POSTDOCTORAL POSITION TO DEVELOP ORGAN SPECIFIC VASCULAR SPHEROIDS

11 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

KU Leuven

Research Field

Medical sciences » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Belgium

Application Deadline

3 Jun 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38 hours/week

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

BAP-2024-261

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

• You will make spheroids using different cell sources and use immunohistochemistry and imaging to assess vascular network characteristics in the spheroids.
• You will use siRNA and possible viral vectors to tritrate expression of adhesion proteins to study the effect of adhesion in the vascular structures that are formed.
• You will be responsible for administration and execution of the project. Strong molecular biology and cell culture skills are beneficial. A background in tissue engineering and/or biomechanics is an asset but you can also learn this within the group.
• You will be expected to present the work at conferences, lab meeting, and departmental meetings.
• You will meet monthly with Prof. Declercq and other project members to keep everyone informed of your progress.

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Additional Information
Benefits

Funding is available for 3 years (appointed for 1 year, and extended contigent on satisfactory progress). You will also be expected to apply for fellowships during the first year.

Eligibility criteria

• The candidate must have a PhD in a relevant discipline (Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical engineering).
• Candidates must have experience in cell culture. Experience in spheroids or tissue engineering is a benefit. 
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in research.
• A good publication record, with at least one paper in a good journal.
• The candidate must be a highly motivated, enthusiastic and efficient researcher.

Selection process

For more information please contact Prof. Elizabeth Jones, mail: [email protected] . Applications should be submitted through HR and include a CV and a list of references' contact information relevant to your research or training.

You can apply for this job no later than 03/06/2024 via the online application tool

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

KU Leuven

Country

Belgium

State/Province

Vlaams Brabant

City

Leuven

Postal Code

3000

Street

Leuven

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://easyapply.jobs/r/pkgSyHp21TdOtp2hLkdd

Contact

State/Province

Leuven

City

Vlaams Brabant

Street

Leuven

Postal Code

3000

STATUS: EXPIRED