Doctoral fellow - Department of Translational Physiology, Infectiology and Public Health

Last application date Jun 30, 2023 10:30

Department DI04 - Department of Translational Physiology, Infectiology and Public Health

Contract Limited duration

Degree Master in veterinary medicine

Occupancy rate 100%

Vacancy type Research staff

Job description

We have one funded doctoral position (4 years) immediately available in the Laval lab.

Based on exciting recent data and using the pig as a model, this project aims to examine how peripheral viral infections may trigger a rapid neuroinflammatory response in the peripheral and central nervous system (PNS/CNS) with long-term consequences (e.g., neurodegeneration) in the brain. This project is part of a Geconcerteerde Onderzoek Actie (GOA) project awarded to the lab by Ghent University. During his/her PhD, the applicant will also be invited to submit applications for additional funding opportunities (e.g., FWO PhD fellowship). The Laval lab is located in a dynamic and multidisciplinary work environment at the faculty of veterinary medicine, campus Merelbeke that shares a collaborative and international culture. Working language is English.

Job profile

• Master in veterinary medicine.
• Interested to conduct scientific research in a virology lab.
• Interested in in vivo studies (e.g., viral inoculation in pigs, tissue collection and processing, neurosurgery) and laboratory work (e.g., cell and virology
  techniques, serology).
• Knowledge and interest in the pig sector.
• Previous experience in virology is a plus.
• You are motivated, quality-oriented and creative. You have organizational skills and are eager to emerge in new scientific disciplines.
• You are fluent in English communication and a team player.

How to apply

Please submit a CV, a cover letter describing research interests, and contact information of two references to Kathlyn.laval@ugent.be

The positions will remain open until a suitable candidate has been found.