Doctoral Scholarship Biomedical Sciences: The University of Antwerp is offering a full-time doctoral scholarship in the field of Biomedical Sciences. The research will focus on cell plasticity in glioblastoma, a highly aggressive brain tumor.
Doctoral Scholarship Holder in Biomedical Sciences
Designation:
- Doctoral Scholarship Holder
Research Area:
- Cell Plasticity in Glioblastoma
Location:
- Campus Drie Eiken, University of Antwerp
Eligibility/Qualification:
- You hold a Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Bioscience Engineering, Veterinary Sciences, Medicine, or an equivalent field by the start date.
- Demonstrated excellent study results.
- Teaching competences aligned with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
- Research qualities in line with the university’s research policies.
- Attention to quality, integrity, creativity, and cooperation.
- Experience with techniques such as cell culture, genome engineering, fluorescence microscopy, and bioinformatics is recommended.
Job Description:
- Actively working on the preparation of a PhD thesis on cell plasticity in glioblastoma.
- Conducting molecular dissection of patient-derived glioblastoma cells with varying aggressiveness.
- Studying their infiltrative capacity in cerebral organoids using cutting-edge microscopy technologies.
- Publishing scientific articles related to the research project.
- Performing limited teaching and research support tasks for the Laboratory of Cell Biology and Histology.
What We Offer:
- A doctoral scholarship for a period of two years, renewable for another two years following a positive evaluation.
- Planned start date: October 1st, 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.
- Monthly scholarship amount calculated according to the university’s pay scales for Contract Research Staff.
- Additional benefits include eco-cheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, bicycle allowance, or full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
- A dynamic and stimulating working environment at Campus Drie Eiken.
How to Apply:
- Apply through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform.
- Include the following attachments:
- Motivation letter
- Academic CV
- Application Deadline: August 12th, 2024, by midnight Brussels time.
- Selection committee reviews applications post-deadline, and you will be notified about the next steps if eligible.
Contact Information:
- For questions about the job, contact Prof. Winnok De Vos: winnok.devos@uantwerpen.be
- For application form queries, check the frequently asked questions or email jobs@uantwerpen.be.
Last Date to Apply:
- August 12th, 2024
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