Postdoc: Exposomic and Genomic Determinants of The

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Utrecht, Utrecht, Nederland Universiteit Utrecht Voltijd
COPD is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Although COPD generally manifests at older age, events early in life may significantly contribute to the disease.

It been estimated that half of COPD cases can be attributed to low lung growth leading to a low maximum level of lung function attained in early adulthood ("the plateau").

Improved knowledge on the factors that determine the lung function plateau can therefore contribute to future prevention of COPD.

Wat ga je doen?:


We are offering an exciting post-doctoral position for a project funded by the Lung Foundation Netherlands that aims to reveal exposomic and genomic factors that determine the lung function plateau in early adulthood.


The research will be performed within the PIAMA study, a large ongoing population-based birth cohort study with prenatal inclusion in 1996/96.

In PIAMA, we study the environmental, genetic and lifestyle determinants of health and disease during childhood, adolescence and young adulthood.


Wat breng je mee?:

  • Experience in statistical analyses with SAS or R.
  • Experiences with longitudinal cohort studies.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills (written and spoken)
  • A strong motivation to work in a multidisciplinary international research team

Wat bieden wij?:

This is an appointment of 1.0 FTE for 1.5 years.

The minimum gross salary is €3,226, and the maximum gross salary is €5,090 (scale 10 of the Collective Labor Agreement of Dutch Universities) per month at full-time employment.

Besides that, you will receive a holiday allowance of 8 % and a year-end bonus of 8.3 %.


In addition, Utrecht University offers excellent secondary conditions, including an attractive retirement scheme, (partly paid) parental leave, and flexible employment conditions (multiple-choice model).

More information about working at Utrecht University can be found here.


Furthermore, we offer an exciting opportunity to contribute to an ambitious and international research program with highly motivated colleagues and to conduct your research project at a renowned research university.

You will receive training opportunities, personal supervision, and career guidance, which will provide an excellent start to an academic career.


Over ons:

A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists to execute their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University, the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major societal themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Sustainability. Sharing science, shaping tomorrow.


The Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences (IRAS) is an interfaculty research institute within the Faculties of Veterinary Medicine and Medicine.

Our mission is to provide education and research on the human and environmental health risks of exposure to potentially harmful agents in the environment where research takes place within the domains Toxicology, Environmental Epidemiology and Veterinary Public Health.


Meer informatie:

Job interviews are planned to take place on June 18, 2024.

Sollicitatie:

As Utrecht University, we want to be a home for everyone.

We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age.

We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.


To apply, please send your curriculum vitae, including a letter of motivation and names and full contact details of two academic referees.



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