PhD position- Translational neuroimmunology of Parkinsons disease
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Job Summary
Project
- Profile circulating immune cells in PD and prodromal cohorts and link them to clinical readouts and α-synuclein reactivity.
- Use cutting-edge single-cell and immune-profiling approaches linked to clinical phenotyping to discover early biomarkers and patient-stratification tools.
- Work side-by-side with neurologists on patient inclusion and sample workflows with access to VIB core facilities and data-science support.
About us
Our lab studies how peripheral immunity shapes brain health and neurodegeneration with a strong track record in myeloid biology immune trafficking and α-synuclein pathology. The clinical team at UZA brings deep expertise in movement disorders and longitudinal cohort management. Together we offer a highly collaborative translational environment embedded in VIB and the University of Antwerp
Position
- Drive a clinical-translational PhD: cohort coordination (with clinical team) sample processing immune profiling and data interpretation.
- Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
- Contribute to limited teaching/service tasks and to open reproducible science practices.
- During the doctoral scholarship you will be asked to submit and defend an innovative project at the FWO () to obtain a personal fellowship. Please do check eligibility criteria prior to applying for this position.
Profile
- Medical degree or MSc in biomedical sciences medicine bioengineering or related field with excellent study results.
- Strong interest in immunology and neurodegeneration
- Experience with human samples and/or immunophenotyping tools (e.g. flow cytometry) is advantageous; candidates without prior experience should be motivated to learn.
- Comfortable working at the cliniclab interface; excellent writing and communication in English (Dutch is an asset for patient-facing coordination).
- Motivated to work within an international project in Europe including possible travelling.
- Proactive rigorous solution-oriented and a critical thinker.
- Attention to quality integrity creativity and cooperation.
- Teaching competences that are in line with the University of Antwerps educational vision/VIB
- Research qualities that are in line with the faculty and university research policies/VIB
What We Offer
- A doctoral scholarship for a period of 1 year to start with. Following a positive evaluation the scholarship will be renewed.
- The applicant will be expected to actively seek independent funding and will be fully assisted in applying for personal fellowships such as FWO
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and training in advanced techniques.
- Opportunities for career development networking and mentorship.
- Support for presenting at international conferences and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
- A competitive stipend and benefits package in line with VIB guidelines.
- Start date: as soon as possible
How to apply
Submit your application through the VIB online application tool and be sure to include:
- A cover letter detailing your research interests experience and motivation to join the team
- A curriculum vitae including a list of publications.
- Contact information for two references.
Key Skills
- Photography
- Color Correction
- Shot List
- Adobe Photoshop
- Photo Shoots
- Youtube
- Camera Movement
- Cinematography
- Audio Equipment
- B-roll
- Camera Operation
- Final Cut Pro
- Digital Media
- Video production
- Web Series
