ERC-Funded Postdoctoral Position: The Vandenbroucke Lab at the VIB-UGent Center for Inflammation Research is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join their team. This position is funded by an ERC project focused on revolutionizing therapeutic delivery into the brain via the blood-CSF barrier using nanobodies.
ERC-Funded Postdoctoral Position Focusing on Nanobody Development for Therapeutic Brain Delivery
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Table:
| Research Area | Location | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| CNS disorders, Drug delivery, Nanobody development | Ghent, Belgium | Roos Vandenbroucke Lab |
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. in Molecular Biology or related fields.
- Demonstrated expertise in:
- In vitro and/or in vivo phage display.
- Cloning, engineering, expression, purification, and characterization of VHHs.
- Strong drive for innovation and motivation.
- Critical thinking abilities.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Collaborative mindset.
- Capacity to independently plan and execute research with precision.
- A keen interest in nanobodies, drug delivery, and/or brain barriers is essential, accompanied by hands-on experience in molecular biology and/or biochemistry techniques.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will:
- Be an integral member of a subteam, working closely with an experienced lab technician, two dedicated Ph.D. students, and two postdoctoral researchers.
- Focus on in vitro screening methods, including the use of organoids.
- Optimize and validate existing nanobody candidates.
- Discover novel VHHs capable of crossing the blood-CSF barrier and delivering therapeutic cargoes to the brain.
- Employ cutting-edge approaches including state-of-the-art imaging techniques, pluripotent stem cell models, in vivo mouse models of neurological disorders, drug (brain) delivery and nanobody development.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply through the VIB online application tool with the following documents in English:
- A 1-page summary of your motivation for the position, your research experiences, and future goals.
- A detailed CV including a publication list.
- Contact information of 2-3 references.
Starting Date: As soon as possible.
Last Date to Apply: The position remains open until a suitable candidate is found.
