PhD Student position in Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology
Listed on 2026-08-02
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Research/Development
Research Scientist
Organisation/Company Université catholique de Louvain Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Biological sciences » Other Neurosciences » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Final date to receive applications 20 Aug 2026 - 21:59 (UTC) Country Belgium Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time 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?
No
The mammalian cerebral cortex plays key roles in cognition, sensory and motor functions, and the control of our emotions. The proper execution of these tasks depends on a long process of embryonic and postnatal development which relies on the production by neural stem cells of the appropriate number of neurons with proper identities that migrate to their specific location and make connections with each other.
Defective signaling pathways during development are the cause for many human brain disorders. The goal of our studies is to better define the mechanisms involved in neural cell proliferation, migration and differentiation in order to gain a better understanding in brain formation and develop effective strategies to treat a wide range of devastating brain diseases.
We are using an interdisciplinary approach including, but not restricted to: protein interaction studies, alteration of signaling pathwaysin vivo, cell culture (cell lines and primary cultures), luciferase assay, histology, organotypic tissue culture assay, RT-qPCR, profiling of translating mRNAs.
The candidate should have a Master’s degree in a relevant field. Knowledge in molecular and cellular biology is required. Experience in the field of neurodevelopment is an asset but is not mandatory. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively either in English or in French.
The starting date is
January 1st 2027
. Salary is determined according to standard Belgian regulations.
The provision of funding is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to secure a 4-years FRIA fellowship from the Belgian FNRS organization.This is organized as a 10-min
in person
presentation followed by a 10-min defense of the project in front of a jury, and taking place in October-November
in Brussels
.
Contact:
YVES JOSSIN, PhD
Laboratory of Mammalian Development and Cell Biology Institute of Neuroscience
University of Louvain Medical School Brussels, Belgium
e-mail :
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