Summary
The University of Antwerp is inviting applications for a full-time doctoral scholarship in the field of “Mapping genetic background-driven phenotypic variability in mouse models of IPO8 syndrome.” This position is a unique opportunity to contribute to preclinical research in connective tissue diseases.
Doctoral Scholarship Opportunity at the University of Antwerp, Belgium
Designation
Doctoral Scholarship Holder
Table
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Preclinical IPO8 research |
| Location | Antwerp, Belgium |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Master’s degree in (Bio)medical sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent |
| Job Description | Conduct research on genetic background variability in mouse models; prepare a PhD thesis; publish scientific articles; present research at conferences |
| How to Apply | Apply through the University of Antwerp’s online application platform |
| Last Date to Apply | June 25, 2026 |
Research Area
This scholarship focuses on investigating IPO8 syndrome, a rare connective tissue disorder. Research will include phenotyping arterial structures, characterizing craniofacial and spinal abnormalities, and using scRNA sequencing to explore molecular mechanisms influencing disease manifestations.
Location
Antwerp, Belgium
Eligibility/Qualification
- Master’s degree in (Bio)medical sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, or an equivalent field (to be completed by the starting date).
- Excellent academic performance.
- Research ambitions aligned with faculty standards.
- Strong communication skills and fluency in English.
Job Description
- Apply for a Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) PhD fellowship.
- Conduct research on preclinical IPO8 syndrome using Ipo8-/- mouse models.
- Publish high-quality scientific articles.
- Present work at national and international scientific workshops and conferences.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform by including the following documents:
- A motivation letter
- An academic CV detailing honors, grades, skills, prior mobility, and publications.
Last Date to Apply
All applications must be submitted by June 25, 2026.
For further inquiries, please contact:
- Aline Verstraeten: aline.verstraeten@uantwerpen.be
- Prof. Josephina Meester: josephina.meester@uantwerpen.be
