Belgium: Predoctoral Researcher in Molecular Genetics

The University of Antwerp is an international
university. Foreign students from all over the world make up 12% of the total
student population. Around 100 foreign researchers work as part of UA-research
teams. The UA participates in most European educational programmes and has
established partnerships with universities around the world. The doctoral study
programme (DSP) is one of the opportunities that is offered by the University of
Antwerp to its PhD students.
The VIB Department of Molecular Genetics is
looking for a Predoctoral Researcher

Job description:
The candidate will work on the
following research topic:
Some forms of motor disorders of the peripheral
nervous system result in severe atrophy and wasting of distal limb muscles. We
identified hotspot mutations in the small heat shock 22kDa protein 8 (HSPB8,
HSP22) in several families with distal hereditary motor neuropathy. The project
aims to genetically engineer knock-in mice to dissect the HSP22 gene function
and to study the neurodegeneration. The project involves the use of molecular
and cell biology tools, microscopy techniques and mouse modeling. It will allow
the candidate to obtain a PhD degree within a unique multidisciplinary
environment.

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Profile:

• The candidate should be holder of a university degree in Biochemistry,
  Biotechnology, Bio-engineering (Cell and Gene Technology), Biology or Biomedical
  Sciences.
• He/she obtained this degree minimally with distinction.
• The candidate uses the English language fluently and has ambition to
  contribute to a competitive research field as part of a PhD thesis project.
• Previous experience in molecular and cellular biology through a Master
  thesis, and a FELASA degree is an advantage.
• The candidate has only been active as holder of a scholarship (0 years of
  service).
• Necessary skills: highly motivated to perform scientific research, able to
  work independently in team-oriented projects, good sense for team spirit,
  responsibility and accuracy, well-organized and flexible, mobile and willing to
  work with animals.

Contact:
Prof. Dr. Vincent Timmerman, PhD
VIB – Department of Molecular
Genetics
Peripheral Neuropathy Group
University of Antwerp –
CDE
Parking P4, Building V, Room 1.30
Universiteitsplein 1
BE-2610
Antwerpen
Belgium

Tel: +32 3 265 10 24
Tel: +32 3 265 10 02 (Secretary VIB8: Mrs. Gisèle
Smeyers)
Fax: +32 3 265 10 12
E-mail: Vincent.Timmerman@ua.ac.be

For more information, please visit the official announcement.

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