Postdoctoral Fellow at Ghent University: Ghent University is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join the inter-university VLIR-IBOF project titled ‘MINDFUL: MIcroglia directed NeuroDegeneration FUeled by Lipid metabolism.’ This project aims to explore the interactions between neural organoids and microglia in neurodegenerative diseases using advanced methodologies.
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area:
- Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Microglial Studies
- Organoid Technology
- Lipid Metabolism
Location:
Medical Research Building (MRB1) & Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials Lab, Ghent University Hospital, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium.
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Bioscience Engineering, Biophotonics, Bioinformatics, or an equivalent field.
- Strong interest in 3D stem cell culture, biomaterials, and microscopy.
- Experience with (iPSC) tissue culture and neurodegenerative diseases is advantageous.
- Basic bioinformatics skills or willingness to learn.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will:
- Establish iPSC-derived human brain organoid or neuron/glia/microglia-based 3D models.
- Develop novel analysis methods for studying neural-microglia interactions.
- Co-supervise a PhD student in the same project.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and contribute to obtaining external funding, such as FWO or MSCA fellowships.
Table: Job Details
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Contract Duration | 1 year (extendable to 2 years or more) |
| Starting Date | Earliest 01/10/2025 |
| Occupancy Rate | 100% |
| Type of Vacancy | Research Staff |
How to Apply:
Submit applications including:
- CV (with a list of publications)
- Motivation letter (max. 1 page)
- Email addresses of two potential referees
Applications should be sent electronically to both Prof. Ruslan Dmitriev (ruslan.dmitriev@ugent.be) and Prof. Sarah Vergult (sarah.vergult@ugent.be).
Last Date to Apply:
31-August-2025
Join us at Ghent University for an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful research in neurodegenerative diseases!
