Doctoral scholarship holder in vivo MR Imaging in animal models of Huntington’s disease

Department: Department of Biomedical Sciences
Regime Full-time

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The Bio-Imaging Lab , Department of Biomedical Sciences in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical, and Veterinary Sciences is looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the field of in vivo MR Imaging in animal models of Huntington’s disease

Position

• You will work actively on the preparation and defense of a PhD thesis in the field of biomedical sciences, neurosciences, and imaging.
• You will publish scientific articles related to the research project.

Profile

• You hold a Master's degree in Neuroscience, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Bio(medical) Engineering, Pharmacology, (Medical) Physics, or related disciplines or you will have obtained it by the time you start the position.
• Foreign candidates are encouraged to apply.
• You can demonstrate excellent study results.
• Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision .
• Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies .
• You work independently, creatively, and efficiently with attention to quality and integrity.
• You are a strong team player with the ability to cooperate and succeed in a dynamic international environment.
• Enjoy a balance of bench work and data analysis.
• You have a FELASA B/C attest for animal research or are willing to obtain one.
• You are willing to apply for an external PhD fellowship (e.g. FWO).
• Hands-on training/experience with in vivo experimental neuroscience, neuroimaging, and/or familiarity with science-related coding platforms will be highly valued.
• You are fluent in English with excellent communicative skills considered as a plus.

What we offer

• We offer a four-year doctoral scholarship starting with a period of one year. Following a positive evaluation, the scholarship can be renewed yearly.
• The planned start date is April 2024 or soon after that date.
• A dynamic, multi-disciplinary, and international work environment with state-of-the-art research infrastructure.
• The four-year scholarship aims to provide students with multi-disciplinary training in conducting research at the interface of biomedical imaging, computational and experimental neuroscience including the use of rodents to advance our understanding of Huntington’s disease pathophysiology.
• Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts  for doctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
• You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
• You will do most of your work at Campus Drie Eiken in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here .

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including April 29th  2024 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments:
  • A motivation letter
  • Your academic CV
  • Two letters of reference
• The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. If you are still eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure.
• If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions  or send an email to [email protected] . If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Daniele Bertoglio, PI at the Bio-Imaging Lab, [email protected]  or Dr. Elisabeth Jonckers, core facility manager MICA-Bio-Imaging Lab, [email protected] .

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