”, above)
• CV
• Names and contact data of two people who could provide a reference
• Diplomas/degrees including a grade transcript of previous education.

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