Postdoc position on the development of molecular biosensors for high-content imaging

The Lab for Nanobiology at KU Leuven specializes in the development of molecular tools, instruments, and software to study complex biological questions. We offer an interdisciplinary environment encompassing expertise in (bio)chemistry, engineering, optics, and data analysis. We are equipped with or have access to state-of-the art facilities for biochemistry, optical imaging, cell-culturing, and high-performance computation. As part of this project, you would be joining our dynamic team with a focus on the engineering of 'smart' molecular tools for in vivo imaging.

Responsibilities

During this project, you will apply protein engineering to develop new biosensors against key cellular targets, evaluate their performance using fluorescence microscopy on living systems, and showcase their use to answer biological questions. You will apply and master a broad range of techniques, including biochemical lab work (sensor engineering), spectroscopic measurements and characterization, fluorescence microscopy imaging, and computational data analysis.

Profile

You possess a PhD degree in a scientific discipline such as (bio)chemistry, biology, physics, or in another field where you can reasonably be expected to realize this research. You are fascinated by the development of molecular tools and more generally methodology to study complex biological systems.

Offer

We offer a full time position as a postdoctoral research in our team, including mentoring and opportunities to grow towards a more senior role. The starting date of this position can be established in mutual agreement.

Interested?

For more information please contact Prof. dr. Peter Dedecker, mail: peter.dedecker@kuleuven.be or Mr. Vincent Van Deuren, mail: vincent.vandeuren@kuleuven.be.

KU Leuven strives for an inclusive, respectful and socially safe environment. We embrace diversity among individuals and groups as an asset. Open dialogue and differences in perspective are essential for an ambitious research and educational environment. In our commitment to equal opportunity, we recognize the consequences of historical inequalities. We do not accept any form of discrimination based on, but not limited to, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, ethnic or national background, skin colour, religious and philosophical diversity, neurodivergence, employment disability, health, or socioeconomic status. For questions about accessibility or support offered, we are happy to assist you at this email address.