Explore the Frontiers of Computational Science

The origin of life remains one of the greatest mysteries in science. While many theories have been proposed, no single explanation has yet gained universal agreement. That’s where the PRELIFE consortium comes in, a new large Dutch research project. PRELIFE unites experts across a wide range of disciplines from astronomy, biology, chemistry, computer science, earth and planetary sciences, education, mathematics, to physics. Together we will explore two fundamental questions: How did life emerge on Earth, and how common are the conditions elsewhere in the universe? 

Are you passionate about using advanced machine learning techniques to solve real-world problems in financial trading? Do you enjoy working with high-frequency data and building robust, data-driven models that impact decision-making in real-time markets? We invite applications for a Joint-PhD position at the University of Amsterdam, in collaboration with quantitative trading firm Deep Blue Capital. This PhD project will be carried out under joint supervision from academia and industry, with affiliations at both the Korteweg-de Vries Institute for Mathematics (KdVI) and the Informatics Institute (IvI), as well as Deep Blue Capital. This unique setting gives you the opportunity to combine rigorous academic research with real-world applications in quantitative finance, particularly statistical arbitrage.

We are inviting applications for a post-doctoral research position focused on understanding how the microbiome influences early childhood health. This project explores the complex interplay of microbiome, culture, socioeconomics, behaviour, and environment during the first 1000 days of life—and how these factors impact the risk of obesity and dental caries in vulnerable populations. By uncovering these mechanisms, we aim to reduce health disparities from an early age.