Doctoral fellow

Job description

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15.000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities.

With its 11 faculties and more than 85 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.

For the (faculty/department/research group) we are looking for a m/f/x

Doctoral fellow

YOUR JOB

The Gut-Liver ImmunoPharmacology Unit, in collaboration with the Hepatology Research Unit, is seeking a highly motivated PhD student for an innovative translational research project focused on liver diseases. In this project, you will play a crucial role in further unraveling the pathogenesis of chronic liver disease.

What You Will Do:

• Investigate the mechanisms underlying chronic liver diseases using human samples, animal models, and in vitro assays.
• Utilize a variety of techniques, including but not limited to:

o          qRT-PCR

o          ELISA

o          Western blot

o          Luminex

o          Flow cytometry and FACS

o          (Single cell) RNA-seq

Job profile

• You hold a Master’s degree in Medicine, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or Veterinary Sciences.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English.
• A driven and curious PhD student with a strong interest in immunology, hepatology and pharmacology.
• Experience with relevant techniques is a plus, but motivation and eagerness to learn are equally important.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer a full-time position as a doctoral fellow, consisting of an initial period of 12 months, which - after a positive evaluation, will be extended to a total maximum of 48 months.
• The opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research that can impact the treatment of liver diseases.
• A stimulating and supportive research environment with access to modern facilities.
• Your contract will start on 01/01/2025 at the earliest. (Flexible based on candidate availability: January 1 for those already graduated; September 1 for final-year master's students.)
• The fellowship amount is 100% of the net salary of an AAP member in equal family circumstances. The individual fellowship amount is determined by the Department of Personnel and Organization based on family status and seniority. A grant that meets the conditions and criteria of the regulations for doctoral fellowships is considered free of personal income tax. Click here for more information about our salary scales
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits.

How to apply

Send your CV, copy of your diploma (if already in your possession) and a motivation letter to lindsey.devisscher@ugent.be.

We do not accept late applications.

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Lindsey Devisscher (lindsey.devisscher@UGent.be, +32(0)9/3325665)