The University of Amsterdam Machine Learning Scholarship is part of a collaborative initiative spearheaded by the Vascular Cell Biology team under Prof. Jaap van Buul and is associated with the Molecular and Material Design Technology Hub within the Faculty of Science. The University of Amsterdam Scholarship provides a monthly salary of €3,881, along with bonuses and allowances, health insurance, and networking opportunities aimed at supporting your spouse through diverse training programs.
In this article, we will outline the specifics of the University of Amsterdam Machine Learning Scholarship and detail the application procedure for interested candidates.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the University of Amsterdam Scholarship, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- You have a creative, curious, and driven nature;
- Have a recent master’s degree in artificial intelligence with a specialization in natural science or a master’s degree in science, such as pharmaceutical science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or physics, with a specialization in machine learning;
- Experience with geometric machine learning and/or molecular simulation is preferred.
- Experience with (bio-) molecular modeling is preferred;
- You have good programming skills.
- Must have excellent communication skills in oral and written English;
- Have strong initiative and good time management skills.
Advantages
- Monthly Compensation: Starting at €3,059 in the first year, increasing to €3,881 by the fourth year (Scale P, full-time 38 hours per week)
- Contract Length: Four years (initial 18-month agreement with potential for extension based on satisfactory performance)
- Holiday Incentive: 8%
- End-of-Year Bonus: 8.3%
- Paid Time Off: 232 vacation hours annually, in addition to paid parental and partner leave
- Pension Plan: Generous contributions to the ABP pension scheme
- Relocation Benefits: Assistance with daycare, education, insurance, and partner employment through the IDCN network
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for PhD courses, soft skills training, and Dutch language lessons
- Work Environment: Situated at Science Park Amsterdam in the Computational Chemistry Group, Van ‘t Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences (HIMS).
Application Process
To apply for the University of Amsterdam Machine Learning Scholarship, eligible and interested candidates should;
- CLICK HERE to access the program’s website.
- Submit an application for the University of Amsterdam PhD Scholarship in Machine Learning and Molecular Modelling of Drug Design by August 23, 2025.
- Candidates who are shortlisted will be invited for interviews in August and September 2025, with the project starting between September 2025 and February 2026.
- DEADLINE: August 23, 2025
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