Postdoctoral Position in Investigating Fibroblast: The Lab of Experimental Cardiology at KU Leuven is seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher to investigate the contributions of fibroblast-cardiomyocyte interactions to human cardiac pathophysiology using a living tissue slice model.
Postdoctoral Position in Investigating Fibroblast-Cardiomyocyte Interactions
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area
Cardiovascular Sciences
Location
Leuven, Belgium
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD in Biomedical, Bioengineering, Life Sciences, or equivalent.
- In-depth knowledge of cardiovascular systems and cell physiology.
- Flexible, independent, and collaborative with problem-solving skills.
- Interest in working with patient samples and large animal models.
- Good communication skills in English; a creative and technical mindset is a plus.
Job Description
The successful candidate will:
- Investigate cellular and molecular mechanisms that contribute to decreased heart function and arrhythmia.
- Utilize a living tissue slice experimental model to preserve cell interactions for physiological assessments.
- Conduct single cell RNA sequencing analysis on failing human hearts to identify candidate genes and pathways.
- Employ viral vectors and pharmacological tools for gain and loss of function studies.
- Evaluate interventions using optical signals, contractility, and molecular analyses.
Key methodologies include:
- Living cardiac tissue slices
- Live fluorescence imaging
- Confocal microscopy
- Immunostaining and immunoblotting
The position is initially funded for 2 years and offers excellent research facilities and opportunities for skill development.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply through the online application tool by sending their CV and cover letter. For more information, contact Prof. Eef Dries at eef.dries@kuleuven.be or Prof. Llewelyn Roderick at llewelyn.roderick@kuleuven.be.
Last Date for Apply
October 31, 2025, 23:59 CET.
