PhD Position in Neutrophil Biology: The Leuven Diabetes Lab at KU Leuven is offering a PhD position focused on investigating the role of neutrophils in the development of autoimmune type 1 diabetes. The research will utilize advanced bioinformatics and wet lab techniques to explore immunopathogenesis and improve outcomes for individuals with diabetes.
PhD Position in Neutrophil Biology in Diabetes
Designation
PhD Candidate
Research Area
Neutrophil Biology in Type 1 Diabetes
Location
Leuven, Belgium
Eligibility/Qualification
- Master’s degree in bioinformatics, data science, biomedicine, bioengineering, biotechnology, or related fields.
- Programming experience in Python and/or R.
- Excellent communication skills, fluent in English.
- Proactive, rigorous, solution-oriented, and a critical thinker.
- Collaborative mindset with enthusiasm for interdisciplinary environments.
Bonus (not required):
- Experience in single-cell and spatial omics data analysis.
- Experience with highly multiplexed flow cytometry.
- Background in immunology.
Job Description
The candidate will investigate the role of neutrophils in type 1 diabetes through:
- Analyzing whole blood and sorted cells.
- Utilizing single-cell transcriptomics and spatial transcriptomics/proteomics datasets.
- Collaborating with core facilities like VIB Single Cell Core and KU Leuven LISCO.
- Integrating findings from both circulation and pancreas tissue to assess neutrophils as effector, predictive, and therapeutic targets.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply via the online application tool of KU Leuven. For more information or queries, please contact Dr. Conny Gysemans at conny.gysemans@kuleuven.be or Prof. Dr. Chantal Mathieu at chantal.mathieu@uzleuven.be.
Last Date to Apply
Applications are accepted until November 30, 2025, at 23:59 CET.
