Postdoctoral position in cell biology neurons in Brussels
Listed on 2026-03-03
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Biomedical Science, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Biology
Location: Town of Belgium
Organisation/Company Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) Research Field Biological sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Final date to receive applications 13 Apr 2026 - 08:00 (Europe/Brussels) Country Belgium Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Jul 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
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The team “Cell Biology of the neurons” is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher. The overarching goal of the project is to investigate how neuromodulation alters presynaptic exocytosis of synaptic vesicles (SVs) and dense‑core vesicles (DCVs). To achieve this, we will combine in vivo approaches in
C. elegans with advanced single‑molecule imaging techniques that we developed in our laboratory at the
C. elegans neuromuscular junction. Together, these complementary strategies will enable the molecular dissection of presynaptic modulatory mechanisms directly in vivo. The molecular candidates under investigation are guided by previous findings from our laboratory.
Candidates must have a PhD degree (obtained or expected) in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Neurobiology, Developmental Biology, Biophysics or related. The recruited postdoc will have a strong interest in cell biology and neurobiology. Experience in microscopy, cell biology and molecular biology techniques is a plus. Experience in working with
C. elegans is a plus, but not required.
Working language will be English.
The researcher joining our team will be affiliated with the ULB, located in the heart of Europe (Brussels, Belgium), the ULB neuroscience institute (UNI) is a department comprising of 24 research groups across campuses and 240 scientists with interests ranging from neurodevelopment to circuit neuroscience in
C. elegans, Zebrafish, Mouse and Human.
Candidates should submit their application, including a CV, motivation letter, publications and contacts for reference letters. Applications and inquiries should be addressed to Patrick Laurent ().
The Final date to receive applications: 15th April.
Suggested start date:
July 2026 or fall 2026.
Research Field Biological sciences Education Level PhD or equivalent
Research Field Neurosciences Education Level PhD or equivalent
Languages ENGLISH Level Good
Additional Information Work Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Université Libre de Bruxelles, ULB Neuroscience Institute (UNI) Country Belgium City Brussels Geofield
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