Vacature 32/066-2e
Within the Biomedical Research Institute of Hasselt University, the following positions (m/f) are available for:
PhD-students (2x2 years)
Job description
With a staff of 80 researchers, clinicians and technicians, the Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED) of Hasselt University focuses on preclinical (in vitro, animal studies) and clinical projects gathered around three main research topics:
* Immunology: auto-immune disease mechanisms and markers.
(mandates MBW/2009/004, 005 and MBW/2008/021- HO)
* Neurobiology: neuroprotection and repair strategies in neurodegenerative, neuro-inflammatory and excitability disorders.
(mandates MBW/2009/006 and 007)
* Biosensors: genetic engineering of cellular surface receptors and downstream signal pathways; molecular design of new affinity molecules using nanobiotechnology tools. (mandates MBW/2009/008 and 009)
* Our skills include: immune and neural cell phenotypic and functional analysis, flow-cytometry and cell sorting, ELISA, routine molecular biology, phage display technology, proteomics, immunofluorescence / electron microscopy / confocal microscopy and related advanced microfluorimetric techniques, cellular and molecular physiology including patch-clamp on slices, MRI and animal models (e.g. EAE).
BIOMED also actively participates in EURON (www.euronschool. eu), a European Graduate School of Neuroscience that offers a coherent, multidisciplinary research training program for master and PhD students who bridge the gap between fundamental and applied neuroscience. BIOMED is also involved in various research networks at national and international levels (e.g. NEURONET, ELEXITE).
Research at BIOMED also means working in a young, motivated, multidisciplinary and international environment.
Diploma
To apply for a PhD position, the applicant should hold a master degree in life sciences (e.g. biomedical sciences, medical sciences, bioengineering, veterinary sciences, biochemistry, biology, biotechnology) . Laboratory research experience is a definitive plus (e.g. during the Master’s dissertation) .
* For positions related to Biosensors also candidates with a master degree in physics, chemistry and engineering can apply.
* Applicants should have excellent communication skills and a good knowledge of Dutch and/or English. Students in the final master year can also apply.
Further information
* Content job responsibilities:
* Immunologie
* mandate MBW/2009/004:
* prof. dr. Niels Hellings, +32 11 26 92 68, niels.hellings@ uhasselt. be
* prof. dr. Piet Stinissen, +32 11 26 92 04, piet.stinissen@ uhasselt. be
* mandate MBW/2009/005:
* prof. dr. Sven Hendrix, +32 11 26 85 05, sven.hendrix@ uhasselt. be
* mandate MBW/2008/021- HO:
* prof. dr. Veerle Somers, +32 11 26 92 02, veerle.somers@ uhasselt. be
* prof. dr. Piet Stinissen, +32 11 26 92 04, piet.stinissen@ uhasselt. be
* Neurobiologie
* mandate MBW/2009/006: prof. dr. Jean-Michel Rigo, +32 11 26 92 36, jeanmichel.rigo@ uhasselt. be
* mandate MBW/2009/007: prof. dr. Niels Hellings, +32 11 26 92 68, niels.hellings@ uhasselt. be
* Biosensoren
* mandate MBW/2009/008: prof. dr. Luc Michiels, +32 11 26 92 31, luc.michiels@ uhasselt. be
* mandate MBW/2009/009:
* prof. dr. Luc Michiels, +32 11 26 92 31, luc.michiels@ uhasselt. be
* prof. dr. Patrick Wagner, +32 11 26 88 95, patrick.wagner@ uhasselt. be
* Content terms of employment and selection procedure: Jef Vanvoorden, 011-26 80 80, jef.vanvoorden@ uhasselt. be
Application
Applicants must use the official application forms
* which are available at the Rectoraat of Hasselt University, Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan - building D, B-3590 Diepenbeek (Belgium), phone +32 - 11 - 26 80 03
* or which can be downloaded here pdf-file / Word format.
The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than Friday, April 17th 2009.
Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs@uhasselt. be.
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