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PhD Student Position:

Fluorescent Biosensors in Neurodegenerative Diseases:

  • Employer
  • VIB
  • Location
  • Brussels
  • Closing date
  • 2 May 2024
  • Discipline
Life Science
Job Type
PhD Position
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Full time
Duration
Permanent
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Job Details:


  • The Messens lab is recognized as a world leader in the redox field, and the lab provides an outstanding position in protein biochemistry in a highly dynamic and teamoriented research group. In this stateoftheart research setting, you address crucial fundamental questions concerning
    subcellular dynamics and metabolite communication in neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS. This exciting opportunity involves research at the intersection of protein biochemistry, cell biology, microfluidics, and optics as part of a consortium formed between the Messens lab and specialized labs at the VUB focusing on the design of microfluidic devices with advanced laser optics.

Responsibilities:


  • Design and optimize fluorescent proteinbased biosensors for the detection of metabolites such as hydrogen peroxide and employ them in human cells using confocal microscopy
  • Design and optimize fluorescencebased protein aggregation techniques
  • Closely collaborate with other teams in the consortium to advance research objectives and contributions to scientific publications
  • Present research findings at conferences and seminars

Qualifications:


  • Master's or Bioengineering degree (or equivalent) in Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology
  • Strong background in protein biochemistry
  • Excellent communication in English and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
We offer

  • Competitive stipend and benefits package
  • Access to cuttingedge research facilities and resources
  • Opportunities for professional development and networking
  • Initial oneonone supervision by a more senior scientist
  • Attendance of national and international conferences
  • Collaborative and supportive research environment

Application Deadline: 1 May 2024

Starting date:
Flexible, preferably immediate

Join us in making groundbreaking discoveries and shaping the future of scientific research We look forward to welcoming you to our team at the VIB-VUB Center for Structural Biology


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  • 905 BE
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