ERC-funded PhD Position: Join our multidisciplinary and international team to perform ground-breaking research aimed at understanding how cells control gene activity and protein expression. This ERC-funded PhD position offers a unique opportunity to study transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulation using state-of-the-art techniques and collaborate with leading experts in the field.
ERC-funded PhD Position in Molecular Genetics: Unravelling the Eukaryotic Post-Transcriptional Regulatory Code
Summary Table:
| Title | ERC-funded PhD Position in Molecular Genetics |
|---|---|
| Designation | PhD Student |
| Research Area | Molecular Genetics, Regulatory Genomics |
| Location | Leuven, Belgium |
| Eligibility/Qualification | MSc in Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemistry, Bio-engineering or equivalent. English proficiency required. |
| Job Description | Study transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulation in eukaryotic cells using various molecular biology techniques and collaborate with international teams. |
| How to Apply | Submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information of at least 2 references online. |
| Last Date for Apply | Preferred starting date is July 1st, 2024; applications open until the position is filled. |
Designation:
PhD Student
Research Area:
Molecular Genetics, Regulatory Genomics
Location:
Leuven, Belgium
Eligibility/Qualification:
- MSc degree in Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemistry, Bio-engineering, or equivalent.
- Excellent academic record preferred.
- Basic laboratory experience in molecular biology and microbiology.
- Fluent in English (both written and oral communication).
- Enthusiastic team player, open and respectful to diverse cultures and opinions.
- Accurate and critical of your work.
- Expected to write a doctoral thesis after 4 years.
Desirable but not required:
- Experience with yeast molecular biology (PCR, transformation, large-scale assays).
- Knowledge of statistics packages and/or data analysis using R.
Job Description:
As a PhD student, you will:
- Study transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulation in eukaryotic cells.
- Use Saccharomyces cerevisiae and other eukaryotic fungal species as model systems.
- Perform innovative assays to probe cells across all layers of gene regulation.
- Conduct experiments and analyses, including basic microbiology, transformation, high-throughput phenotyping, DNA and RNA sequencing, and synthetic biology approaches.
- Collaborate with international teams from the Karolinska Institute and the Technical University of Munich.
- Contribute to building a model of the regulatory code and perform experimental validation for biotechnological applications.
How to Apply:
Motivated candidates are asked to apply online via the online application procedure. A complete application file (in English) should contain the following documents:
- Cover/motivation letter stating career goals, experience, and how these relate to the current position.
- CV including a detailed description of your study trajectory, grades, and positioning.
- Contact information of at least 2 references.
Last Date for Apply:
Preferred starting date is July 1st, 2024, but if needed, the starting date can be delayed by a few months. Applications will remain open until the position is filled.
